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New Gear Release 2022!

rhagenw said:
I read it's the aluminum one that's about to go into production
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Yeah, they unveiled it at ATA along with the CF treestand. It was really weird because they had posted pics of a reportedly CF saddle hunting platform that looked very similar last year. Then at ATA, it was an aluminum saddle platform.

From ATA


It almost looks longer (deeper) in the Facebook post. I have the OOAL Ridge Runner XL and it pretty spectacular dimensions.
 
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TN is as bad as most with soon to come release of gear. I hope the platform doesn’t flex like the sticks.
 
I thought it was said both Latitude and Cruzr were delayed a bit. Not 100% but I believe it was brought up.
 
Mopar1169 said:
I think they may be the same stick. Same specs same delay. Wonder if they worked together to get them to market.
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No not the same stick. I talked to both of them as at the expo in Ohio.
Cruzr stick is polymer. I was shown a picture.
Latitude stick is carbon.
Read post 1296.
 
GeoFish said:
No not the same stick. I talked to both of them as at the expo in Ohio.
Cruzr stick is polymer. I was shown a picture.
Latitude stick is carbon.
Read post 1296.
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According to Cruzr's customer support email, their sticks have been delayed into next year. Guess we will have to discuss them in New Gear Release 2023.
 
SoILslocker said:
According to Cruzr's customer support email, their sticks have been delayed into next year. Guess we will have to discuss them in New Gear Release 2023.
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a polymer climbing stick?! This just sounds like a terrible idea. No, just NO
 
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Jammintree said:
a polymer climbing stick?! This just sounds like a terrible idea. No, just NO
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Researchers coming out with some crazy strong polymers these days. Somewhere on here is an article about MIT engineers creating a plastic that is stronger than steel. Not saying this is the one Cruzr will be using but sure would be cool if the hunting industry could get hands on that stuff.
 
SoILslocker said:
Researchers coming out with some crazy strong polymers these days. Somewhere on here is an article about MIT engineers creating a plastic that is stronger than steel. Not saying this is the one Cruzr will be using but sure would be cool if the hunting industry could get hands on that stuff.
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Strong is confusing word. Iron is strong, but clash two iron swords together and they shatter.
 
Jammintree said:
a polymer climbing stick?! This just sounds like a terrible idea. No, just NO
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Other than being a bit heavy, these have been well reviewed:

Climbing Sticks - Ladder Sticks - Stacked Outdoors

Climbing sticks are fast, quiet and solid on the tree. They are light-weight and stackable. Made with a compact design and comfortable included shoulder strap.
www.stackedoutdoors.com www.stackedoutdoors.com

They are: fiber reinforced custom polymer
 
Plebe said:
Other than being a bit heavy, these have been well reviewed:

Climbing Sticks - Ladder Sticks - Stacked Outdoors

Climbing sticks are fast, quiet and solid on the tree. They are light-weight and stackable. Made with a compact design and comfortable included shoulder strap.
www.stackedoutdoors.com www.stackedoutdoors.com

They are: fiber reinforced custom polymer
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The list of products that start off with great reviews and turn out to be huge failures is countless.
 
Jammintree said:
The list of products that start off with great reviews and turn out to be huge failures is countless.
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Ok, but these have been around awhile though (2019) and I really haven't heard anything bad about them other than there are lighter options. And I guess you aren't supposed to leave them in the woods due to UV.

If they are having major problems, I haven't heard it. Not that I've been looking.
 
Plebe said:
Ok, but these have been around awhile though (2019) and I really haven't heard anything bad about them other than there are lighter options. And I guess you aren't supposed to leave them in the woods due to UV.

If they are having major problems, I haven't heard it. Not that I've been looking.
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I have not heard about much development combating photo degradation with polymers. Light seems to be the Achilles’ heel of plastics.
 
GeoFish said:
Did you read this somewhere?
Reason I am asking is I have some Treehopper steps.
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It was comments on the forum. If I was concerned I'd contact the manufacturer.

I'm reading Stacked Outdoors uses a UV inhibitor in their formula. What that means for best practices, idk. I wouldn't hesitate to use them, and I wouldn't leave them in the woods either because that doesn't follow the way I hunt.
 
Jammintree said:
I have not heard about much development combating photo degradation with polymers. Light seems to be the Achilles’ heel of plastics.
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"Stacked Outdoors Ladder Sticks are made in America using a high-strength and impact-resistant custom polymer with a built-in UV inhibitor"

www.archerybusiness.com

First Look: Stacked Outdoors Ladder Sticks | Archery Business

Stacked Outdoors Ladder Sticks provide a portable and safe method for on-the-go treestand hunters.
www.archerybusiness.com www.archerybusiness.com
 
bigmike23 said:
A lot of these pop up companies making sticks and stands come and go far too often. Catalyst sticks are a good example. I won't buy anything from any of them unless its a long established company
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Didn't you buy Tethrd One sticks? What is the measure of a long established company?

Cruzr and Latitude are on a similar timeline as Tethrd, with less baggage.

Not to say they won't have problems or anyone should buy anything they aren't confident in.
 
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