Buckingham Manufacturing offers three different types of climbers to fit linemen's needs. Here is an overview of the aluminum, steel and titanium climbers.
Aluminum Climbers
The BuckAlloy Aluminum climbers provide strong, lightweight comfort for total confidence while climbing. They offer the following benefits:
- Featuring the patented GRiP™ Technology that keeps the gaff pointed toward the heart of the tree or pole, which promotes the ease of climbing and a more natural upright position.
- Comfort in an aluminum climber and lightest aluminum climber available.
- Aluminum Alloy used in transport applications including marine, automotive, and aviation due to its high strength to density ratio.
- The ‘T’ shaped aluminum ribbed construction adds strength to the climber.
- Alloy blend contributes to long product life cycle.
- The BuckAlloy™ Climbers are rated to 350 lbs. and exceeds ASTM F887 standards
Steel Climbers
Steel climbers will be a bit heavier but will also come with a lower price if you are working with a budget. The climbers are rated to 350 lbs. and exceeds ASTM F887 standards.
Titanium Climbers
Weighing only 17 ounces, Buckingham’s BuckLite™ Titanium Climbers combine strength, lightweight functionality, and comfort together in a climber.
• BuckLite™ Titanium Pole Climbers are rated to 350 lbs. and exceeds ASTM F887 standards.
• High Strength-to-Density ratio (Strong and lightweight).
• Corrosion-resistant titanium makes these climbers the most durable climbers available.
• Only proven and tested titanium climber on the market.
For more information, visit the Buckingham Web site.