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Double steps for DIY sticks are here!

Official weight is 3.5oz. I updated original post.

Regarding timing - he is going to try and squeeze in a batch of 50 as soon as he can, said 1-2 weeks. I'll ship asap. Let me know right away if you want some so I can have him do more so we don't wait another 1-2 weeks after that.
 
Testing done! I grabbed some scrap 1" aluminum tube, drilled the steps out to 5/16" so I could use my XOP brackets, and threw my first climbing stick together. Took it out back and mounted it up on an oak at ground level. Rock solid with the amsteel and DIY versa button. I bounced as much as I could on both feet and alternating single feet. Bounced on top step, bottom step, and everything is rock solid. I guarantee these steps will support 5# without a problem. Beyond that, use at your own risk. :)

Again, I'm 225# and I gave it as much stress as I could. Under normal use I'd expect someone much heavier than me could use these without any issues.
 
Drslyr said:
5lbs or 500 lbs?
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5lbs, that's my way of saying I can't guarantee these without doing official weight tests - just wanted to put that disclaimer out there.
I personally believe they will support 500 lbs. Anyone have access to a testing facility and want to try and break one?
 
DanO said:
5lbs, that's my way of saying I can't guarantee these without doing official weight tests - just wanted to put that disclaimer out there.
I personally believe they will support 500 lbs. Anyone have access to a testing facility and want to try and break one?
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@g2outdoors and @Erniepower know a testing facility you could use. Should have your testing done by September 2020....

Sorry guys, it was too easy!
 
$10 is a really good price. I made a set of 8 for a guy at $10/ea way back in the beginning and said never again lol. Wasn't worth my time. Looked into getting them made but the insurance cost was a non-starter for me.

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If you only need 1 or 2, I can send for about $4.00 via first class (or $10 to Canada).
 
Are these still available? I would 3 please. PM a price for 3 with shipping. Thanks!


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Sending PMs. My friend has or is soon receiving material for 100 steps and then he is cutting the first batch. Close to that many accounted for so far. After that, he'll do another run if there's still interest.
 
Progress being made today...

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First batch of 100 steps are sold out and should begin shipping on Thursday this week. Will be shipping them based on order of funds received.

If you missed out and want to get some, let me know how many steps you're interested in so I can have him order material right away. He is going to review costs but thinks he can do another run at $10 step.
 
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