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First pics of Dan Infalt’s climbing sticks

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if you guys are talking ounces, whats the point of the double bottom step? If you've got bad knees I can understand, but if you need something to grab onto with both hands, grab onto the stick with your off hand.

Make your bottom step into a foldable single step with a LW step/allen head stopper and it should save some ounces x4
 
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sb220 said:
if you guys are talking ounces, whats the point of the double bottom step? If you've got bad knees I can understand, but if you need something to grab onto with both hands, grab onto the stick with your off hand.

Make your bottom step into a foldable single step with a LW step/allen head stopper and it should save some ounces x4
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The foldable gear isn’t much lighter, and I like double steps throughout. I might DIY if his design wasn’t both double..


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IkemanTX said:
The foldable gear isn’t much lighter, and I like double steps throughout. I might DIY if his design wasn’t both double..


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yeah but this thread seems to be about the lightest possible....perforated tubes and what not. Id lose the bottom double first
And Dans beefy step holder thing +bolt has to weigh more than a simple allen head bolt...not counting deducting half a step
 
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Ontariofarmer said:
It will be like the Kestrel. A pile of sales with all the hype.
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its not their fault...would have been the same thing if Trophyline announced they were returning

I think dans sticks sales will revolve around his website traffic....probably how the kestrel sales revolved around this sites traffic
 
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The only reason I like a double step is if I need to pause climbing for some reason I have a place to stand. Your right I could save a few ounces cutting one side off. Not sure I want to but I will keep it in mind after I see my final weight


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sb220 said:
its not their fault...would have been the same thing if Trophyline announced they were returning

I think dans sticks sales will revolve around his website traffic....probably how the kestrel sales revolved around this sites traffic
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Nothing wrong with hype but it sure helps sales. I have a Kestrel and will probably buy those sticks if they are really that light.
 
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sb220 said:
save your cash man...you've got some sticks already. don't let the antler cut-outs make you throw money at it. As far as the ounces, drink a redbull
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save your cash man...you've got some sticks already. don't let the antler cut-outs make you throw money at it. As far as the ounces, drink a redbull
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Well. I will be 60 years old in two months. My knees are worn out from pushing several hundred thousand pigs over thirty years - so every pound helps. I would have said the same when I was young strong and had no cash. I guess the sticks might appeal to old folks. :blush: Will I buy them. I am not sure though - like you said I don't want to throw money away like I have in the past.... I have some climbing paws... I never use them. I have some Jims steps seldom use them. Several different platforms. I prefer Ameristeps. I usually use muddy pros and aiders. I have lone wolf sticks. And hawk sticks. An aerohunter and a kestrel and a guidos web and a sit drag. I like the guidos and kestrel best.

Yup I don't want to waste any more dough. Oh and I don't drink red bull. With the money I save on Red Bull I will probably buy the sticks. Oh and 213 calories in a Red Bull. If I drink that stuff I will be carrying extra weight to the field in no time. All in fun brother
 
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Ontariofarmer said:
Well. I will be 60 years old in two months. My knees are worn out from pushing several hundred thousand pigs over thirty years - so every pound helps. I would have said the same when I was young strong and had no cash. I guess the sticks might appeal old folks. :blush: Will I buy them. I am not sure though - like you said I don't want to throw money away like I have in the past.... I have some climbing paws... I never use them. I have some Jims steps seldom use them. Several different platforms. I prefer Ameristeps. I usually use muddy pros and aiders. I have lone wolf sticks. And hawk sticks. An aerohunter and a kestrel and a guidos web and a sit drag. I like the guidos and kestrel best.

Yup I don't want to waste any more dough. Oh and I don't drink red bull. With the money I save on Red Bull I will probably buy the sticks. Oh and 213 calories in a Red Bull. If I drink that stuff I will be carrying extra weight to the field in no time. All in fun brother
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red bull gives ya wings, but yeah if youre countin 213 calories.....moment on the lips, lifetime on the hips o_O
but yeah at 60 it would probably just make you have a heart attack
 
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DaveT1963 said:
There is some wisdom in sticking to and perfecting one method. I used to try a lot of different things based upon terrain and type of tree - I have settled on sticks, with a single foot aider and I even incorporated your tether foot loop when I want to go above 18 foot. After three years of scouting, setting up trees and hunting I can now do this blindfolded (i.e. with all but no light). Often whatever moonlight that is available is all I need once I get to my tree. if I use any light at all it is a small red lens headlamp that just barely illuminates 2-3 foot in front of me. I seldom if ever spook deer as I climb.
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My experience is the same as Dave's. There are so many ideas on this site. Pick one at a time. Practice it. It will lead to safety, quiet, and speed.
I still like sticks and aiders best too and would like to try the Red squirrel aider this winter, post season after I see a video.
Dan's sticks are not much variation from what I am doing except they are lighter. With an aiders three would be under 6 pounds. Three muddy pro sticks with aiders are almost 10 pounds. Dan's sticks are competitive with spikes - as far as weight goes and easier to set up than multiple Jims Stepps .
Put a cam on it - extra weight and cost and they would be almost perfect for me... but maybe not others.
 
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I agree with the cam mod on Dan’s sticks. Im always looking for new gear. I use spurs but can’t use them everywhere i.e. state land. Unless @bowhunter15 wants to build me a set i will most likely buy a set. X2 on the @redsquirrel aider system but im waiting on the video before I try it out. Im patient right now as I got alot going on but Dan’s sticks have me at this point but i am looking for more details abd a release date!!!
 
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It is. This pic is public domain. You can see the perforation.
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Saved weight on a safety strap too. Yikes.


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d_rek said:
My cousin had Dan on his podcast not that long ago and they were talking about it (Deer Hunter Podcast on iTunes).

I believe the finished sticks are coming in at around 1.5lbs. So less than 10lbs for 4 sticks. Not bad!
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Need 5 to get to 20'. WE Stepps with Red Aider is still less weight to get more height.


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PJC said:
Need 5 to get to 20'. WE Stepps with Red Aider is still less weight to get more height.


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But 3 with the DaveT1963 wider gets you to 20’ for less than the 6 stepps I need. That’s my plan anyways. The 20’/Kong sticks may be the best solution though.
 
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I would rather have 1.5 pound sticks with aiders than WE steps as much as I like Andrew. I do intend to give WE steps more practice this year to try and change my mind.
Dan's sticks.... I will probably buy, but the sticks I built seem just fine so far or modified like kong sticks may even be better.

Three light sticks with aiders and I will get 21 feet at foot height at least.
 
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I missed something here. What are Kong sticks?


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