API stick weight?

[kodiak3842]

Have a real world weight on
unmodified sticks as they come from the factory? Just the stick weight is Fine since I will be doing the rope mod.

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[tim_dawg22]

I weighed a set of 3 yesterday fully assembled with no straps and got 9.8 lbs.

That would make 1 stick 3.26 lbs which is roughly 3 lbs 4 oz.


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[kodiak3842]

Thanks a bunch. Think I will try a set.

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[Thickethunter]

I ordered two sets from Cabelas last week after reading a ton of reviews about all the different climbing sticks that are available.
These are the first sticks I have owned but I'm pleased with how they are made.
Im new to this site. Can someone send the link for the rope mod?

 

[pesqimon]

Like this video from Mark Dohring?

Can’t seem to figure out his handle but he’s on here.

 

[Thickethunter]

Yes. Thanks!
Great site but having issue locating information. I plan to spend more time reading the members responses.
There is a ton of useful information on saddlehunter.com!

 

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[vaughn114]

I really like these sticks. I’ve done some mods to mine though. I just like how simple they are. I cut mine 4 inches, removed the middle step, made my own button and use the rope mod. With all of the sticks together with 1/4 Amsteel attached, they’re just over 8lbs. Not too bad for 3 sticks. I carry one removable aider and I have a 4th stick in the works since I have some spare steps laying around....

 

[vaughn114]

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[kodiak3842]

Thanks guys.
I have several set if sticks I have cut down, but wanted a set of full length. Cant be the price on the API, so I thought I would start there. Might drill them out to reduce a bit of weight, but leave them 32"

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[will4554]

For the 79.99 I have seen them marked at I should get another set. Once you modify them they are the best bang for the buck.

 

[vaughn114]

Thanks guys.
I have several set if sticks I have cut down, but wanted a set of full length. Cant be the price on the API, so I thought I would start there. Might drill them out to reduce a bit of weight, but leave them 32"

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Eliminating the center step is why I cut mine down. I’m still able to reach 20’ to the bottom of my platform.


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[tim_dawg22]

For the 79.99 I have seen them marked at I should get another set. Once you modify them they are the best bang for the buck.

I just ordered 2 more sets. I cut down and drilled a set this past weekend and I think I’m gonna have to give them to my buddy. He likes em so much he’s about to ditch his LWs.


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[will4554]

Is that a DIY button?


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[Thickethunter]

I just ordered 2 more sets. I cut down and drilled a set this past weekend and I think I’m gonna have to give them to my buddy. He likes em so much he’s about to ditch his LWs.


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Could you reply with more information about how you drilled holes? What size drill bit? Looks like you finished with a counter sink drill bit.

 

[vaughn114]

Yes. It’s a 1/4 bushing. I believe it’s 5/8 long. 1/4 fender washer and a 1/4-20 bolt and nut.


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[tim_dawg22]

Could you reply with more information about how you drilled holes? What size drill bit? Looks like you finished with a counter sink drill bit.

Yeah I used a punch and tiny bit for a pilot hole. Then finished off with 1/2” bit. I got the countersink yesterday planning to add that finishing touch. But I tested on a scrap piece and it’s coming out pretty rough so I gotta work out the kinks before I do it to the sticks.

I basically followed instructions on the poor mans beast sticks with pictorial discussion that’s also on this forum.


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[Thickethunter]

Thx for the information. I'll search for the poor man's beast stick pictorial