Shane Wink
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I have been looking through the forum and kinda want to know what the consensus is on what most are using to climb with. One stick, more sticks, steps, no sticks, etc
A muddy stick with an aider is even better - higher with less to carry. If you want a longer stick the helium stick modified with a versa button and a rope is good too - and an aider.Muddy rope sticks, hands down the best thing I have ever used. Started with LW, went to Jim Stepps, back to LW with aider, then to Ameristep rapid rails and then muddy pro sticks for the past 5 years.
Thanks,
Boswell
Did you ever try a rope modified lone wolf?Muddy rope sticks, hands down the best thing I have ever used. Started with LW, went to Jim Stepps, back to LW with aider, then to Ameristep rapid rails and then muddy pro sticks for the past 5 years.
Thanks,
Boswell
I have tried aiders, but they scare the hell out of me.A muddy stick with an aider is even better - higher with less to carry. If you want a longer stick the helium stick modified with a versa button and a rope is good too - and an aider.
I seen no point, @bowhunter15 did a video about the rope mod that showed the rope mod on the LW was slower than original strap, but it did cut some weight. I am not a fan of the LW sticks anyways, between the single step on each side and I don't like having 3 steps per stick. It makes the stick less stable. The bottom step is to far from the anchor point, so they have a tendency to kick off the tree with any side pressure or pulling to hard with your hand.Did you ever try a rope modified lone wolf?
Yup there is some risk in everything. I did not like aiders at first but practice makes you more comfortable. Aiders mean you carry less to climb higher. If you feel uncomfortable just use an aider on the bottom stick at first. That will put you at 7 to 8 feet with one stick you don't have far to fall.I have tried aiders, but they scare the hell out of me.
I seen no point, @bowhunter15 did a video about the rope mod that showed the rope mod on the LW was slower than original strap, but it did cut some weight. I am not a fan of the LW sticks anyways, between the single step on each side and I don't like having 3 steps per stick. It makes the stick less stable. The bottom step is to far from the anchor point, so they have a tendency to kick off the tree with any side pressure or pulling to hard with your hand.
Thanks,
Boswell
What aiders do you like? I have muddy sticks I can play with too. I never used them because of the height restrictions. I'll have to try the aider set upI have tried aiders, but they scare the hell out of me.
I seen no point, @bowhunter15 did a video about the rope mod that showed the rope mod on the LW was slower than original strap, but it did cut some weight. I am not a fan of the LW sticks anyways, between the single step on each side and I don't like having 3 steps per stick. It makes the stick less stable. The bottom step is to far from the anchor point, so they have a tendency to kick off the tree with any side pressure or pulling to hard with your hand.
Thanks,
Boswell
What aiders do you like? I have muddy sticks I can play with too. I never used them because of the height restrictions. I'll have to try the aider set up
This might be a dumb question but how can you make good use of 5 step aider on the bottom step? I have modified 2 step helium sticks and 2step aiders. With 20" per step the top of my first stick is 80" off the ground which is about all I can reach well to fasten a stick. Are you getting higher than that?I have this one on bottom
https://www.karstsports.com/black-diamond-etrier/?variant=7761028&gclid=CPzs16PkutMCFYM7gQod3zMI-w
I have these on the next two
https://www.google.com/search?q=cmi...&ved=0ahUKEwjwiPXG5LrTAhWFRSYKHVDsDIUQgTYIggI
I use the muddy pro with these and I do carry the fourth stick but don't use it often.
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This might be a dumb question but how can you make good use of 5 step aider on the bottom step? I have modified 2 step helium sticks and 2step aiders. With 20" per step the top of my first stick is 80" off the ground which is about all I can reach well to fasten a stick. Are you getting higher than that?
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Muddy rope sticks, hands down the best thing I have ever used. Started with LW, went to Jim Stepps, back to LW with aider, then to Ameristep rapid rails and then muddy pro sticks for the past 5 years.
Thanks,
Boswell
I concur!!I just got the spurs this year, but I think they will end up my #1 Climbing method...
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