I am only getting a couple months out of my spikes on my boots. I was wondering if you guys had a preference for what brand you replace with. I am in really rocky ground, boss's son got him some hardened steel spikes, I figure they will break on the rocks??? Anyway any suggestions will help. Oh, they are Hoffman boots if that makes a difference. Thanks!
Sorry for improper jargin (spikes) possibly corks? ::)
If you're on real rocky ground, you're going to wear them down pretty quick. I've never tried hardened calks, I get mine from Bailey's when I need them.
Andy
You might need to consider them disposable like chainsaw chain or teeth on a backhoe bucket? Thanks for the question. I might lern ;D something!
You should get a year out of them. I work on rocky ground thinning and get two seasons from them.
Mine come from Deakin Equipment in Vancouver, but I suspect they are all the same unless they are Chinese knock-offs. ::)
Make sure you have the little caulk wrench to replace them if you order some. These type screw on. The boot soles have threaded inserts. :)
If they are the inserted studs like on tires, then they don't last worth beans.
Wrench (http://www.deakin.com/shop/products/?p=8035)
ceramic caulks (http://www.deakin.com/shop/products/?p=8036)
hardened steel (http://www.deakin.com/shop/products/?p=8037)
Try Bailey's first.
I use the hardened steel and usually the boots bust out before the caulks are worn out. Thinning is very hard on boots. ::)
Thank you for the replies.
SwampDonkey, these hardened spikes are made by Phillips. I haven't tried them yet, I was a little concerned that the "base-plate" is smaller in diameter, plus I have lost my wrench and the Phillips wrench has different pin spacing. Guess I will try the hardened for a bit. Thanks again!
I get mine from Hoffmans. They seem to last longer than any other spikes I have tried.
Tungsten are the best for rocky ground.... they actually get sharper as they wear. I am a full time faller and change my caulks every couple of shifts (2-3 months) Nothing worse than dull caulks, sharper is safer!
Thanks for the info on the tungsten, I will definitely check into them! Thanks!!