European gaffs?

[emr]

So what are they? Treestuff sells American short and long (I get those) and European. Is it just a different shape? My partner ordered some today and it'll be interesting to see what they look like and how they feel.

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[Joezilla11]

They stick out to the side. I think they were the original gaff that came on the geckos when they first came out

 

[emr]

Do people not like them?

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[Joezilla11]

I don't know I've never tried them tho. Mixed reviews I guess it's just a preference thing. Here's an old thread I found on them
https://www.masterblasterhome.com/showthread.php?14191-Geckos-American-or-Euro

 

[Altissimus]

...if I remember right Butch tried the Geckos

 

[MasterBlaster]

They had the American style gaff. I liked the gaffs but I didn't like the pads.

 

[emr]

Well, we'll find out of Monday how they are. We have a couple of black walnut trees to remove. Should be a good test for them.

If one of us likes them we may be selling a pair of Buckingham spikes with Velcro pads.

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[FireFighterZero]

Maybe selling a pair of Buckinghams you say?

 

[emr]

Probably. We won't need 3 pairs for just the two of us. Interested? They are in very good shape but I think they are non replaceable gaffs. My partner just can't get them to be comfortable for him.

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[Joezilla11]

So is there a technique to using the euro gaffs? Looks like ud have to stand more upright in them

 

[FireFighterZero]

Probably. We won't need 3 pairs for just the two of us. Interested? They are in very good shape but I think they are non replaceable gaffs. My partner just can't get them to be comfortable for him.

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Yeah, I might be! Bonner suggested a good set for me to buy but I am having trouble spending 350 bucks on my first pair of spikes! I have been trying to get a saddle and such put together so I can learn how to climb, just trying to justify it because it would more or less a hobby at this point. Can you replace the pads on the Buckinghams? I weigh 320 pounds and Bonner said I will need all the pad I can get!

Thanks!