Ultra-Light Spur Climbing Kit

Saddle Sizing

• 1(standard) 28-34”
• 2(large) 34-40”

Your kit will contain:

• Butterfly II Saddle
• Bucklite Titanium Spurs
• Cast Aluminum Pads
• 1 Pair Upper Straps
• 1 Pair Lower Straps
• Gaff Guards
• 1/2” x 12’ Yale Maxi-Flip Steel-core Flipline
• Petzl Micrograb Flipline Adjuster
• Petzl “William” Positive Locking Carabiner
• Large Canvas Gear Bag
• Tree Climber's Companion, 2nd Ed.

More Information

• Butterfly II Saddle features individual, padded leg loops, floating attachment point
• Butterfly II is lightweight, weighs 4 lbs
• Butterfly II is modular, can be turned into the Dragonfly with addition of separate batten seat
• Quick-connect buckles reduce the time needed to gear up
• Bucklite Titanium Spurs are lightweight and strong
• Bucklite spurs wear only 2.4 lbs.
• Bucklite spurs feature replaceable 2 3/4” tree gaffs (1 3/4” pole gaffs available on request)
• Cast aluminum pads are lightweight, and incredibly comfortable, called “Cadillac Pads” by local climbers because of their 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
• 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 (PDFs open in new windows, and require Adobe Acrobat reader, available here.)

Safety and Technical Information

• Bucklite Spurs are rated for use for person weighing up to 350 lbs. when fully equipped
• Klein products meet or exceed all relevant OSHA, ANSI, and ASTM specifications
• The Komet Butterfly II 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 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 Rope Climbing Kit - The Ultra-Light 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