Klein Tools CN1972AR Pole Climbers 1.5 Inch Gaff

Product Description

The KLEIN TOOLS CN1972AR pole climbers are a professional-grade pair of climbing irons designed for utility and line work. These climbers attach to a worker's boots and lower legs, allowing linemen and utility professionals to ascend and descend wooden utility poles safely. The CN1972AR features a 1.5-inch gaff, the steel spike that bites into the pole to hold position during climbing. Sold as a pair, they are a core piece of personal protective and work-positioning equipment on any pole-top job site.

These pole climbers are intended for use by journeyman and apprentice linemen, telecommunications installers, and utility arborists working on wooden utility poles in residential, commercial, and rural settings. A 1.5-inch gaff is a standard sizing commonly specified for average-diameter distribution poles. They are designed for repeated field use in outdoor conditions and are suited to contractors and utility crews performing overhead line construction, maintenance, or service restoration work.

Key Features

• 1.5-inch gaff length for secure bite into standard wooden utility poles
• Sold as a pair — both left and right climber included
• Designed for professional linemen and utility climbing applications
• Durable construction suited to repeated outdoor field use
• Unit weight of 6.15 pounds per pair

Compatibility

Designed as a standard-format pole climber pair for use on wooden utility poles where a 1.5-inch gaff is the specified gaff length. Confirm gaff size and leg iron sizing against applicable employer or utility specifications before use.

Installation Notes

Pole climbers are installed and adjusted by the lineman prior to ascending any structure — confirm all straps, pads, and buckles are properly fitted and secured before climbing. Inspect the gaff for sharpness and integrity before each use; a dull or damaged gaff increases fall risk. Work-at-height activities on utility poles must comply with applicable OSHA standards for electric power transmission and distribution. Only trained and authorized personnel should use pole climbers in live-line or energized environments.

Technical Specifications

• Gaff Length: 1.5 inches
• Weight: 6.15 pounds per pair
• Unit of Measure: Pair
• UPC: 092644520396

Standard Information

• Brand: KLEIN TOOLS
• Manufacturer Part Number: CN1972AR