Ultra-Light Spur Climbing Kit
New version in 2012!

Saddle Sizing

• SM 28”-32”
• MD 32”-36”
• LG 36”-40”
• XL 40”-44”

Your kit will contain:

• ErgoLite Spartan Saddle (SAD140)
• 1 Pair Climb Right Aluminum Tree Spurs (SPU402)
• 1 Pair Climb Right Ultralight Spur Pads (SPU734)
• 1 Pair Universal Lower Straps (SPU717)
• 1 Pair Gaff Guards (SPU901)
• 1/2” x 12’ Maxi-Flip Sport Flipline (FLI140)
• SMC Grip Flipline Adjuster (ASC157)
• Pirate Autolocking Carabiner (CAR134)
• Tree Climber’s Companion (BOO101)
• Medium Ergovation Haul Bag (BAG229)

More Information

• Aluminum spurs are lightweight and strong
• Spurs feature replaceable 2 3/4” tree gaffs (1 3/4” pole gaffs available on request)
• Ultralight pads are lightweight and built for comfort
• 1/2” x 12’ flipline is lighter to work with, but still works 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
• Rock Exotica Pirate carabiners are precision manufactured, and have smooth action. 6,075 lb (27kN) rating.
• 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
• Buckingham Spur Sizing, Instructions & Information -PDF
• Petzl Micrograb Manual -PDF ( open in new windows, and require Adobe Acrobat reader, available here.)

Safety and Technical Information

• Spurs are rated for use for person weighing up to 350 lb. when fully equipped
• Climb Right products meet or exceed all relevant OSHA, ANSI, and ASTM specifications
• The saddle is intended for work positioning and not intended for use as a fall-arrest harness
• The steel-core lanyard included should never be used near power lines
• The Rock Exotica Pirate carabiner included is positive-locking and has a breaking strength of 6,075 lb (27kN)
• 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:

This kit contains all the basic equipment Necessary to spur climb a tree. In addition to these items, the following items are recommended.

• Climbing Helmet - Necessary for any work performed above ground level
• Kevlar Chainsaw Chaps - Highly recommended any time a chain saw is in use
• Tree Climbing Training DVDs - Working Climber, ArborMaster® Training, & more

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