Shikar Stick Standoffs

[diywhitetail]

I am having an issue with the standoffs on the shikar sticks turning when I stand on them. No matter how much I tighten them.

Anyone else having this problem?


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[Mschmeiske]

They should move and turn some to bite the tree. Some stands offs are solid, others have wiggle room.

 

[Teddy9871]

Is it the mini stick?

 

[diywhitetail]

It’s the 22” model with the turn knob


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[Teddy9871]

I had some problems with the mini, it seemed like if there was paint under the nut and washer it wouldn't get as tight as it should. Sanded the paint off and it seemed to take care of it

 

[enkriss]

Tighten the thumb knob with the standoff about 45 degrees off, when the thumb knob is tight turn the standoff like it’s a wing but. Hold on to the thumb knob so it doesn’t turn.

 

[Smokingbarrel270]

Also, it may be worth mentioning that I've had them stick to the tree when removing them and I've found if you lift the bottom of the stick away from the tree and turn the stick toward the side of the tree your rope comes around on it gives you slack and it's easy to remove quietly without raking the tree.

 

[skyjacker]

Yep. What @enkriss said. Use the standoff to tighten the knob. One hand turns the standoff the other holds the knob. It get's easier as you do it.

 

[dougell]

Loosen the thumb screw,turn the offset about 30 degrees,tighte n the thumb screw and then turn the offset back to level.It won't move.

 

[dougell]

I'm really impressed with every aspect of these shikar sticks.It takes a tiny bit of trial and error but they're about as close to perfect as you can get in my experience.I just wish he's come up with a scout platform that's big enough to turn to the weak side so both feet will fit sideways.

 

[diywhitetail]

Thanks for the input guys. That worked. Seems that they will get better with more use. Made some Daisy Chain last night. Awesome sticks


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