How to use Climbing Spikes (or Gaffs, or Spurs)

Demo on how to use climbing spikes - Spurs - climbing irons or gaffs.
Remember spikes are not for pruning trees, they should only be used for removals.
This video is not a replacement for qualified tuition.
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[@arboristupatree7390]

Great demo. Thanks alot and keep them coming.

[@totaratree99]

Thanks, will do!

[@Sethhaun78]

Haveing thar line gives option to retreat and move

[@totaratree99]

I would say it does but is it necessary?

[@Sethhaun78]

I see you did at beginning..but meant as always type of thing.they can get line set then move it once up there..🎉

[@totaratree99]

Are you suggesting having top rope from the ground to the top? We used to do this but the newbies began to rely on it and lost confidence when it wasn't there. People should always take their lifeline of course.

[@Sethhaun78]

Nice...however why are you not teaching them to tie lifeline around along with there lanyards especially new cats?

[@totaratree99]

So are you saying have the lifeline on all the time? If this is your suggestion it is not standard practice in these parts. Might be a good idea but likely to get in the way and hinder upward progress.