Best Lineman Gaffs (Pole Climbers): Steel vs Aluminum vs Titanium
Best lineman gaffs and pole climbers for utility linemen: steel vs aluminum vs titanium, pads, straps, ASTM F887, and kits from Buckingham, Bashlin and Klein.
Lineman Climbing Gear & Fall Protection
Gaffs, climbers, body belts and pole chokers for utility linemen who climb wood poles.
Buckingham vs Bashlin Climbers: Which Should You Buy?
Buckingham vs Bashlin lineman climbers compared: kits vs build-your-own, gaff gauges, pad compatibility and who each brand fits.
Best Lineman Body Belts: Sizing, Features, and What to Buy
How to choose and size a lineman body belt for work positioning (not fall arrest), with Buckingham, Bashlin, Weaver and Klein options.
Pole Chokers and Fall Restriction: BuckSqueeze vs Jelco and More
Fall restriction devices (pole chokers) for utility linemen: OSHA 1910.269 fall protection while climbing, BuckSqueeze vs Jelco, and what to check.
How to Sharpen Lineman Gaffs (and When Not To)
How power linemen sharpen climbing gaffs: hand file only, keep the factory profile, check with the manufacturer's gauge, and know when to replace.