Lightest double step sticks to date 1.2lbs

[Swampfox]

I been sitting on this idea for sometime and finally pulled the trigger to see it through.

Parts:
Aluminum Double steps from DanO
Lone wolf tree brackets
Versa button (counter sunk the bolt)
1/4” Amsteel rope
1”x1”Carbon Fiber stick
1/4”-20 1.75”L stainless cap bolts

Specs:
21.5” from step to step
4.8lbs for 4 sticks (1.2lbs/stick average)
Quieter than aluminum
1” of post above top step to allow for a movable aider
Durability is still to be determined.

I’m not sure how I can get much lighter other than a shorter stick, but at this weight I’m right there with a jim stepp.

 

[Ontariofarmer]

I been sitting on this idea for sometime and finally pulled the trigger to see it through.

Parts:
Aluminum Double steps from DanO
Lone wolf tree brackets
Versa button (counter sunk the bolt)
1/4” Amsteel rope
1”x1”Carbon Fiber stick
1/4”-20 1.75”L stainless cap bolts

Specs:
21.5” from step to step
4.8lbs for 4 sticks (1.2lbs/stick average)
Quieter than aluminum
1” of post above top step to allow for a movable aider
Durability is still to be determined.

I’m not sure how I can get much lighter other than a shorter stick, but at this weight I’m right there with a jim stepp.

Wow give us an update


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[BRAVEHEART]

Looks good. Material costs???

 

[drew13]

Wow dude, that is super light! Cool!

Where did you find the carbon fiber stick?

 

[cb750]

Very cool man! Let us know how it works out. Where did you source the carbon fibre sticks?

 

[ImThere]

Awesome!
Have you climbed on them yet?
How much flex?


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[sdonx]

Finally someone did it.
That extra on top will help offset the stacking...they look awesome.

 

[Nutterbuster]

@kyler1945 think you can do one lighter?

 

[Ontariofarmer]

Are the step grooves narrower than the tube


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[Swampfox]

The 4.8lb total

 

[Nutterbuster]

The 4.8lb total

Dang. That's about what my spurs weigh. Definitely hope they hold up well for you.

 

[kyler1945]

Only way to get lighter is replacing the aluminum steps with carbon rod. You’d shave about 2-3 ounces and it would be considerably less user friendly.

I would imagine the above setup is where the train stops forsticks.


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[Swampfox]

Looks good. Material costs???

Off the top my head..
$93 for the 24”x1”x1” carbon fiber(includes the shipping from China)
$90 for the aluminum steps with shipping
$28 for versa buttons
$87 for tree brackets
~$8 for the bolts
Not sure on the Amsteel, I’ve bought so much over the past three years that I have random lengths of it laying around.

$306 total without the Amsteel accounted for. Pretty steep for some sticks but if they last a lifetime they’ll be worth it. Time will tell....

 

[Swampfox]

Are the step grooves narrower than the tube


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No they fit very snug in the void in which they were intended to go in.

 

[Swampfox]

Awesome!
Have you climbed on them yet?
How much flex?


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I had flip flops on so I didn’t climb beyond the top of the first stick. But there was very little flex in the single stick I got on. Didn’t get to bounce on it though.

 

[Deltahuntr]

Awesome! Definitely following this thread. If these steps survive the season I will be building a set by Turkey season.

 

[Wirrex]

Awesome work! I think I would be using grade 8 bolts instead of the stainless just for safety.

 

[IkemanTX]

Ya, I’m following this one.....


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[WARPONY]

SWEET. Would dans versa buttons be lighter?

 

[redsquirrel]

Let us know how they hold up. I have concerns with the slot on the step damaging the carbon fiber when you stand on the step and weakening it. I don't know if it's a valid concern or not so I'm interested to see how it works.