Beginner's Complete Tree Climbing Kit
The Beginners' Complete Tree Climbing kit is a full set of climbing gear to get started in tree work. It includes a tree climbing spikes and flipline for spur climbing, backed up with a Moving Rope System. You can also climb and work the tree with the MRS setup, when spikes are not appropriate.
We put this kit together with high-quality tree gear that balances features with affordability. There is more comfortable and fully-featured gear out there, but this is a solid starting package at an unbeatable price. You can get to work climbing trees, and upgrade your climbing kit as your skills and personal preference develop.
What you Get:
The Tree Climbing Harness is one of the most important pieces of gear. A good harness keeps you comfortable and supported while working in the tree. For our Beginner's Tree Climbing Kits, we have chosen the Buck Stability saddle. This harness from Buckingham features a wide, padded sit sling and split-suspension forward Ds for your climbing system. Big D rings on the side make attaching your flipline easy. The molded back pad and seat sling provide support while cutting down weight. Quick-connect buckles in waist and legs make it easy to adjust for a perfect fit, and quick to take off and put on. The Buck Stability is a modern update of classic tree saddle design, at an affordable price.
If you would like to upgrade to a more modern design at a slightly higher price tag, we recommend the Arbo Master (SAD721M) as an affordable option, which has a rope bridge for better mobility. This or other harnesses may be substituted upon request.
Your Moving Rope System uses 1/2" Samson Arbor-Plex as your climbing rope, with 9mm Bail Out prusik and CR micro-pulley for tending. Arbor-Plex is a very durable rope, which knots well and is easy to handle. The toughness and affordability of Arbor-Plex makes it a great rope for beginner tree climbers.
Your Spur Climbing setup features Buckingham steel tree climbing spikes with shin cup pads. These pads have a rigid steel insert which can be shaped to the leg, and provides support and protection from the climber shank. The tree gaffs are 2 1/4" long. Pole gaffs (better for thin-barked trees or palms) may be substituted upon request. The Climb Right 5/8" flipline is easy to grip, and 12' is an ideal length for most users. A US Standard adjsuter provides easy length adjustment.
Your Throw Line Setup gives you a 164' reel of Marlow Excel throw line and two throw weights for redundancy. Excel is lightweight and durable, and a great throw line for beginners to learn with.
The Carabiners used in the kit are top-quality and made in the USA by Rock Exotica. The oval-shaped RockO carabiner is for use in your Moving Rope System. The symmetrical shape keeps your setup vertically aligned. The Pirate carabiner is an HMS (pear) shape, which is ideal for connecting your flipline adjuster. Both styles of carabiner feature the standard Rock Exotica pull-down gate, which is easier to open one-handed or with gloves.
Gear Storage is provided by a large canvas gear bag which will fit the entire kit, and WesSpur line mug for stowing your throw line.
The Tree Climber's Companion, 3rd Edition gives you a handy reference and manual for tying knots, performing a pre-climb inspection, entering the tree, and much more.
It is the user's responsibility to gain adequate instruction in the use of all climbing equipment. Professional training is recommended.
Your Kit Will Contain:
- Buck Stability Tree Saddle (SAD102)
- Arbor-Plex 1/2" x 150' (AP1215)
- RockO carabiner x 2 (CAR136)
- SMC CR micro pulley (PUL124)
- Bail Out XL prusik (CLI369M-30)
- Marlow throw line (THR112)
- 10 oz throw weight (THR233)
- 12 oz throw weight (THR234)
- WesSpur Line Mug (BAG110)
- Climb Right 5/8" x 12' wire-core flipline (FLI111)
- US Standard adjuster (ASC103)
- Pirate Carabiner (CAR134)
- Buckingham steel spurs with 2 1/4" gaffs & lower straps (SPU102)
- Shin cup pads (SPU729-B)
- Universal upper straps (SPU718)
- Gaff guards (SPU901)
- Canvas gear bag (BAG203)
- Tree Climber's Companion, 3rd Edition (BOO101-3E)
Ratings & Reviews
3 reviews
Great kit with great gear for a great price from a great company
by Spencer
Wesspur is a great company and provides excellent service to their customers. I've used this kit twice already, and I'm ecstatic with the quality. If you're going to be putting your life in the trust of your equipment, make sure you get something well-made from a trusted source and not a cheap Chinese, Amazon knock-off. Anything sold by Wesspur is legit. I'll only be using them to order tree gear from now on.
This kit seriously has everything you could want to get started in a tree. I upgraded to the 150' 24-strand HyperClimb rope, but I'm not experienced enough to know which is better. I had just read about potential issues with the Arbormaster rope. Seriously love everything in the kit so far. Quick tip with the spurs - make sure you wear your boots when you set the height and attach the pads so the pads are close to your knee. I had mine set too low at first and rubbed my calf skin raw. No issues after setting them up correctly.
Perfect for the price.
by Ian
This is really the perfect kit for beginners. It has everything that you need to get in a tree safely, while remaining at an accessible price. The quality is decent, especially for the selection and ease of ordering. Even better that it comes with a throw line, too. It's excellent that you have the option for some customization with this kit as well.
Great kit
by Jordan
Very good beginner kit, price is great. Best value anywhere around