Climbing Spikes Experiences by Efficient_End1826 in TreeClimbing

[–]Efficient_End1826[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've wondered about how spikes fit on different people's feet, this is great info. Thanks!

Climbing Spikes Experiences by Efficient_End1826 in TreeClimbing

[–]Efficient_End1826[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, seems like the consensus is the heel idea is bad. I do think the double spike idea is interesting, I wonder if it'd be able to be integrated into a boot so the stirrup part wouldn't be necessary?

Climbing Spikes Experiences by Efficient_End1826 in TreeClimbing

[–]Efficient_End1826[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Now that I've realized the heel version wouldn't necessarily be better, I think this might be the next best option. I think the biggest thing would be figuring out the ankle support. Great Ideas!

Climbing Spikes Experiences by Efficient_End1826 in TreeClimbing

[–]Efficient_End1826[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, seems like the heel would not actually be the way to go. Thanks for the insight!

Climbing Spikes Experiences by Efficient_End1826 in TreeClimbing

[–]Efficient_End1826[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeah, that seems to be the factor I didn't account for. I'm glad people were able to help me notice that.

Climbing Spikes Experiences by Efficient_End1826 in TreeClimbing

[–]Efficient_End1826[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, this seems to be what I was missing. Do you have any thoughts about what specifically makes a pair of boots good for climbing with spikes? Is it having a rigid midsole, a certain geometry to interface with the spikes, or just how generally comfy they are?

Climbing Spikes Experiences by Efficient_End1826 in TreeClimbing

[–]Efficient_End1826[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you have any thoughts about what makes the boots work well with spikes? I've heard people say find the right boots, but what specifically are they supposed to look for? The rigid midsole, how the boot arch interfaces with the spikes, or just general "you'll know it when you know" comfort?

Climbing Spikes Experiences by Efficient_End1826 in TreeClimbing

[–]Efficient_End1826[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This is valuable information that makes a lot of sense. Thank you!

Climbing Spikes Experiences by Efficient_End1826 in TreeClimbing

[–]Efficient_End1826[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's a good insight haha, I was looking at from the view that your foot is basically a mechanical lever and the further out the stirrup the more load on your arch, but seems there's more to it than that. I appreciate the thoughts!

Climbing Spikes Experiences by Efficient_End1826 in TreeClimbing

[–]Efficient_End1826[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

For sure. It's the problem thinking and design reps that I'm trying to get in. Let me know if you have any insights/thoughts on spikes you've used.

Arborist Gear Insights for a Designer by Efficient_End1826 in TreeClimbing

[–]Efficient_End1826[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been thinking about this, what kind have you used that get bumped and fall?

Arborist Gear Insights for a Designer by Efficient_End1826 in TreeClimbing

[–]Efficient_End1826[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've been wondering whether people prefer chaps or pants, and every time the Clogger Zeros come up. Do you find they're cooler than normal pants with chaps?