2024 Gear thread

[thedutchtouch]

Idk man, everyone in the south who hunts that I’ve met or know from the past 10 years or so owns or has owned at least 1 summit. Many of them own several. Several of my buddies still hunt out of open shots and swear by them. They sell tons of them, and they don’t last long in any local classifieds. I know sticks and hang ons are used some in the south but it seems that climbers still rule the roost at least in my parts of Alabama. Obviously my experience is limited but I’m not being hyperbolic when I say everyone I know uses a summit. They’re tried and true, easy to use, light enough, and extremely comfy. Yes they’re bulky and loud going through thick stuff but that doesn’t seem to keep them from killing deer consistently.

Yeah, a lot of people buy ladder stands and leave them in the woods too but they don't get much love here on saddlehunter either. I think summit knows it's niche, hunters that are going to carry the stand in at the beginning of season and leave it around the bast of the tree until the end of season. They sell plenty to that market at a comfortable profit margin so don't see the need to invest more to make a slightly lighter product that may or may not sell more.

 

[gcr0003]

I’m not stress analyst but it only takes a second year engineering student to tell you that quads are a no no. Probably why they made the radius on the top of the bottom step huge and had to add the supports on bottom of the top step to counter the bending after the fact.

@enkriss I would stay away from these bud

 

[BTaylor]

Idk man, everyone in the south who hunts that I’ve met or know from the past 10 years or so owns or has owned at least 1 summit. Many of them own several. Several of my buddies still hunt out of open shots and swear by them. They sell tons of them, and they don’t last long in any local classifieds. I know sticks and hang ons are used some in the south but it seems that climbers still rule the roost at least in my parts of Alabama. Obviously my experience is limited but I’m not being hyperbolic when I say everyone I know uses a summit. They’re tried and true, easy to use, light enough, and extremely comfy. Yes they’re bulky and loud going through thick stuff but that doesn’t seem to keep them from killing deer consistently.

I never owned a summit. Climber wise I have had Baker, Old Man, and API. Hunted off a couple summits that buddies had newer and way older versions.

 

[Camelcluch]

Reminds me of the white buffalo sticks.

 

[GeoFish]

Treestyx.com is live.

 

[thedutchtouch]

Those look pretty slick. I still stand by my not wanting to be a first Gen/beta tester, but they seem pretty well designed.

 

[enkriss]

Well...

These look badass. But… they are plastic.

 

[roosterstraw]

Treestyx.com is live.

How much do they cost?

 

[GeoFish]

How much do they cost?

If you have to ask you can't afford them? LOL

 

[Plebe]

Heavy-Duty Climbing Sticks

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[BTaylor]

If you have to ask you can't afford them? LOL

Wait til he get his proceeds from the classifieds.

 

[gcr0003]

Heavy-Duty Climbing Sticks

Our heavy-duty climbing sticks are made of welded steel for maximum safety and durability. They are laser-cut to eliminate any excess weight, making them the ultimate semi-permanent option. These heavy-duty climbing sticks are tested to withstand the weight of both the hunter and the necessary gear.

trickoutdoors.com

High Quality Innovative Hunting Products | Trick Outdoors

Trick Outdoors is your ultimate destination for innovative hunting products. All your favorite hunting supplies and equipment all in one location. Proudly made in the USA.

trickoutdoors.com

What’s the weight on those? Didn’t see it

Oh solid steel

 

[thedutchtouch]

What’s the weight on those? Didn’t see it

They are advertising how that are made out of steel and can be left out on the tree... That and selling with a stick spacer accessory makes me think they may not be targeting the mobile/lightweight crowd...

 

[Camelcluch]

These look badass. But… they are plastic.

That’s a big but

 

[GeoFish]

What’s the weight on those? Didn’t see it

They are made from steel. If you have to ask the weight, you are not strong enough to carry them, LOL

 

[elk yinzer]

Huh. Those center cables are in interesting idea at the least, but I think it ends there? I don't think that would work for me, I like to stand right there most of the time. I guess another solution in seach of a problem.

The LW .5 cables don't get in my way, really at all. Very easy to step over it get into hardcore parkour, full lean for the B roll, saddle position. Never understood that one.

 

[Camelcluch]

Supposed to 10% lighter but no real info on what they have:

 

[BackSpasm]

i LOVE when ATA is popping off, maybe my favorite day on the site... so much entertainment!!! Did you guys miss the post above that hunt arsenal already has an RZR 2.0 coming out???? Im scared for my wallet

 

[Rutman]

Sounds like the trophy line platform is weighing 2 pounds according to the IG video they just posted


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[bowhunthard88]

How much do they cost?

Supposedly retail is $125 per stick. IDK if they have a package deal...