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Gaff/spur guards?

Opens spurs wouldn't be very cool to fall on. Yep they can do a # on a bag too!
 
huck72412 said:
Oh I see, forgive my ignorance. I carry mine in my hand.
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I carry mine as well. I did almost jab one into my face one morning while crossing a log. Need to find something to cover them with!


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flinginairos said:
I carry mine as well. I did almost jab one into my face one morning while crossing a log. Need to find something to cover them with!


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This is another reason.

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Carry them mid-shank with the spurs pointing behind you.
 
Kaseman said:
Good call on the guardians.. been using hooks for quite a bit of time. "Lineworker" I tried the rubber hose for a while. It worked but there kind of a pain. I.E. when it's freezing the hose gets stiff and doesn't want to stretch over your spur.
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Good point on the hose when it is cold out, I didn't think about that.
 
When we used hose, we put a small hole in the top of the hose and threaded a piece of wire through it. Then when you put the hose on the gafs, and twist the wires, around the frame,

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I wonder if you couldn't heat, cut, and bend one up from a piece af PVC. Something like the guardian?
 
I have some InstaMorph left from another project that could work. Making it clip on like the guardians tho might be a challenge
 
Suppose you'd have to kinda have to custom make it for the size your hooks. I wouldn't think I'd have to be crazy tight and perfect but good enuff it don't make noise.
 
okie_edward said:
I have some InstaMorph left from another project that could work. Making it clip on like the guardians tho might be a challenge
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That would work great I think. Make it with a hole at the top to run a gear tie through.
 
I had some large wire nuts that I drilled holes in and hooked onto the spikes with a small bungee cord for a while. They made way too much noise and eventually It annoyed me enough I took them off. Been trying to think up something different but hadn't put much thought in it lol. Now that I use my spikes for 90% of my hunts I probably should come up with something.
 
I need something for sure. The little velcro/leather ones suck. I've already put holes in them both, along with my pack. The guardians seem like they could be loud clicking on and off. I like the pvc/gear tie solution. That could be the ticket.
 
g2outdoors said:
I need something for sure. The little velcro/leather ones suck. I've already put holes in them both, along with my pack. The guardians seem like they could be loud clicking on and off. I like the pvc/gear tie solution. That could be the ticket.
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I literally destroyed my leather guards yesterday. The one had a small hole in it already, but now they're both done. Those spikes are so sharp. I definitely need to do something else.
 
Morphed some hi-tops for the spurs. Put a little wax on the gaff and molded right to it. The fit is very tight. Good call on the gear tie Red.
Just under 1oz ea. after stealth strip

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