Gaff/spur guards?

[BOMO]

For you that use spurs, what guards are you using for when you aren't wearing the spurs, if any? Thanks!

 

[Erniepower]

mine came with leather protectors, but i have seen some good ones made out of rubber tubing. like a hydraulic hose an attached with tie wire. the kind of wire you use for rebar in concrete.

 

[flinginairos]

Nothing on mine right now. Haven't found anything I really like. I bet a piece of water hose would work


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[Autumnrider]

I use a 3" piece of hose that I will press on the spurs. Put in pouch when ready to use and then press back on spikes after use.

 

[Kaseman]

GAFF GUARDIAN
https://www.treestuff.com/store/catalog.asp?category_id=72&item=15521

 

[BOMO]

Good ideas, as always! Thanks!

 

[g2outdoors]

Ooh I need the gaff guardians.

 

[redsquirrel]

Ooh I need the gaff guardians.

They look really nice, but I'm liking the garden hose idea a little better. I've already lost a leather gaff guard, and the garden hose would be a very cheap replacement.

 

[g2outdoors]

How does the hose work?

 

[redsquirrel]

How does the hose work?

I think you just shove a short section of hose on to the spur. I haven't tried it yet, but I poked my spur through the leather guard the other day so I need a better option.

 

[g2outdoors]

Hmmm. Not seeing how it would stay on.

 

[BOMO]

I went with the gaff guardian.

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[redsquirrel]

Hmmm. Not seeing how it would stay on.

I can't remember if I threw my old hose out. If I find it I will try it out and let you know.

 

[g2outdoors]

The hose is gonna get cut too eventually.

 

[redsquirrel]

The hose is gonna get cut too eventually.

True, but a simple and cheap replacement. If I can find it I'll try it out.

 

[Kaseman]

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.

 

[Kaseman]

Ohh and Hi I'm new to the site. Been checking out some saddle hunting stuff and found this site.. lots of great stuff in this place! At some point here I think I'd like to get into an aero hunter as well.

 

[BOMO]

Ohh and Hi I'm new to the site. Been checking out some saddle hunting stuff and found this site.. lots of great stuff in this place! At some point here I think I'd like to get into an aero hunter as well.

Welcome to the forum. I'm poor now because of it and lovin every minute!

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[Kaseman]

Thanks for the welcome. I can see that! Lots of ways to save some $ on here as well.

 

[huck72412]

Are you all walking in your spurs or something? What's the function of guards? I thought they put those on new spurs so you could see how quickly they would be lost.