Distel x Arbfiction Alu Plus

A never-before-seen two-tone design:

Gold on one side and turquoise on the other. This design really stands out. It's a loud, bold and

uncompromisingly individual look — in short, it's an absolute eye-catcher.

Only 300 pairs available!

But don't worry – style alone isn't enough for us:

• Extremely lightweight: The aluminium shaft, forged by DMM, minimises weight and allows you to work for hours without getting tired.
• Maximum comfort: The forward-offset and angled aluminium shaft provides an optimised ergonomic fit.
• In combination with the 1.77" (45 mm) wide footplate, the load is distributed evenly under the midfoot, enabling you to stand for even longer.
• Durable: Premium anodisation from DMM protects the aluminium from corrosion, even under the toughest conditions.
• Brand new ratchet buckle strapping: lightning fast and comfortable.
• Well protected: The Vibram rubber sole on the underside of the shaft protects the aluminium and ensures a firm grip on branches.
• Sustainably produced: State-of-the-art manufacturing techniques, short and regional supply chains wherever possible, fair working conditions at a German production facility and the production of a highquality, durable product all ensure the smallest possible ecological footprint.

Lower ratchet buckle straps with upper Velcro straps

The brand new lower ratchet straps allow you to put on and take off your climbing spurs in an instant. Thanks to the ratchet buckles and toothed straps produced in Switzerland, you can easily adjust the fit and retighten them in the tree with one hand. The adjustable heel strap is made from BioThane® material, which is manufactured in the USA. This extremely robust, waterproof coated webbing is perfect for the daily rigours of tree care.

The extra-wide upper straps with VELCRO® fasteners ensure a secure, snug fit with optimal pressure distribution and high comfort around the calf.

Pads Plus

• Additional padding for the shin and calf is provided with a foam plate that is 50% larger than its predecessor. The Pads Plus encloses almost the entire leg.
• An optimal fit in the shell and ultimately on the user’s leg is achieved by a grid structure of the pad.
• The grid structure leads to a punctual pressure distribution, which gives the user an increased subjective feeling of comfort. • 0.8" (20 mm) thick foam cushions every pressure point and impact.

Gaffs with black Teflon (PTFE) coating

• High-quality steel precision casting from southern Germany.
• Special heat treatment that creates a structure with an excellent compromise between hardness and toughness.
• Rockwell C hardness (HRC): 50
• PTFE is widely known as Teflon, a highly developed plastic that drastically reduces friction and breakaway torques, e.g. in aluminum sockets. Easier release of the gaff from the wood saves force and stress.
• Pre-sharpened, extremely sharp gaffs are ready for immediate use.
• Distel x Arbfiction – The tree climbing spur that's different.
• When quality meets art, something special is created:
• The limited edition Distel tree climbing spurs in a funky design – with artwork by Arbfiction, forged by DMM in
• Wales, paired with brand new ratchet straps.

Product Specification:

• Country of origin: Germany

• Weight per pair: with short/pole gaffs: 4.63 lbs; with long/tree gaffs: 4.74 lbs; with medium gaffs: 4.67 lbs

• Operating temperature: -4 °F to 122 °F

• Weight limit with equipment: 330 lb with short and medium gaff; 286 lb with long gaff

• Height adjustability: 13.5" to 18.8" in steps of 0.24"

• Adjustment of upper straps: 12.2" to 19.7"

Born from collaboration between Distel and Arbfiction, this product is a true highlight:
An exclusive design – gold on one side, turquoise on the other – combined with uncompromising engineering.
Forged by DMM in Wales, equipped with an all-new ratchet strapping system.
A tree climbing spur that stands out – bold, loud, and unique.