Climbing Sticks Are Out Of Control

[TexasArchery_27]

The prices for a good set of climbing sticks with ideal features is extremely high, and they’ll continue to be high so long as people are willing to pay outrageous prices for them.

Here’s a set that won’t break the bank:

https://youtu.be/dQl1wbOMlVQ

[Low Fence]

They are a vital part of my hunting style. I prefer the original lone wolf and have a thread on all my modifications to fit my needs better. I like the double step features of some,.. but not the weight and packaging. The latest concept of cutting shorter and adding Nader, aiders and alligators makes me scratch my head. A lot of work and acrobatic nonsense to achieve the same as the standard stick to save 1/4 pound

Gaffs or hooks is also a great option of you are able to

[flywise]

2x4’s and nails maybe

[Low Fence]

Being able to go up or down a tree absolutely silent with deer inside 50 yards is a game changer. So squeak and pop Nada

[kruppa24]

They are a vital part of my hunting style. I prefer the original lone wolf and have a thread on all my modifications to fit my needs better. I like the double step features of some,.. but not the weight and packaging. The latest concept of cutting shorter and adding Nader, aiders and alligators makes me scratch my head. A lot of work and acrobatic nonsense to achieve the same as the standard stick to save 1/4 pound

Gaffs or hooks is also a great option of you are able to

Share the link please

[Hogmauler]

Build your own if your able. That’s what I did years ago.

[Low Fence]

Share the link please

I bumped it up in diy. I don’t know how to post links. Lol

I pack them much differently now. 2 titan straps. 2 sticks per side. Stand and sticks are very flat and compact this way

[adam_p]

For the money the Hawks are hard to beat if you want steps on both sides.

[Low Fence]

Only pic I had on phone. The gear ties on “spine” are for my jacket or clothes for long walks The muddy and hawks just won’t pack a way I like.

Look at Tethered ONE sticks! Titanium!!!!....

[TexasArchery_27]

They are a vital part of my hunting style. I prefer the original lone wolf and have a thread on all my modifications to fit my needs better. I like the double step features of some,.. but not the weight and packaging. The latest concept of cutting shorter and adding Nader, aiders and alligators makes me scratch my head. A lot of work and acrobatic nonsense to achieve the same as the standard stick to save 1/4 pound

Gaffs or hooks is also a great option of you are able to

You’re absolutely right - to a certain extent some of the options and ideas out there make for good videos, and look impressive on YouTube. I think practically, and from a safety aspect some people push the envelope too far.

[TexasArchery_27]

For the money the Hawks are hard to beat if you want steps on both sides.

I had a set of those and I thought they were a decent option as well

[IkemanTX]

I don’t do single step sticks.
I’m currently running a heavily modified set of Hawk helium sticks (from back before hawk bought the extrusion rights).

I am going to give one sticking another go. I wasn’t much of a fan a few years ago when I tried it, but have seen a couple different methods that may work for me.

If I don’t like the one sticking, I will suck it up and buy a set of 4 Tethrd sticks or timber ninjas. Considering that once I buy a set, I don’t have to buy anymore, I can justify the cost. I’m not paying lease fees, corn bills, didn’t buy a camper... what’s a single purchase of really good sticks.


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[Hogmauler]

Sticks have come a long way since I built my own. They were heavy but solid as a rock.

[Sleepy]

They are a vital part of my hunting style. I prefer the original lone wolf and have a thread on all my modifications to fit my needs better. I like the double step features of some,.. but not the weight and packaging. The latest concept of cutting shorter and adding Nader, aiders and alligators makes me scratch my head. A lot of work and acrobatic nonsense to achieve the same as the standard stick to save 1/4 pound

Gaffs or hooks is also a great option of you are able to

I agree 100%. For the weight and ease of packing my lone wolfs, I can’t imagine trying to jack around with aiders for the shorter sticks. Let alone “one stickin” it. I’ve gone up so many trees with my wolfs, i really don’t even notice I don’t have the “dual steps”. I’m not in that bad of shape. If you’re getting fatigued on one leg trying to set a stand, you probably need to get to hiking more often or learn to hang your stand quicker.

[adam_p]

I put an aider on my bottom step this year and they are a pain in the *** to get a boot in it. I can't imagine these guys that are running multi stepped aiders.