Bowhunter41002
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Any thoughts on these sticks guys?
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Hawk helium sticks
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I love mine. Especially since I have done the cam cleat mod, and had them camo dipped. Can't even see them on the tree. I also have the Hawk razors when they were a three step but the heliums are the best out there in my opinion. Tough to beat.
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Seals72
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Love mine. Light and grip great.
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Put versa buttons on mine. I don't like their strap system, but with the versa buttons they are the best stick I've used.
pilgrimhunter
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I like mine but don't have experience with any of the other top sticks. Also did rope mod on mine as well as converting them to a 2 step stick....
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Bowhunter41002
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Pics please pilgramhunter
Cam cleat, like, Muddy Pro? Have any pics? How much did it increase the weight? How do you pack/stack them now?
I put Versa buttons on mine and am less than happy with the rope mod. My rope (amsteel blue 1/4") will slip, especially if there is any pressure that is not directly straight (side pressure or pressure away from tree). I even tried muddy rope, and it will slip, but not as bad as amsteel.
I have been thinking about going back to original attachment system or using lone wolf straps with Versa buttons. I do use muddy pros with cam cleat, and I really like that system.
Thanks!
ImThere
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Do you have pics and links to the cam cleats you used?
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Use 8 mm static rope . It works perfect
pilgrimhunter
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Here you go. I cut the sticks down like @DaveT1963. I did a Diy versa button with 3/16" bolt and a small piece of 1/4" galvanized pipe as my spacer. Using 7mm rope and have not had it slip for me. I am getting ready to convert to amsteel as I feel the rope I use stretches to much. I may have to adjust the "spacer" length to still get a good pinch effect with smaller diameter rope. So far I am liking my setup. I did find the original straps to be a bit more "stable" than the rope but didn't like all the metal.
You will notice I am using 2 step aiders. This is not for everyone. Yes the can kick around a bit if you aren't careful. I just take it slow. I used to be all about speed but now I would rather slowdown and cut noise... 3 sticks with aiders is getting me around 20'.
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Hurst1
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What kind of aiders are those? I like how they attach to keep the steps open, the ones I made collapse bad which makes it a pain to get my foot in!Here you go. I cut the sticks down like @DaveT1963. I did a Diy versa button with 3/16" bolt and a small piece of 1/4" galvanized pipe as my spacer. Using 7mm rope and have not had it slip for me. I am getting ready to convert to amsteel as I feel the rope I use stretches to much. I may have to adjust the "spacer" length to still get a good pinch effect with smaller diameter rope. So far I am liking my setup. I did find the original straps to be a bit more "stable" than the rope but didn't like all the metal.
You will notice I am using 2 step aiders. This is not for everyone. Yes the can kick around a bit if you aren't careful. I just take it slow. I used to be all about speed but now I would rather slowdown and cut noise... 3 sticks with aiders is getting me around 20'.
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pilgrimhunter
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Spiders?! Ha ha. I had to go back and look at my pics to see if there was a spider in any of them.
The aiders are some I made. I took tubular webbing and stitched them up on my wife's sewing machine using upholstery thread. From a safety stand point I can't recommend it because you rely on your stitching. But I feel confident with them for myself. They definitely help keep the step opened up and in position for me.
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If your 7 mm rope stretches too much maybe it is dynamic rope and not staticHere you go. I cut the sticks down like @DaveT1963. I did a Diy versa button with 3/16" bolt and a small piece of 1/4" galvanized pipe as my spacer. Using 7mm rope and have not had it slip for me. I am getting ready to convert to amsteel as I feel the rope I use stretches to much. I may have to adjust the "spacer" length to still get a good pinch effect with smaller diameter rope. So far I am liking my setup. I did find the original straps to be a bit more "stable" than the rope but didn't like all the metal.
You will notice I am using 2 step aiders. This is not for everyone. Yes the can kick around a bit if you aren't careful. I just take it slow. I used to be all about speed but now I would rather slowdown and cut noise... 3 sticks with aiders is getting me around 20'.
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pilgrimhunter
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It is accessory cord... Should have not tried to go cheap. I just got I some 1/4" amsteel just haven't had time to make up new ropes yet. Am curious to see how much difference there is. Will try to post up results.
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Hurst1
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Lol, I hate spellcheck! I tried to edit quickly, but not quickly enough!
They are Ronstan cam cleats, and total weight per stick with the rope and mods is 2.9lbs. I am using 1/4" amsteel for the ropes. I stack the middle one upside down and it balances out perfectly.
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I posted some pics in the thread and I just ordered the cam cleats from West Marine. They are the Ronstan brand. I am a bigger guy so I went with the larger ones but my buddy uses the carbon ones and are a little lighter per cleat.
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Hurst1
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Are those camcleats carbon fiber? What size did you use, the mid size?They are Ronstan cam cleats, and total weight per stick with the rope and mods is 2.9lbs. I am using 1/4" amsteel for the ropes. I stack the middle one upside down and it balances out perfectly.
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They are the mediums. My buddy I hunt with uses the carbon fiber ones but he is quite a bit smaller than I am.
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