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is 1 sticking a fad.

To question if it’s a fad really isn’t fair. Everything is a fad at one point of its existence. I’m sure in a year or 2 they’re a gonna be something else getting all the hype! But for me personally I’ll never do it any other way except for preset sticks for quick after work hunts or real hot confident spots. But the answer to you’re question would be that it’ll probably fade out and the guys like myself that love it will stick with it
 
Personally, I love one-sticking. I can’t imagine doing it any other way now, and I’ve tried 2-tether climbing, wild edge steps and using multiple sticks.

I have an ultimate 1-stick from EWO with a scout platform at the top and sewn 2-step aider. That’s it. It weighs almost nothing. I don’t carry steps or a platform. I use a madrock on my tether and rappel down. It takes me 15 min, start to finish, to get 30 feet up, and I can do it pretty much silently. It required some practice to get to that point.

Some caveats though - I have small feet, so the scout is fine all day for me. I also lean instead of sit. I’m also not that big or strong, so I can’t hike very far carrying a bunch of weight. For all those reasons, one-sticking is my go-to. Also, rappelling down is freaking awesome :)


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Leaf12 said:
Personally, I love one-sticking. I can’t imagine doing it any other way now, and I’ve tried 2-tether climbing, wild edge steps and using multiple sticks.

I have an ultimate 1-stick from EWO with a scout platform at the top and sewn 2-step aider. That’s it. It weighs almost nothing. I don’t carry steps or a platform. I use a madrock on my tether and rappel down. It takes me 15 min, start to finish, to get 30 feet up, and I can do it pretty much silently. It required some practice to get to that point.

Some caveats though - I have small feet, so the scout is fine all day for me. I also lean instead of sit. I’m also not that big or strong, so I can’t hike very far carrying a bunch of weight. For all those reasons, one-sticking is my go-to. Also, rappelling down is freaking awesome :)


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I agree! Rappelling is awesome. As far as the 1 stick itself, nothing special about it is needed. I use a 36” stick w/single step aider (my fave) or a 20” with 2 step aider and small platform. Just got a ROS and can’t wait to see what that’s like! Hopefully tomorrow which will also be my first day on vacation! Woohoo!
 
Westdesign03 said:
Unless a 2 tether system had something solid to also stand on, I don’t see myself going to a 2 tether deal in place of the 1 stick.
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^ This. 2TC takes more time to get to height unless you’re really tall, and once you’re up there, you still need a platform or steps. One stick with a scout platform works much better for me. 2TC took me twice as long to get to height than my ultimate one-stick (I’m 5’7”).


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I think it’s a fad. Just like I think saddle hunting is a fad. Hear me out before you hoist the pitchforks and torches. How many folks hunt? Millions, according to license data. Of that how many hunt from trees? I dunno but MAYBE half? Now of that portion how many are saddle hunters? I’d wager a sliver. And by saddle hunters I mean folks that either hunt exclusively from saddle or 50/50 saddle and tree stand. IMHO folks, I won’t say many or most cuz I don’t know the numbers, are introduced to a saddle, fool with it and either it sticks or they move on. Of those whom take it up it seems like many start with sticks and fiddle with either 2TC, SRT/DRT, 1 sticking or any combo of the above and inevitably return to sticks. My thought process on this is two fold: sticks just work and are simple, and stick technology has gotten better. You’ve got stacking sticks, locking sticks, sticks in different lengths, sticks that fold, carbon sticks, aluminum sticks, sticks in different colors, build to order sticks, mini sticks, sticks with cleats on one side, etc heck there’s a stick for every hunter. Even tree stand tech has gotten much better with the hush, ambush, vanish, m100 etc. Even climbers have gotten lighter and smaller. I think many folks messed with a saddle cuz they wanted something lighter or more packable and as a result the industry responded in kind. So to make a long story longer I think it’s a fad, I think many folks tried it either out of curiosity or cuz they wanted a lighter set up but once they got it out of their system they’ll return to sticks since for many they’re easy to set up and convenient.
 
Agreed. I also elk hunt and it's differen.10 miles a day in blacktailwoods is an average.covering ground is normal even running down stampeeds.but my saddle goes with me incase I find a hot wallow to take a break over.its only opertunistic.so in this matter only ultra light flys.no sticks or platform.not even ros.just saddle and branches.might add a 2 tether but probly not
 
Loved my first saddle season with 3 used cut down hawks and movable black diamond etrier. For me saddle>tree stand. I used to use my harness dangerously like a saddle and lean to relieve my back.

Added rappel mid season due to this forum.

I was planning to migrate to 1 sticking due to the hassle, noise, bulk and disassembly/restacking required with the heliums….but I re-herniated my jacked up back so I’m gearing up to 2 TC/SRT this off season….back injuries are all unique, but that 1 stick reach down move is no bueno for me.

Off to buy a jet sled tonight…finally ready to hit it after 4 weeks in the IR….my tarp dragging days are behind me….

When someone delivers a climbing platform lighter than a predator xl + 1 stick, these methods will all become fads for me…., but I think the saddle and rappel will always remain part of that system.


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If sewing the thick webbing wasn't so difficult and time consuming I would like to make my stirrups and aider a 1 piece design and use similar to Japanese style. Right now I have 3 separate components, 2 separate stirrups and the aider, that takes 2 separate storage pouches...if I would have made them 1 unit (hehe) I think it would have been more better....or better yet... Make the stirrups and aider modular to were they could be all together as 1 unit (hehe) and take apart as needed...but than again...I do use the aider without the stirrups sometimes...and I do switch to different trunks in multi trunk trees and having the separate stirrup is nice so I can be standing 2 feet firmly planted while doing off-center maneuvers and already have the other step connected.....rope climbing is cool for the weight saving and ease of actual climb but the throw ball in the dark is outta the question for me and with the quota system we have u can be applying for hunts during the hunting season so u never know where u gonna hunt so preset ropes are kinda outta the question too...carrying sticks for miles, whether 1 or multiple, isn't the most fun sometimes and u always have to pay attention u don't whack the stick with ur release or whatever silly thing that wants to make a loud clank....another thing I noticed....both of those videos they are using thick sturdy ropes..I think that is a big help too...the thin ropes and especially thin aiders aren't as user friendly as more robust stuff....I made my aider and stirrups of 2" webbing but if I was gonna do it over I think 4" webbing for the stirrups would be more better
 
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