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2019 Helium Mods

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Since people are starting to get their new model Hawk Helium sticks, I thought I'd create a thread to discuss modifications to them.

I plan on swapping out the straps for something else. I'm considering either some type of rope or versa strap as I find the buckles on the stock straps cumbersome.

After that's sorted out, maybe some one step fixed aiders on each stick depending on test climb height.

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Should be getting my stick today. Plan on using it for Cain's one stick method. It will be nice to have a refresher on some of the mods and to see some new things people have come up with.
 
I cut mine down and did rope the mod with diy versa buttons. Stealth strips. Then I took the 3 straps and made a 2 step elk yinzer stlye moveable aider. I've yet to try it more than 1 stick high so time will tell if it's something I'll stick to using. A person could always use the straps to make 1 step permanently attached aiders too.
 
I just got my 3 pack. I'm going to replace the straps with woven daisy chain webbing once that becomes available for purchase. I don't like messing with aiders above ground level, so I added a 3 step aider to the bottom stick. That let's me put the 1st stick as high as I can (about 7.5 feet). Without any more aiders it let's me get to 15-16 feet with 3 sticks. I like to stay with only 3 sticks so i was toying around with the idea of one sticking if I need to get above 15-16 feet.....not sure if that will work out.
 
Video is almost done. I modded the old version to work like the new version. I cut both down and they're great.

These are pics of the old version. I'll upload the 2019s soon.
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g2outdoors said:
Video is almost done. I modded the old version to work like the new version. I cut both down and they're great.

These are pics of the old version. I'll upload the 2019s soon.
05b8e37256c905eef2668596c0a1b56e.jpg

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Are you using the slots for the bottom steps or did you drill new holes? I can't quite tell from the pics
 
g2outdoors said:
Video is almost done. I modded the old version to work like the new version. I cut both down and they're great.

These are pics of the old version. I'll upload the 2019s soon.
05b8e37256c905eef2668596c0a1b56e.jpg
77f6a5b96e932142b5a1ec1bc640394c.jpg
74f13cf95dd50b26ccd938ed6335531c.jpg
7317d3ba9126a8278f114a51aefd6896.jpg


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Those are some sexy looking versa straps.... want to sell 5?...:)
 
I cut mine down and painted today. I haven't decided If i want to do a rope mod or amsteel daisy chain. Might try the woven daisy chain from DanO on them but the versa button is kind of big, not sure how they'd fit.Screenshot_20190628-221246_Gallery.jpg
 
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