API huntin sticks vs Hawk Helium???

[Cleggett27]

Which one and why?

 

[RRussell]

I only have the hawks but I am thinking of getting a set of API to try out

 

[ImThere]

Do you like folding steps or non folding steps?
Other than that no real difference


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[Bwhana]

Have both, but only use the Hawks. Lighter and easier to carry with folding steps and they are more solid on the tree with better standoffs. Nothing wrong with the APIs, just like the Hawks better.

 

[Flint]

Have both, but only use the Hawks. Lighter and easier to carry with folding steps and they are more solid on the tree with better standoffs. Nothing wrong with the APIs, just like the Hawks better.

2nd this!

 

[tim_dawg22]

I used a set of 4 cut down helium’s with rope mode and nylon webbing aiders for the last 2 seasons and loved them.

This year I switched to 5 WE steps with knaider/swaider and that’s been my go to so far. Sold the helium’s to fund their new stuff with the suction cups but didn’t wanna ditch the WE. I was faster with the helium’s but I get around an extra 5 ft with the steps in a more compact package.

Picked up the APIs and cut em down and drilled them. Got me thinking about switching to sticks again because I like the way they stack better than the helium’s did.

Pretty sure the APIs are a little heavier even cut down and drilled because the steps and standoffs are so beefy.


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[tim_dawg22]

Actually just weighed them.

Set of 3 helium’s cut to 24” no straps weighs in at 7.15lbs.

Set of 3 API cut to 24” and drilled with 1/2” holes no straps weighs in at 6.85lbs.


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[Bwhana]

Mine are cut down to 15" total stick length and weigh 5.5 lbs as shown with @DanO alumibuttons and 1/4" amsteel ropes.