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I've had two kick outs on course bark trees such as Hackberry and shagbark hickory.What didn't u like? I have api standoff on my sticks and never had a single complaint
I've had two kick outs on course bark trees such as Hackberry and shagbark hickory.What didn't u like? I have api standoff on my sticks and never had a single complaint
In a 20" step, the Shikar, LWCG and Beast are the ones that I know of. There may be others.
I forgot, the only one I know of also in a 24".
EWO Ultralight Climbing Stick
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Yeah I can see where they are the weak link. I have also noticed it could take a chunk of a paycheck if you go with high dollar stuffGo with what suits your budget. It's easy enough to calculate how high you can get with step distance, aiders, number of sticks, etc.
You can drop a chunk of a paycheck these days sticks that are <5lbs, but sticks are still a PITA because you have to deal with toting something that's bulky, cumbersome, and generally not fun to deploy then pack up after a climb.
Climbing sticks will always be the weak link in a saddle system.
Go with what suits your budget. It's easy enough to calculate how high you can get with step distance, aiders, number of sticks, etc.
You can drop a chunk of a paycheck these days sticks that are
Climbing sticks will always be the weak link in a saddle system.
I 100% agree to many recalls. I do like both the ewo and beast so far.In my opinion the trophyline/novix double steps seem to be the best "budget" stick and the beast sticks or Eastern Woods Outdoors are the best "high end" stick. People like the shikar and lcwg sticks as well though I don't have any personal experience with them. I hear the skeletors may be good, and there's people buying the tethrd one sticks again even though they've been recalled over and over, but can't weight in as I'll never buy a tethered product again unless their safety/recall record drastically changes.
You also need to think about how you plan to carry them in.....
Api or hawk....save ur money. All the sticks are pretty much the same
Beast sticks seem to be the choice ewo seem to be out of stock on a part or two. So if anyone has some beast sticks let me know.I respectfully disagree. Are all saddles pretty much the same? I 've tied a bunch of sticks; LWCG, Tethrd (Gen 1), LW, API, Hawk, Muddy and Beast Sticks and there is a considerable difference in sticks. Differences in important areas; how they pack, how they grip a tree, range of tree sizes, weight, durability, distance from tree (to fit boot), ease of use, grip on wet boot.....
If money is not the primary concern I would go for Beast Sticks. They do not pack the best but excel in every other area.
If price sensitive, I like the Hawk 20".
Yeah....all saddles are pretty much the same tooI respectfully disagree. Are all saddles pretty much the same? I 've tied a bunch of sticks; LWCG, Tethrd (Gen 1), LW, API, Hawk, Muddy and Beast Sticks and there is a considerable difference in sticks. Differences in important areas; how they pack, how they grip a tree, range of tree sizes, weight, durability, distance from tree (to fit boot), ease of use, grip on wet boot.....
If money is not the primary concern I would go for Beast Sticks. They do not pack the best but excel in every other area.
If price sensitive, I like the Hawk 20".
How many you rocking?Get beasts and be done and over with it. If there was a better stick I'd be using it. Been rocking them 4 seasons now and theyre perfect in everyway
Always 4. With my versa aider I get 20-24ft depending how frisky I'm feeling. And if the situation calls for it a movable 3 step ladder aider gets me 28-30ftHow many you rocking?
Get beasts and be done and over with it. If there was a better stick I'd be using it. Been rocking them 4 seasons now and theyre perfect in everyway
I see this as the most common complaint, but Ive just never had an issue. Not through the worst thickets or mountain Laurel or anything. They stack inline which is infinitely better than offset, and theyre absolutely dead quiet stacking with SS's.They're a nice stick, but I wouldn't say they stack perfectly. I think they are pedestrian that way. I can see how the positives can negate the rather bulky, clumsy stacking though. Some other sticks that have less going on are as bad or worse.
I finally put my money where my mouth is and bought some beasts. I don’t regret it at all.So I am in the market to buy some climbing sticks. Trying to figure out which ones to get I been eyeing the beast sticks. Any suggestions on sticks would be appreciated and pros and cons. I’m new to saddle hunting and not ready to try one sticking yet.