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Has anyone tried the beast stick platforms?

greg728

greg728

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I’m trying to decide if I wanna shell out $400 on an EWO stick. After buying a new saddle, bow strings, sight and arrows (and vacation this summer) I’m probably not gonna splurge on that right now. I’m running beast sticks currently and would like to adjust what I already have. Ideally I’d like to put a platform on the top step and one stick with that to pair with my ROS. I still own the predator platform that I can break out for longer hunts but I’d like to cut back on the amount of things I need to strap down. With a platform already on my stick all I’ll have to do is throw on my ROS at hunting height.

My question is has anyone ever used one of these? Looks like they have two models - one at 9 inches wide and another at 12 inches wide. Both of them are only 4.5” deep which is where my hesitation comes from on an already shallow step off. I don’t need a ton of space on my platform as I mostly use my steps on each side of the platform to rest my feet on to straddle the tree but I would like the platform to be deep enough that I can pull off a shot directly behind me. I’m not much of a leaner I’m a sitter in my saddle but I’d like to shoot behind me and be able to take a leak off my platform.

https://www.huntingbeastgear.com/pr...714&utm_medium=email&utm_source=shopify_email

Also - If anyone knows if there any other platform options to run on a beast stick I’d appreciate it.
 
greg728 said:
I’m trying to decide if I wanna shell out $400 on an EWO stick. After buying a new saddle, bow strings, sight and arrows (and vacation this summer) I’m probably not gonna splurge on that right now. I’m running beast sticks currently and would like to adjust what I already have. Ideally I’d like to put a platform on the top step and one stick with that to pair with my ROS. I still own the predator platform that I can break out for longer hunts but I’d like to cut back on the amount of things I need to strap down. With a platform already on my stick all I’ll have to do is throw on my ROS at hunting height.

My question is has anyone ever used one of these? Looks like they have two models - one at 9 inches wide and another at 12 inches wide. Both of them are only 4.5” deep which is where my hesitation comes from on an already shallow step off. I don’t need a ton of space on my platform as I mostly use my steps on each side of the platform to rest my feet on to straddle the tree but I would like the platform to be deep enough that I can pull off a shot directly behind me. I’m not much of a leaner I’m a sitter in my saddle but I’d like to shoot behind me and be able to take a leak off my platform.

https://www.huntingbeastgear.com/pr...714&utm_medium=email&utm_source=shopify_email

Also - If anyone knows if there any other platform options to run on a beast stick I’d appreciate it.
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Beast Gear Bat/Raptor platforms

These shipped out quick. I bought the platforms only because I had 1in sq alum tube on hand. I haven't completely installed them yet, but a very slick setup coming from a climbing stick enthusiast. I'll probably set one up similiar to the no hole stick shown about 18in total langth and pair...
saddlehunter.com
 
Plebe said:

Beast Gear Bat/Raptor platforms

These shipped out quick. I bought the platforms only because I had 1in sq alum tube on hand. I haven't completely installed them yet, but a very slick setup coming from a climbing stick enthusiast. I'll probably set one up similiar to the no hole stick shown about 18in total langth and pair...
saddlehunter.com
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I read through this and it’s one or two people saying they bought it but haven’t tried it yet and the remaining comments were complaining about the cost. Was hoping for feedback from people who have used one since some time has passed hence the new post.
 
I don't have an EWO platform, so I can't compare to that. I have traditionally hunted off a flat monarch pared with a ROS. Last year I used the 9" BG bat wing steps quite a bit, again paired with a ROS. I don't think there is a way I could spin just on the batwing and shoot behind me, I would need at least one of my steps. I liked the BG 9" bat wing steps enough that I have two sticks with them.....got to have a spare.
 
enkriss said:
The price has went down significantly since then.
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What was the original cost? The 9” is $50 and 12” is like $110 which is more than the cost of a stick but I’m not aware of many platforms I’d want to buy for under $100. Was looking at the scout platform but it looks even smaller in depth.
 
onestringer said:
I don't have an EWO platform, so I can't compare to that. I have traditionally hunted off a flat monarch pared with a ROS. Last year I used the 9" BG bat wing steps quite a bit, again paired with a ROS. I don't think there is a way I could spin just on the batwing and shoot behind me, I would need at least one of my steps. I liked the BG 9" bat wing steps enough that I have two sticks with them.....got to have a spare.
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I tried searching for that and didn’t get anything. What does bg stand for?
 
greg728 said:
I read through this and it’s one or two people saying they bought it but haven’t tried it yet and the remaining comments were complaining about the cost. Was hoping for feedback from people who have used one since some time has passed hence the new post.
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Sorry. Didn’t know you had read it already. I’d imagine those who had them in 2002 on that thread have tried them by now. They didn’t seem to be super popular, so maybe reaching out to those guys will be more helpful. I know there are some more posts about them, but can’t know if you’ve combed through them already.
 
greg728 said:
What was the original cost? The 9” is $50 and 12” is like $110 which is more than the cost of a stick but I’m not aware of many platforms I’d want to buy for under $100. Was looking at the scout platform but it looks even smaller in depth.
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Plebe said:
Sorry. Didn’t know you had read it already. I’d imagine those who had them in 2002 on that thread have tried them by now. They didn’t seem to be super popular, so maybe reaching out to those guys will be more helpful. I know there are some more posts about them, but can’t know if you’ve combed through them already.
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All good man!
 
onestringer said:
I don't have an EWO platform, so I can't compare to that. I have traditionally hunted off a flat monarch pared with a ROS. Last year I used the 9" BG bat wing steps quite a bit, again paired with a ROS. I don't think there is a way I could spin just on the batwing and shoot behind me, I would need at least one of my steps. I liked the BG 9" bat wing steps enough that I have two sticks with them.....got to have a spare.
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Do you find that the 9” platforms are sufficient enough to run with a ROS or do you think the 12” would be better?
 
If im not mistaken you can buy the UP or the LP from EWO that will fit 1inch tubing like the beast sticks. Also the OOAL monarch platform fits 1 inch tubing as well. All 3 options run from $125 to $140.
 
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