German engineers designed Gecko gaffs to fulfill the comfort needs of modern tree and utility climbing personnel without all the weight and mass associated with traditional-style spurs. Weighing in as the lightest aluminum climbing gaffs available today at 5.3 lbs. Gecko climbers provide owners with the perfect balance of gaffing effectiveness and product longevity. Shanks built by DMM for longer extended periods of wear in the tree without the fatigue. The shank is now 3D instead of flat. Weighs the same as the traditional Light Weight Notch Geckos. The stirrup is wider and slanted. The primary feature that affects gaff comfort is the relationship between the human form and mechanical brace. Gecko gaffs aluminum alloy leg shanks were scientifically designed to cup the foot arch, bypass irritating contact with the ankle, and gently brace against the upper shin. There is no super-wide, triple-thick, metal-enhanced, double-strapped mattress required to keep Gecko gaffs secured to one’s leg and no steel adjustment sleeve to add weight. Gecko climbers are sought for their unique simplicity and minimalist features, their adjustable fiberglass shin cuff with Velcro-attached washable padding, their sleek form, and most of all, ideal comfort. Comfortable, lightweight, cool, smart spur design..what are you waiting for? Features: Uniquely effective and easily sharpened spur design The lightest aluminum climbers currently available Meets ASTM standards for strength Comfortable, integrated and washable padding system Wide and secure Velcro cinch straps Offset shank provides ankle relief Forged gaffs Adjustable from 41 to 48 cm, in 2-cm increments Please Note: Weight limit on all Notch Geckos is 350 pounds WITH GEAR!!