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Climbing methods questions

HuumanCreed said:
Hmm....There is only gray area when it comes to which is best. Because no matter what method there is always budget versions and weight saving versions. The real question is what do you want to spend and how what's your own priority list? I used to chase the 'lightest' setup while other chase the 'most packable' setup. Majority of the people here love testing and trying everything. Also agree with @Seekbigger, don't fall in the trap of instant gratification, as in if it didn't seem right for you the first few times don't give up on it.

But lets talk budget. I think the best option for starter are the Hawk Helium full length sticks which on sales are around $100. They are a little heavier then top end sticks but if you are packing them well, the extra 3ish lbs total would not be noticeable. Test the different type of attachment method and find out which you like most; stock strap, rope mode, daisy chain, etc. Then I would add different aiders to each sticks, webbing, amsteel, wire, etc. Test which type of aider you like, or if you hate aider in general then stay with the original stick. If you can learn to use an aider, then I would cut all the stick in half to turn them into mini, then add the aider that you like. My mini Hawk only weight 1.5 lbs. I'm using 3, each with a 2 steps aider, and I can get to 18ft.

Then if you really want to try one sticking, just use one of the mini Hawk. Buy a Harken Cam cleat for $30 and 30ft ropes from EWO which is probably another $40-50 depending on the ropes.

Then you can decide if you want to upgrade certain things. Tons of people one stick with a lots of different sticks.

Heck, I'm one sticking with a platform! ALOT of ways to crack that egg!
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I started with a set of full length helium sticks. My 1 sticking is done with one of them, with a few mods….cam cleat, gear tie, single step aider. I plan to add SRT to my climbing methods. Looking at a device like a madrock safeguard so I can come down without switching over…..leaning towards a BD Pilot
 
bfriendly said:
I started with a set of full length helium sticks. My 1 sticking is done with one of them, with a few mods….cam cleat, gear tie, single step aider. I plan to add SRT to my climbing methods. Looking at a device like a madrock safeguard so I can come down without switching over…..leaning towards a BD Pilot
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I have a Gri Gri +. It is a little pricey but works really well and it has a built in panic mode so if you pull the release lever too far you are not going into a free fall. I know, you should have one hand down below to control the descent and I do that, but things can happen. Even with the panic mode I always back it up with an auto block.
 
Never tried one sticking, I use multiple 4 api sticks that have been cut down to 2 step but I also use a predator rope to climb a lot with a hand ascender/foot aider on it, I can’t really see why a person would want to even consider one sticking but that is strictly my opinion. The biggest thing is whatever you decide to do get out and work with it spend time using it and don’t wait till the weekend before your season starts to play with it. Be Safe shoot straight and have a great weekend.
 
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