DIY Climbing Stick (1.5lb)

[DanO]

1lb 15 ounces is so freaking light. I love it and I want them haha. The angled aluminum is probably a little lighter than the fixed steps that everyone else has been using for their diy sticks don’t you think?

The double steps my buddy makes are 3.5oz - probably lighter than the angled steps.

 

[Backstrap Assassin]

The double steps my buddy makes are 3.5oz - probably lighter than the angled steps.

How much do sell each one for?

 

[DanO]

How much do sell each one for?

$10.50 per step. Sending PM

 

[PJC]

Had a student at a local tech school weld them up. Paid him $150 for materials, cutting and welding. It was kind of a lot but I might get to hunt on his dad’s property.


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[PJC]

These angle iron steps are really nice to stand on. Really nice. Very comfortable. Could almost use the top stick as a platform.


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[Backstrap Assassin]

-6061 T6 1" square tube, .065" wall
-2 Double steps made from machined 6061 t6 aluminum (10"×1.5"x.375" stock)
-2 Grade 8 Hex bolts (1.75", 1/4-20)
-1 1.625" Allen screw, 1/4-20.
-1 Fender washer (1/4" ID, 1.25" OD)
-1 Chrome Steel spacer (1/4" ID, 3/8" length)
-3 1/4-20 thin hex nuts with nylon insert
-1 1/4" ID x 1/2" OD x 1" long nylon spacer (for the bottom bolt for the aider)

That doesn't include the reinforcement pieces that I put in the first stick.

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FYI, I tried a stick without all the internal reinforcement, just the 6061 aluminum 1/16" tubing. Initial trials felt pretty solid. This saves some weight but more importantly makes manufacturing on my end much easier. I'll keep on eye on it, and if I see deformation, I can always add the reinforcement later. Here are some pics with a standard 2 step alternating aider. The top of the stick, after doing the "Flinging flip" is 8 feet for me. So I'll be able to climb to 24 feet, with 6 pounds of sticks (3 sticks) in probably 3-4 minutes.

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Hey Garrett,

Did you end up seeing any type of deformation on the 1/16 aluminum tubing and have to add reinforcement like you spoke about above?

 

[sdonx]

I did this with my 1/16” tubes. Small aluminum unthreaded spacer 7/8” long.
I have not beat them up much. Just a couple jumps.

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[Backstrap Assassin]

I did this with my 1/16” tubes. Small aluminum unthreaded spacer 7/8” long.
I have not beat them up much. Just a couple jumps.

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How much do yours weigh? Also, how much do you weigh? I'm around 175..wondering if they will work for me.

 

[sdonx]

1lb 10.7 oz
I did shorter 18” sticks. I have a set of beast sticks I figured a shorter set would be nice to have also.

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[Tapeworm]

I did this with my 1/16” tubes. Small aluminum unthreaded spacer 7/8” long.
I have not beat them up much. Just a couple jumps.

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These spacers are exactly what I planned on using




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[Squirrels]

ON 24"sticks where are you guys positioning the versa button from the top? AKA, how far down the stick?

 

[TNSTAAFL]

I did this with my 1/16” tubes. Small aluminum unthreaded spacer 7/8” long.
I have not beat them up much. Just a couple jumps.

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Cool stuff. Thanks for sharing. My first off season project is modifying my API's with 1/16 tubing.
Where did you source these spacers?

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[Backstrap Assassin]

Cool stuff. Thanks for sharing. My first off season project is modifying my API's with 1/16 tubing.
Where did you source these spacers?

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What do you guys think the weight difference would be between 1/8 tubing with the drilled holes like the hunting beast sticks and 1/16 tubing that’s reinforced? Can’t be too much.

 

[sdonx]

Perfect timing on your question Backstrap.
Heres a beast stick stealth stripped, 1/16 aluminum with a stealth strip and the paper backing

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[Flyerzfan10]

1lb 10.7 oz
I did shorter 18” sticks. I have a set of beast sticks I figured a shorter set would be nice to have also.

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What is the name of that plastic thing on the side that your rope hooks to?

 

[Backstrap Assassin]

Perfect timing on your question Backstrap.
Heres a beast stick stealth stripped, 1/16 aluminum with a stealth strip and the paper backing

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The hunting beast 1” tubing is 13.1 ounces, the 1/16” tubing is 9.4? Are they the same length?

 

[sdonx]

Its a cam cleat, similar to the Muddy Pros.
Yes on the weight I had a 24" pc kicking around....And it's 9.4 minus .1 if you want to be exact 9.3

 

[Armetta34]

$10.50 per step. Sending PM

Can I get 6?!

 

[DanO]

Can I get 6?!

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[Utkjsilver]

Anyone still selling these?