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Catalyst Mini Climbing Sticks

Mschmeiske

Mschmeiske

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I wasn’t sure if anyone posted these sticks yet. I saw the “GWB” they have out on here, but I wasn’t certain if anyone shared these.

I think they want to try and release the mini sticks first and then possible some longer ones?

I attached a photo below with the specs for the mini.

What do you guys think?


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I can dig it. 14.5 is pretty dang short tho.... my 18’s are almost too short for me, but I’m 6’3. I like the weight on those for sure.
 
Jmarzey said:
I can dig it. 14.5 is pretty dang short tho.... my 18’s are almost too short for me, but I’m 6’3. I like the weight on those for sure.
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I’m honestly more interested in a longer stick myself, but I still want to give these a shot. I figured 4 of these would possible get me higher And be lighter than the 3x 20” sticks I have now.
 
Mschmeiske said:
I’m honestly more interested in a longer stick myself, but I still want to give these a shot. I figured 4 of these would possible get me higher And be lighter than the 3x 20” sticks I have now.
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Absolutely... I’ll try anything once lol
 
If they are going to use two bolts per step, why not move the standoff to the bottom bolt so that they can be stacked inline like Beast sticks?

The weight is impressive on these.
 
I asked them last week when these would be available and never got a reply. Originally they said $65 per stick.
 
Fantastic.................I got the Hawk 20s 2 weeks ago and the Novix Mins this week. Decisions, Decisions
 
Meh.... way too short and the standoffs are too shallow for my liking. Steps are going to be really close to the tree.

weight is nice though. That’s for sure!

they seem a little scatter brained. Throwing crap against the wall to see what sticks.

what happened to their carbon stick? Will it ever be released or was that just to draw you in???
 
enkriss said:
Meh.... way too short and the standoffs are too shallow for my liking. Steps are going to be really close to the tree.

weight is nice though. That’s for sure!

they seem a little scatter brained. Throwing crap against the wall to see what sticks.

what happened to their carbon stick? Will it ever be released or was that just to draw you in???
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They plan on making longer ones too I believe, and I have faith the carbons will be released. I was told 16” step to step on those.
 
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Jmarzey said:
I can dig it. 14.5 is pretty dang short tho.... my 18’s are almost too short for me, but I’m 6’3. I like the weight on those for sure.
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I’m new to sticks.. When you say ‘too short’ do you mean it feels unstable or you just don’t get the efficiency you’d hope to?

I’d be using for one stick method and found a 15” cut down helium which seems small as well but wanted to check it out.


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DConnorsIndy said:
I’m new to sticks.. When you say ‘too short’ do you mean it feels unstable or you just don’t get the efficiency you’d hope to?

I’d be using for one stick method and found a 15” cut down helium which seems small as well but wanted to check it out.


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Yeah it’s all personal preference man. I just have longer legs so it just feels like I’m taking baby steps up the tree


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enkriss said:
Meh.... way too short and the standoffs are too shallow for my liking. Steps are going to be really close to the tree.

weight is nice though. That’s for sure!

they seem a little scatter brained. Throwing crap against the wall to see what sticks.

what happened to their carbon stick? Will it ever be released or was that just to draw you in???
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Looks like the carbon stick is being released tomorrow
 
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