Replacement spikes

[CCC4]

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?  :

[redprospector]

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

[kderby]

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!

[SwampDonkey]

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

ceramic caulks

hardened steel

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. :

[CCC4]

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!

[nhlogga]

I get mine from Hoffmans. They seem to last longer than any other spikes I have tried.

[Bigredfaller]

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!

[CCC4]

Thanks for the info on the tungsten, I will definitely check into them! Thanks!!