I have heliums and you cant beat em for the price. I like the double steps and their relatively light the way they came.Im thinking of buying the Helium sticks- I want the BEAST sticks but afraid I cant get them soon enough plus still have to paint (smell)- so Question- Why the mods I keep seeing ? Can someone explain
The main purposes of modding is to save weight and bulk. Shorter sticks are much easier to handle and with a foot loop you aren't sacrificing much height if any at all especially if you are decent at climbing. I am currently sitting 22 feet to my platform and I used 3 18" mini sticks I just built this week. Each have a 22" foot loop. Very packable and light. It mainly comes down to your ability to climb.
The one stick method looks like a lot of work.... im up in air about tryingMy modded helium's weigh in at 1.5 lbs. I put cam cleats on them and 1/4 Amsteel. Cut down to 21 inches. I only use 1 stick.
My sticks weigh 1lb 10oz as they are right now. I used:
API huntin sticks steps
API huntin sticks versa buttons
1/16 wall 6061 aluminum shafts
Dano's ultralight standoffs
Wild Edge rope for the foot loops
Cam straps without the cam buckle(buckleless method)
With sticks, if you want the lightest you gotta DIY. If I wanted to save a few more ounces I would replace the steps with Dano's steps. I could prolly get them down to 1.5 pounds with doublesteps which is crazy light. But these already feel super light and I'm pretty happy with them.
Are you using multiple steps or still one sticking with the Muddy Pro? Or your 1/2” carbon rods?
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My sticks weigh 1lb 10oz as they are right now. I used:
API huntin sticks steps
API huntin sticks versa buttons
1/16 wall 6061 aluminum shafts
Dano's ultralight standoffs
Wild Edge rope for the foot loops
Cam straps without the cam buckle(buckleless method)
With sticks, if you want the lightest you gotta DIY. If I wanted to save a few more ounces I would replace the steps with Dano's steps. I could prolly get them down to 1.5 pounds with doublesteps which is crazy light. But these already feel super light and I'm pretty happy with them.
Actually, its the easiest method I have tried ( im an old fat guy, so that plays part in that opinion) and im pretty sure I have tried them all. Climb up, sit down, move the stick, climb up again. Its really no different than climbing several sticks, with the exception that with one stick, you sit and take a break in between. For me, its also the most versatile method. Trees with branches are no problem if you use your linemans as a second tether. You just rotate tethers around branches. I do this by using a biner at the tether connection instead of the girth hitch ( running the tag end through the eye). Just have to be careful of side loading the biner. Its also (again, my opinion) the safest method as you are always tethered. Less chances for any real falls so long as you keep your tether tight.The one stick method looks like a lot of work.... im up in air about trying
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Hey @Murph4028, you have some direction and pictures of how you put on your WE rope foot loops? I want to add them to beast sticks.