motv8tr Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 I'm looking for climbing gaffs and stirups specificlly, I tried searching on google and canada411 but all I found were places in the states. I figured there'd be a place in the Lindsay/Peterborough area but couldn't find one online. Can anyone here help me? Thanks Maureen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fisherman Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Maybe call a couple of the tree cutters, they will know of a supplier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuNnYoOzE Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 couple bungee cords and a pair of soccer cleats and your set! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin joe Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Maureen what type of tree's are you talking about? I have a couple of sets of pole climbers and I could send you one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motv8tr Posted May 1, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 I'm not sure Joe, they're actually for a friend of mine, since blowing out my knee a few years ago, my climbing days are over....I think he has a tree out back he wants to trim, and figured he might need them later on down the road...lol Maureen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dada2727 Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 I would suggest that if your friend doesn't know how to use them, then don't use them. I am an arbourist and have seen many people think they can climb and end up with a gaff in their ankle and a trip to the hospital. You need a proper saddle and 2 lanyards minimum, but like I said, I would strongly advise against using them unless you know what your doing. All it takes is one kickout and you could do a lot of damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokin joe Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 (edited) I have a set of short spiked ones that will work on the smaller barked trees but not on the big oaks that you are welcomed to if they'll help. Just let me know and send me a PM as to where to send them Just let them know they're not good for thick barked tree's. Edited May 1, 2009 by smokin joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Best Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Hey Mo......Buddy of mine owns "Shepard Power line clearing and maintainance'and he used to sell that stuff for tree toads....He's over near Pefferlaw on Wiers road ,if I remeber correctly.....Hope this helps......Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigugli Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 I would suggest that if your friend doesn't know how to use them, then don't use them. I am an arbourist and have seen many people think they can climb and end up with a gaff in their ankle and a trip to the hospital. You need a proper saddle and 2 lanyards minimum, but like I said, I would strongly advise against using them unless you know what your doing. All it takes is one kickout and you could do a lot of damage. I gotta agree. The climb takes practice. Further, cutting while up there requires knowledge as well. I've been knocked right out of a tree when a limb swung back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BITEME Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Call your local hydro and find out were their guys get their gear there is a place in Mississauga near where I work I will get the name on the way home and let you know they have it all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cast-Away Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Maureen, any place that specializes in selling chainsaws should have this gear as well. Try a Stihl dealer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnF Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 Maureen, any place that specializes in selling chainsaws should have this gear as well. Try a Stihl dealer. Think I saw them in TSC. Or a co-op might have 'em. JF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wallyboss Posted May 1, 2009 Report Share Posted May 1, 2009 (edited) Those things can be deadly to an untrained climber especially with a saw in his hands. I wouldn't want to spur out with a running chainsaw in my hands. Tell him to rent a ladder and make sure sure he has a harness. I spurred out before the laws of Fall Arresting Devices and i fell 15 feet before one of my spurs kicked back in. My groin muscle was sore for a month. Good thing I had the belt around the pole and not free climbing. Edited May 1, 2009 by wallyboss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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