Best way to quiet your sticks

[Chuck2450]

I just purchased a set of beast sticks. These are very loud. What have you guys done to quiet these down. Any tips or tricks would be appreciated.

 

[DB4x4]

I know this isn't the answer you're looking for, but it should get a chuckle out of somebody...

The best way I found to quiet down sticks is to only carry one. Can't bang 'em together if you only have one.

 

[Camelcluch]

Stealth Strips

 

[Plebe]

Haven't had Beast sticks, but I saw this video (below) awhile ago. The Stealth Outdoors kit leaves the standoff bolts exposed allowing metal-metal contact during stacking. Mark Dohring adds material there.

Folks who have them probably have more insider tips too.

 

[TooheyBirdie]

Stealth strips are great/ I essentially followed Marks example as shown in the video above and they works pretty well.. in the off season I'll probably add some additional pieces to areas on the standoffs that I've still managed to ping together... Also though... and thinking about it while I'm out in the field has REALLY helped.. is to be hyper aware of the sticks as you handle them.. i've significantly reduced the amount of times ding them together after refining how I climb and where I put each stick prior to the next move.. Other than that.. yeah.. stealth strips

 

[BTaylor]

Stop using them and rope climb

 

[NoxCounty]

I used to go all out: Great Stuff foam, stealth strips, various tapes and wraps. Stealth strips worked well but I found if I slow my roll and pay attention to what I’m doing, I can avoid major bangs regardless of tape. They don’t have to look pretty to function. Find contact points and use some sort of tape to reduce clangs. Slowing down and practicing are the only things that will truly help silence your endeavor.

 

[DB4x4]

I know this isn't the answer you're looking for, but it should get a chuckle out of somebody...

The best way I found to quiet down sticks is to only carry one. Can't bang 'em together if you only have one.

... But in all seriousness, the one I do use is wrapped in cheap camo hockey tape. Mainly to make it less cold to the touch in late season, but it does help absorb vibration and keep the cam buckle from clanging against bare metal.

 

[Mschmeiske]

Stealth strips and I’d do amsteel/rope mod for tying them to the tree instead of the straps that come with them.

 

[OspreyZB]

Just slow down and don't bang them together. Or if you don't wanna have to think about it, cover em in stealth strips.

 

[Zero One Actual]

Stealth strips and rope mods to get rid of buckles. Then be careful and methodical. If you have the money sell the beast sticks and get the carbon fiber timber ninja sticks. Then it sounds like antlers.

 

[Iron_llama]

I use vet wrap, sometimes over foam pipe insulation. If you can stuff some foam inside the tube it might help prevent clanking as well.

 

[TheBlindCat]

I use stealth strips on the tube and over the bracket like the video above. Also using RDA’s trucker hitch daisy to remove metallic buckles.

 

[bigmike23]

Uncle Lou

 

[kyler1945]

Sell them on the classifieds.

Or toss em in trash.


But, if you’re gonna keep em, vet tape reapplied once a season for temp install. Stealth strip for permanent install.

 

[raisins]

Just slow down and don't bang them together. Or if you don't wanna have to think about it, cover em in stealth strips.

this, mostly

i only do the bare minimum to quiet stuff (stealth strips)

if you are banging stuff around a lot, then I'd

1. revisit how you are packing stuff in and your system to handle stuff at the tree and while climbing

2. slow down and pay attention, you should not be moving at a usual or rushed pace and you should be paying attention like your life depends upon it because it does

 

[2Sloe]

I used to use sticky backed neoprene on my Summit Viper. You can get it various thicknesses and it should take much to really put the quiet on a stick. Good Luck!

 

[mikeout10]

Stop using them and rope climb

Cause rope climbing isn’t loud at all!

 

[BTaylor]

Cause rope climbing isn’t loud at all!

Correct based on what I have seen this season. I have climbed 3 times this year with deer inside 55 yards and not run them off.

 

[MKERN1285]

LWCG buckless straps and stealth strips. Used that this past season and super quiet and solid on the tree