Dedicated platform vs on-stick platform

[Dope on a Rope]

This is my one stick with a ewo stand offs and a crows nest.

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How are the teeth? Does it slip at all or bite into the drywall pretty solid?

 

[Crcusmonky]

Haha. Just demonstration purposes. But the ewo bite the tree great. The whole thing with 3 step amsteel aider is 2 lbs and 14 oz., 12” stick.


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[Samcirrus]

This is my one stick with a ewo stand offs and a crows nest.

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Is the bottom step/ standoff against the wall?
That's waaay more room than the Tethrd ONE sticks for sure...

 

[Crcusmonky]

No it’s just hidden under the crows nest. It’s just a slight lean against the wall. It has the ewo ultralight step in the bottom.

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[Samcirrus]

No it’s just hidden under the crows nest. It’s just a slight lean against the wall. It has the ewo ultralight step in the bottom.

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Thanks!

 

[Plebe]

Is the bottom step/ standoff against the wall?
That's waaay more room than the Tethrd ONE sticks for sure...

Yes, the EWO standoff offers way more distance from the tree than the Tethrd ONE stick.

I keep seeing folks trying to make that Tethrd stick even lighter and shorter….sketches me out…as well, a Tethrd ONE stick offers barely more purchase than a 2TC foot loop. lol.

My RDA one stick has the lookout bottom step for more foot space. On top is a double step.

I like a separate larger platform that I can turn on.

 

[Samcirrus]

Yes, the EWO standoff offers way more distance from the tree than the Tethrd ONE stick.

I keep seeing folks trying to make that Tethrd stick even lighter and shorter….sketches me out…as well, a Tethrd ONE stick offers barely more purchase than a 2TC foot loop. lol.

My RDA one stick has the lookout bottom step for more foot space. On top is a double step.

I like a separate larger platform that I can turn on.

Thanks.... I may or may not be working on an idea for a standoff but was curious as to general measurements and only tethrd has it in a pic on their website...having never bought or held a climbing stick before I have no idea whats actually comfortable...distance from the tree-wise

 

[Plebe]

Thanks.... I may or may not be working on an idea for a standoff but was curious as to general measurements and only tethrd has it in a pic on their website...having never bought or held a climbing stick before I have no idea whats actually comfortable...distance from the tree-wise

I’m not an avid 1-sticker….but when it comes to sticks I‘ve used a bunch.

LW
LWCG Compacts (17” and 20”)
LWCG Doubles
TN C1s
Shikar
Muddy
Muddy Pro

I’m wearing size 13-14 boots. 4“ standoff distance is where comfortable begins. Folks will accept less, and I’ve used less without too much fuss. But 4” is a standoff distance that’ll probably work for most.

Lots of sticks compared here:

 

[LAKY]

Anyone using the the JX3 stick/platform combo to one stick? It's 3.47 lbs and pretty wide.

 

[Ron1]

Anyone using the the JX3 stick/platform combo to one stick? It's 3.47 lbs and pretty wide.

Yes. That is what I use. Like it better than ewo with flat scout. Makes a solid platform for feet.

 

[billywobbles]

Have you newer guys seen the user map? @Alaska at Heart and @Mossy-Back ? There's usually meet ups come spring time, so be on the lookout for that. Great, great way to try gear, and meet some great people. ( I might just be heading up the MI meet up this year. It'll be a disaster with my organizational and people skills )

Where can I get more info on these meetups? On these guys "pages"?

 

[Horn]

Where can I get more info on these meetups? On these guys "pages"?

There's a whole subforum for them, 4th or 5th from the top. I'm probably not the best guy for the job but I plan on doing the organizing for a Michigan meet up this year, if you happen to be in this area

 

[billywobbles]

There's a whole subforum for them, 4th or 5th from the top. I'm probably not the best guy for the job but I plan on doing the organizing for a Michigan meet up this year, if you happen to be in this area

I'm in central Indiana, so depending on what part of MI I might make that trip. Thank you!

 

[Mossy-Back]

So the difference between the Pursuit Gen 1 and V2 is both size and more heavy duty design.....which obviously adds weight? Please supply feedback when you get some time with the Pursuit. I've been to their website a few times.

I got a chance to try out the Pursuit (Gen 1) a few times this week. I wasn't using it as a main platform, just as an extra step around the tree for those 1-3 o'clock shots. It worked fine for that, seemed decently stable for a 1 pound platform. In the end I think I'll stick to a ring of steps because they are easier to pack. I'll be selling the Pursuit. It is super easy to set up and light, at only 1 pound 4 ounces including the strap.

 

[Alaska at Heart]

I'd be using it on my top Muddy Pro. I could add a ROS later if I feel I need it. Mainly looking to have less stuff to carry and set up.

Near the end of the '23 season, I bought a set of 20" Beast sticks and noticed they had stick attached platforms on their website as well. While I really like my EDP platform, I think this idea has merit.....especially since I got an OCB for a DIY ring of steps I am going to try out. Whether that actually reduces bulk or not remains to be seen, but I envision putting the Beast Raptor on the top of the top stick and using the ROS to provide more bandwidth. Have you tried it uet OP?

 

[Mossy-Back]

Near the end of the '23 season, I bought a set of 20" Beast sticks and noticed they had stick attached platforms on their website as well. While I really like my EDP platform, I think this idea has merit.....especially since I got an OCB for a DIY ring of steps I am going to try out. Whether that actually reduces bulk or not remains to be seen, but I envision putting the Beast Raptor on the top of the top stick and using the ROS to provide more bandwidth. Have you tried it uet OP?

I did the one-sticking and rappel thing with the U.P. and the Pursuit for about half the season. It worked well, but just not for me. I had no issues with the U.P. and it was quite comfortable, but decided I'd go back to 3 sticks and a platform. I picked up a Seeker platform and I like it better than the EDP. I ended up selling the U.P., Pursuit, and the EDP.

At some point I'll probably get a set of Tethrd One sticks but for now I've got my Hawk minis and Muddy Pros. I've got a set of 3 steps that I need to get an OCB strap for and will try those as well.

 

[Alaska at Heart]

I did the one-sticking and rappel thing with the U.P. and the Pursuit for about half the season. It worked well, but just not for me. I had no issues with the U.P. and it was quite comfortable, but decided I'd go back to 3 sticks and a platform. I picked up a Seeker platform and I like it better than the EDP. I ended up selling the U.P., Pursuit, and the EDP.

At some point I'll probably get a set of Tethrd One sticks but for now I've got my Hawk minis and Muddy Pros. I've got a set of 3 steps that I need to get an OCB strap for and will try those as well.

I'm not interested in one stick climbing at this point, but was considering a Beast Gear platform for the top stick. Did you try that approach? Also, what do you like about the Seeker over the EDP? I like my EDP a lot......rock solid.

 

[Mossy-Back]

I'm not interested in one stick climbing at this point, but was considering a Beast Gear platform for the top stick. Did you try that approach? Also, what do you like about the Seeker over the EDP? I like my EDP a lot......rock solid.

I did use it a few times as my primary platform along with other sticks. It worked well for that and would be a good way to save some weight, but I think my next step will be sticking with a regular platform and lighter weight sticks. I like having the extra foot room and the cam-over platforms just seem a bit more solid for side pressure.

I didn't have any complaints about the EDP until I tried the angled U.P. (and then got a Seeker). I lean a lot and I didn't realize how much pressure the edge of the EDP put on my feet, and also the piece that bumps out in the middle was kind of annoying. The Seeker with the angled edge is much better for leaning, is big enough that I can stand up on it if I want, and the little gripper bumps on top work really well. It weighs half a pound more, but is slightly bigger. I think the only downside I found is that the EDP seems to bite into the tree a little better, but if you set the Seeker properly it's just as secure.

 

[mtfallon]

Has anyone compared the OOAL pinch point to the mobile snyper? Love my EWO UP but will be adding one of these before next season. Also can anyone confirm the stick length on the Mobile Snyper?