Hawk helium or ApI sticks

[Buckkillr]

Hawks are $20 more per 3 compared to the API but I plan to buy 2 sets of one or another and $40 is $40 that can be used for other things.
I haven't used either one before so I have no ideal what's good/bad about either

 

[joel0711]

Got the Heliums after reading here---I like 'em

 

[SnakeEater]

I like the helium’s. Wish I would have went with 20” but they didn’t have them when I got them.


Sent from parts unknown

 

[Anobody]

Poor mans beast stick (Pictorial)

Well after nutterbusters comment about the poor mans beast stick I ironically purchased a set and did the modification for all to see. Tools I used speed square, drill press with bits, marking pencil, tape, center punch, hammer, ratchet and pliers for hardware. So here is a little step by...

saddlehunter.com

Food for thought

 

[CZMark]

I have both, spend the extra for the Heliums. Heliums are lighter, better made, and the folding steps make them easier to pack/carry.

 

[Anobody]

Helium mods

I’m sure mods on the helium have been beat to death but I made a small one I did nt know if it was cover. I drilled out my tree stand-off to accommodate a longer and better machine bolt so not to ya e to have extra bolts or off set pressure points.

saddlehunter.com

More food

 

[Buckkillr]

I have both, spend the extra for the Heliums. Heliums are lighter, better made, and the folding steps make them easier to pack/carry.

Folding steps I did not think about , that settles the debate, helium's it is. Thanks everyone

 

[BRAY2KAY]

 

[BRAY2KAY]

Api sticks modified to beast sticks. I had the same question but went with the api because I wanted something to tinker with

 

[rhagenw]

Another vote for the modded out API !

 

[Buckkillr]

Too late already bought 2 sets of Hawks, I like I'm so far

 

[Mschmeiske]

I’m gonna say 20” helium’s, unless you can get api down to the same amount of weight? But it is extra work you’d have to put in.

 

[BurgHunter]

Where did you get your Heliums?

 

[raisins]

Where did you get your Heliums?

Midway has 20" in stock, but it is probably an error. I just emailed asking them.

 

[joel0711]

I got a notice this morning from Midway that my 4 pack of 20" heliums has been shipped

 

[raisins]

I got a notice this morning from Midway that my 4 pack of 20" heliums has been shipped

Nice, I guess it's true then. When you get them, can you weigh them without the strap and throw the numbers up here or somewhere else? If they are legit 2 lbs or under, then I'll probably order some.

 

[joel0711]

will do

 

[joel0711]

CCant measure weight---only have archery scales and cant get that high,,,they're lite though

 

[Buckkillr]

Where did you get your Heliums?

Scheels.com is where I got mine. $114 I think

 

[Its Bernie]

On the Hawk 20" sticks, is it 20" total length or 20" from top of step to top of step?