Deluxe Spur Climbing Kit

Saddle Sizing

• Small: 28-32”
• Medium: 32-36”
• Large: 36-40”
• XL: 40-44”

Your kit will contain:

• Buckingham Deluxe Master Saddle
• Klein Spurs
• Steel Cushion Wrap Pads
• 1 Pair Lower Straps
• Gaff Guards
• 5/8” x 12’ Yale Maxi-Flip Steel-core Flipline
• Petzl Macrograb Flipline Adjuster
• Petzl “William” Positive Locking Carabiner
• Large Canvas Gear Bag
• Tree Climber's Companion, 2nd Ed.

More Information

• Deluxe Master Saddle features individual, padded leg loops and multiple attachment points for a wide variety of climbing possibilities and high mobility
• Deluxe Master Saddle is highly-padded and Drilex lined to wick sweat away while working
• Quick-connect buckles reduce the time needed to gear up
• Klein spurs are adjustable in height
• Klein tools is world-famous as a manufacturer of top-quality tools
• Klein spurs feature replaceable 2 3/4” tree gaffs (1 3/4” pole gaffs available on request)
• Steel Cushion Wrap Pads have thick padding and over 100 square inches of velcro for secure closure
• Steel insert in the pads holds the shape of the pad and protects the leg
• Cinch strap ensures a custom fit
• 5/8” x 12’ flipline is easy to grip and long enough to work well on the most commonly encountered trees
• Yale Max-Flip fliplines are the highest quality steel-core fliplines available
• Maxi-Flip fliplines feature a superior, spliced eye in the cable which lasts longer than the crimped eyes used by other flipline manufacturers
• The included Tree Climber's Companion is richly illustrated and explains tree terms, knots, and safe climbing practices

Resources:

• WesSpur Spur Climbing Article - Basic information on spur climbing
• Basic Training for Tree Climbers DVD - This DVD series contains training information for spur climbing
• The Tree Climber's Companion, 2nd Ed. - This book (included in the kit) provides training information for spur climbing
• Petzl Macrograb Manual -PDF
• Buckingham Saddle Standards and Safety Information -pdf
• Steel Cushion Wrap Manual & INstructions -PDF
  (PDFs open in new windows, and require Adobe Acrobat reader, available here.)

Safety and Technical Information

• Klein Spurs are rated for use for person weighing up to 300 lbs. when fully equipped
• Klein products meet or exceed all relevant OSHA, ANSI, and ASTM specifications
• The Buckingham Deluxe Master is intended for work positioning and not intended for use as a fall-arrest harness without the addition of an add-on fall arrest harness
• An add-on fall arrest harness is available at the bottom of the Buckingham Deluxe Saddles page
• The steel-core lanyard included should never be used near power lines
• The Petzl carabiner included is positive-locking and has a breaking strength of 5,400 lbs (24kN)
• Regular inspection of all equipment should be performed by a trained professional
• Adherence to the ANSI Z133.1 2006 safety requirements for Arboricultural Operations is highly recommended.

Additional Recommendations:

• Climbing Helmet - Necessary for any work performed above ground level
• Kevlar Chainsaw Chaps - Highly recommended any time a chain saw is in use

Customers who bought this also bought:

• Climbing Line Upgrade - Adds a second point of connection to the tree and increases climbing options
• Second Flipline Kit - Recommended for bypassing branches and as a second tie-in while cutting
• Non-Steel Core Flipline A lighter, less expensive option for a second flipline
• Vertex Climbing Helmet - Necessary to safely work at heights

You may also consider:

• Ultra-Light Spur Climbing Kit - All the lightest-weight spur climbing equipment we could find in one price-saving package
• Deluxe Rope Climbing Kit - The Deluxe Rope Climbing Starter Kit contains the equipment needed to climb a tree without the use of spurs; a better choice for trees that will remain in place