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Arsenal/EWO Solo stick

If anyone at Hunt Arsenal is listening.... please consider making a Larger Platform for the Solo Stick so that we can remove the small one and install the larger one whenever needed for different hunting situations.

This small platform seems to be good for run-and-gun short hunts but may not be as comfortable for long hours of hunting.
 
CamoHunter said:
Definitely not more room on the Solo Stick platform compared to the EWO platform.

The small angle on the Solo Stick platform that is next to where it touches the tree is 1 1/4.

The small angle on the EWO platform that is where it touches the tree is 3 3/8.

The angles on the Solo Stick platform are more rounded and so your feet want to try to slip when applying side pressure. Difficult to get a good foot hold because the angles are shorter and just really weird.

Not enough room for both boots on a single side when applying side pressure for difficult shot angles when needed. Your feet are trying to be positioned over the 2 points of the angles. The rounded angled sides are slippery.

The angles on the EWO platform are flat and squared off and so this allows for your feet to get a really good position and a strong foot hold. The sides are not slippery at all.

Place your EWO platform directly over top of the Solo Stick platform and you will see for yourself how much more room the EWO platform has.

This is why it would be great for Arsenal to produce a larger platform option for the Solo Stick that could replace the smaller size one with if anyone wanted to do so.
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you have more foot room. I have both sticks. I can spin around on the solo stick have difficulties on the ewo ultimate. the angle takes away the ease if you choosed to spin around
 
cheecho67 said:
you have more foot room. I have both sticks. I can spin around on the solo stick have difficulties on the ewo ultimate. the angle takes away the ease if you choosed to spin around
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I have both sticks also. In the EWO platform, I have the Flat version which seems to be larger than the Solo Stick platform.

I am guessing you have the Angled EWO platform and that may be why you are seeing the differences you're seeing.
 
CamoHunter said:
Definitely not more room on the Solo Stick platform compared to the EWO platform.

The small angle on the Solo Stick platform that is next to where it touches the tree is 1 1/4.

The small angle on the EWO platform that is where it touches the tree is 3 3/8.

The angles on the Solo Stick platform are more rounded and so your feet want to try to slip when applying side pressure. Difficult to get a good foot hold because the angles are shorter and just really weird.

Not enough room for both boots on a single side when applying side pressure for difficult shot angles when needed. Your feet are trying to be positioned over the 2 points of the angles. The rounded angled sides are slippery.

The angles on the EWO platform are flat and squared off and so this allows for your feet to get a really good position and a strong foot hold. The sides are not slippery at all.

Place your EWO platform directly over top of the Solo Stick platform and you will see for yourself how much more room the EWO platform has.

This is why it would be great for Arsenal to produce a larger platform option for the Solo Stick that could replace the smaller size one with if anyone wanted to do so.
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from side to side is only like 1" - 1 1/2" but I do agree would be nice to have a bigger platform in a way I guess that would be gen 2
 
Crcusmonky said:
The OG design was wider and deeper. However, it looks like it got scrapped. I thought I had a pic but I can’t find it.


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Yup, which is when I decided to order it I believe! Too bad. Not everyone has size 10 shoes.
 
CamoHunter said:
I have both sticks also. In the EWO platform, I have the Flat version which seems to be larger than the Solo Stick platform.

I am guessing you have the Angled EWO platform and that may be why you are seeing the differences you're seeing.
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Yes, I was assuming that you had the angled Platform
 
Obviously, havent hunted from it yet, but i can’t see that much difference for my size 11’s. But, i don’t wear rubber clown boots AND i use three squirrel steps. Hopefully it will be a great addition to the tool box. Prolly kill one from the ground or a 12’ ladder stand, knowing my luck.
 

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enkriss said:
Hurry up…. I need to know if I am canceling my order.
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Rutman said:
I’m on this unit right now about 20ft up a tree. It’s as solid as the og EWO stick. Bites into the tree just as good. Very solid. Does not budge at all with side pressure. The angled front isn’t as pronounced, which is fine, but you can still feel the angle. Only thing I can knock it on is the plastic rope clips. Platform is slightly smaller than the UP top. I think it’s a winner.

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I am curious what size shoe do wear ? I am a size 9 do think a ring of steps would help with the comfort ?
 
enkriss said:
Hurry up…. I need to know if I am canceling my order.
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Rutman said:
I’m on this unit right now about 20ft up a tree. It’s as solid as the og EWO stick. Bites into the tree just as good. Very solid. Does not budge at all with side pressure. The angled front isn’t as pronounced, which is fine, but you can still feel the angle. Only thing I can knock it on is the plastic rope clips. Platform is slightly smaller than the UP top. I think it’s a winner.

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I am curious what size shoe do wear ? I am a size 9
 
Well, people are reporting that the cam cleat binds on the rope even when you pull up the stick loose slack which happened to me and I have to physically use my fingers to spin cam loose to disengage and seems like it’s putting stress on the rope
 
Hmm I’ve not read about that yet with the EWO cleat before but maybe the ones on this new stick aren’t the same supplier. I haven’t been able to try my stick yet due to some
Medical restrictions but that should be warranted then if it’s a problem.
 
woodsdog2 said:
Hmm I’ve not read about that yet with the EWO cleat before but maybe the ones on this new stick aren’t the same supplier. I haven’t been able to try my stick yet due to some
Medical restrictions but that should be warranted then if it’s a problem.
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I had an EWO cleat and it absolutely devoured my Amsteel. I have a Schaefer at the ready when the stick comes in.
 
Most of the time you have to help the cleat open up with a finger when pulling the rope out. It takes some getting used to, but it’s doable.


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