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1 sticking setups
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Dmathews87
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18'' stick with cam cleat which i think is important vs the versa button or any other rope attachment method. 2 step amsteel aider. angled scout top step platform
35' rappel line with quick link. schwabisch hitch above an ATC device and auto block below.
30' 3/16 pull rope that i also use to pull my rappel line with (dont like 550 cord and dynaglide)
35' rappel line with quick link. schwabisch hitch above an ATC device and auto block below.
30' 3/16 pull rope that i also use to pull my rappel line with (dont like 550 cord and dynaglide)
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Mines pretty standard. 16" tube, EWO UP, cam cleat w/ full bury amsteel, ewo double step with a custom 15" 3 step aider that the owner of tx5 made and I happened to buy used. 40' rescuetech w/madrock, Dynaglide loop in end for pulling bow up, Dynaglide for pull down..
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I have a stock EWO UP with the stock double step bottom, 15" with a two step aider. My go-to this year has been my modded Muddy Pro with the EWO LP upper and the ULS lower with a three step Ultimaider. This is a bit heavier and a little clunky but its a tank in the tree and I like its stability. Ideally, I want to get a EWO 15" stick and put the platforms on that for next season. @phatkaw really likes the OOAL flat scout for his top platform on his EWO one stick. I may try this someday as well.
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DB4x4
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API Hunt'n Stick modified with the UP platform on top and a matching EWO standoff on the bottom. Stock button and cam strap for me, no cam cleat necessary. 35' of 10mm rope and an 8mm oval quick link. Ropeman1 and prusik backup for climbing/hunting. ATC and prusik brake for rappelling.
I lash the stick to my pack along with whatever outer layer I'm taking. Compact and 10x lighter than what I used to do in my climber days... Carrying the outer layer and putting it on at height helps keep me from getting too sweaty while walking and climbing.
I lash the stick to my pack along with whatever outer layer I'm taking. Compact and 10x lighter than what I used to do in my climber days... Carrying the outer layer and putting it on at height helps keep me from getting too sweaty while walking and climbing.
Yep, the flat Scout is my favorite by far! I have had a bunch of different one-sticks and the Scout gives me more USABLE places to put my feet for working around the tree than everything I tried soo far.
The stick I kept out of all the ones I have had is actually a Muddy Pro cut down to about 18" with EWO standoffs and bottom step.
I've had a bunch of different aiders as well and I like a 2 stepper at 15". I only ever needed a third step on the aider for getting up on the stick from the ground. Was never really used while climbing...
I'm a huge fan of adding additional steps to any of my platforms and I keep 4 Ameristeps nestled in my Scout (thanks for the idea @Razorbak66 !) and almost always take the extra minute or so to put them around the tree.
Another thing I've done I cut the square tube flush on top with the platform and on the bottom right under the step.
What that does is let me stand my stick up either way and it doesn't tip over.it doesn't sound like too big of a deal but it's really convenient!
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Do you cam buckle the extra steps ?
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^^^ That thing looks sweet!!!
I had an FXD Shikar with an angled Monarch that was ok.
I haven't gotten my hands (or feet) on a flat Monarch yet.
I love the aiders that come on OOAL sticks!
I had an FXD Shikar with an angled Monarch that was ok.
I haven't gotten my hands (or feet) on a flat Monarch yet.
I love the aiders that come on OOAL sticks!
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I will have to upload pics later, but I am using a Hawk mini with the HSP platform and Bayou Bow Medic angled extensions attached, Harken cam cleat with accessory rope from EWO, a big gear tie as a grab handle and a 2 step amsteel aider.
People complain about the hawk sticks and platform but i have put that thing through the ringer the last 2 seasons with no issues and it is a much cheaper set up than most one-sticks.
People complain about the hawk sticks and platform but i have put that thing through the ringer the last 2 seasons with no issues and it is a much cheaper set up than most one-sticks.
Dmathews87
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The problem you're going to run into is everyone one sticks a different way so the ''needs'' are going to vary as far as a list. Heres what i would say is bare minimum:
- a stick obviously, with an aider (2-3 step aider)
-tether (some people are hunting off their rappel which is 30-40', some people are hunting off a standard tether and pulling out a separate rappel line later)
-quicklink (not a carabiner)
-cord to pull tether\rappel line down with
-rappel device\method (some will argue this isnt necessary to start because you could technically one stick back down but i do not and cannot recommend that)
-linesmans belt (going to catch crap for this one, but imo its needed, especially if you not comfortable yet)
thats the essentials to actually climb with that method. There's a ton more stuff we could break down but its all going to be preference.
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What do you NEED? A stick, a tether, and a lineman rope. Everything else is a luxury. You can one-stick down the same way you one-stick up. I did it for two years before I started rappelling. Nobody likes to do it though because rappelling requires less physical effort and it's fun.
Everyone seems to have over-complicated this method in the last two years. You don't NEED fancy sticks, and cam cleats, and quick links, and overpriced out-of-stock ascenders... But they can make things easier.
I always go back to this video, posted 9 years ago. So simple, so quick, so quiet. Although I would have liked to see him use his lineman rope when advancing his tether.
I could easily do it with my current set up. Hawk helium 3 step and a predator platform. Interesting, this make a lot more sense. The additional equipment (ropes, descenders, etc) is mainly for on the way down.
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I would cut that full size Hawk down and make it a fun size Hawk. Add a two step aider and you have something that will let you climb quickly and efficiently, but still pack down very small:
Once you get to your desired height, set your predator platform and hunt.
Is one sticking really worth
Is one sticking worth it ? How many are doing it ? Are guys using one sticks like the Big B.O.B or a stick like a Muddy Pro with an aiders and a platform ? Just curious .
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EWO climbing stick, UP platform for top step and just regular bottom step. Backwoods aider sewn to bottom step. Love this stick, so solid.
