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Best Climbing Sticks?

Bigterp said:
I’ve owned & tried most every stick out. My preference is full length beast sticks ( no longer produced, only 20” available). They bite the tree extremely well , have a flat double step design & a good set of stock straps. I know there are lighter more compact methods but I’ve stopped searching for more perfection than what I use currently.
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I still like rapid rails better than anything else produced to this point but they are a long ways from the best true mobile option. For true mobile hunting I think no sticks the best route. A one stick platform or for lack of better terminology a one stick stand(hang on stand that will climb) is potentially the least weight and fiddle factor.
 
WISCO said:
I've only tried two brands of climbing sticks. The Novix double minis and the Tethrd Skeletors. I sold the Novix because I despised the straps with buckles and the way they stacked. Packing them up was a pain. I purchase the Skeletors for the attachment method, stacking, the stand off and the way they bite the tree. The attachment method also stores nice and neat on the stick. They are hands down a better stick. For the price and features they packed into these sticks I dont think there is another stick on the market that is close to it. The way the stick is built you can also install retractable aiders if you choose. The only downside is their weight and that doesnt bother me.
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Thanks WISCO!
 
Ive used the OG lone wolf 32'' sticks for many years and loved everything about them, with the exception that carrying 4 of them became cumbersome. The standoffs on the lone wolfs bite very well and have good foot room when you climb. What i would look\do look for now days for sticks that would make them a favorite would be:

-double steps
-light weight
-standoff bite
-attachment method
-packability (light weight still isnt an advantage if they pack like crap) *which is the reason i never tried beast sticks. every body loves them but they look like they are a nightmare to pack with the way they stack.*

ive used other sticks such as the hawk heliums, API huntin sticks, and most recently purchased the latitude carbon sticks which i can already say just due to the weight and packability, may become my favorite (still need to do more testing)
 
Finally getting around to answering the question @John VanDerLaan asked.

Beast Sticks (Original)
  • Durable
  • Bite the tree extremely well
  • Relatively light
  • distance from the tree for me is no issue
  • I've never seconds guessed the stick
I've played around with attachment methods which have gotten sketchy. To me a convenient upgrade to these sticks would be some kind of attachment method similar to other sticks like the Tethrd's One/Skeletor/Grit sticks.

I tried bolts last year and came back to the Beast Sticks. I'll be trying the Tethrd One sticks this year.
 
Bigterp said:
I’ve owned & tried most every stick out. My preference is full length beast sticks ( no longer produced, only 20” available). They bite the tree extremely well , have a flat double step design & a good set of stock straps. I know there are lighter more compact methods but I’ve stopped searching for more perfection than what I use currently.
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I have these same sticks and concur, the Beast Sticks full length are hard to beat. 2nd best for me would be the Tethrd One Sticks because of the weight and tight packing. When I have a long walk to my hunting spot, the Tethrd sticks become my #1.
 
I've used a bunch over the years......mostly with fixed stands before gravitating to a saddle in the past year. The majority are heavy, bulky and cumbersome.....especially the single step variety. This fall I invested in a set of Latitude Carbon SS sticks, which proved really nice for a variety of reasons. I also found a good deal on a set of 20" Beast Bear sticks and crafted my own 1/8" Amsteel daisy chains to be rid of cam buckle straps. Stealth stripped with a Viole' strap......these are going to be stiff competition for the Carbon SS this coming fall.
 
Alaska at Heart said:
I've used a bunch over the years......mostly with fixed stands before gravitating to a saddle in the past year. The majority are heavy, bulky and cumbersome.....especially the single step variety. This fall I invested in a set of Latitude Carbon SS sticks, which proved really nice for a variety of reasons. I also found a good deal on a set of 20" Beast Bear sticks and crafted my own 1/8" Amsteel daisy chains to be rid of cam buckle straps. Stealth stripped with a Viole' strap......these are going to be stiff competition for the Carbon SS this coming fall.
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Can you post a pic or 2 of your Beast sticks and what you did to them?
 
Thanks! As much as I like the latitude sticks I’m really considering getting another set of beast sticks too. Would like a different option than the regular cam buckles for them tho. Seems like a lot of guys are trying AmSteel options. I never did try any when I had my last set.
 
Alaska at Heart said:
I've used a bunch over the years......mostly with fixed stands before gravitating to a saddle in the past year. The majority are heavy, bulky and cumbersome.....especially the single step variety. This fall I invested in a set of Latitude Carbon SS sticks, which proved really nice for a variety of reasons. I also found a good deal on a set of 20" Beast Bear sticks and crafted my own 1/8" Amsteel daisy chains to be rid of cam buckle straps. Stealth stripped with a Viole' strap......these are going to be stiff competition for the Carbon SS this coming fall.
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How are the Beast sticks less bulky and cumbersome?
 
Westdesign03 said:
Thanks! As much as I like the latitude sticks I’m really considering getting another set of beast sticks too. Would like a different option than the regular cam buckles for them tho. Seems like a lot of guys are trying AmSteel options. I never did try any when I had my last set.
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If you have a little DIY in your genetic code, goggle "building your own Amsteel daisy chains". There are a number of options to watch and it is really pretty simple. I ordered 56' of 1/8" Amsteel Blue from SRE that cost just over $22 shipped. Then I borrowed a number 7 knitting needle from my wife to serve as a "fid"....for separating the fibers. The first one took me close to an hour......the next 3 (for a set of four) took about 40 minutes from start to completion. They run about $16-20 per daisy chain, so my time saved me about $40-50
 
Alaska at Heart said:
They are much lighter and simpler to pack than Muddy Pro sticks.....more compact and easier to transport in the woods than my OG full length LW single step sticks.....for starters
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Maybe you meant the majority were, not the majority are?

Amongst offerings that post date Beast Sticks, Beast Sticks are some of the bulkiest.

I don’t think it’s unmanageable or anything, but they aren’t exactly streamlined.
 
Plebe said:
Maybe you meant the majority were, not the majority are?

Amongst offerings that post date Beast Sticks, Beast Sticks are some of the bulkiest.

I don’t think it’s unmanageable or anything, but they aren’t exactly streamlined.
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Stacked and connected with Voile straps as they go on one of my packs, the Latitude Carbon SS sticks nested are 7" from the bottom stand-off to the upright of the top stick. Conversely, the Beast Gear Sticks are just a touch over 10". There is 1# of weight difference....advantage to the carbon sticks between them. Of the three pack options I use, they work eaqually well on 2 of the 3, with a slight advantage to the Lattitude on the waist pack shelf.

Last year around this time, I watched a very long stick comparison video, which offered a host of measures for the sake of comparision. By the end, I wasn't convinced that the difference between most was all that appreciable. If you do sir, I trust you have found a better option. This is my BWMG pack and setup with Beast Gear sticks attached.....easy on and off....no appreciable bulk to me.
 

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Alaska at Heart said:
Stacked and connected with Voile straps as they go on one of my packs, the Latitude Carbon SS sticks nested are 7" from the bottom stand-off to the upright of the top stick. Conversely, the Beast Gear Sticks are just a touch over 10". There is 1# of weight difference....advantage to the carbon sticks between them. Of the three pack options I use, they work eaqually well on 2 of the 3, with a slight advantage to the Lattitude on the waist pack shelf.

Last year around this time, I watched a very long stick comparison video, which offered a host of measures for the sake of comparision. By the end, I wasn't convinced that the difference between most was all that appreciable. If you do sir, I trust you have found a better option. This is my BWMG pack and setup with Beast Gear sticks attached.....easy on and off....no appreciable bulk to me.
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I like that setup. I'm envious of you smaller guys though. I think I would need 30" sticks to carry that way, or else the steps and standoffs would be digging into my love handles lol.

BT
 
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