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[Whiteoaks]

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[Swampwalker]

Eastern Woods Outdoors “Brick & Mortar” Store

New Store in Lapeer, MI Hunters Den in Lapeer, Michigan is the new home of Eastern Woods Outdoors. Not only will you find everything you need for saddle hunting, but we are also a full-service arch…

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[Swampwalker]

This and Staggs Outdoors on YouTube. Get you flowing in the right direction.

 

[Whiteoaks]

Thanks
Watched all of staggs in the wild and am familiar with EWO. Do the one sticking specific sticks make one sticking easier than with a simple muddy pro stick?

 

[Exhumis]

Here’s a few links to aider posts:

New guy Aider Options

I am new to this game and putting gear together. I am using 4 Tethyd Skeletor sticks and want to be between 18 and 20 feet or so up the tree. I am trying to figure which aiders to use. Single movable aider or separate one attached to each stick?

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Aider help

First time saddle hunter and just did my 5th climb practicing but this time I did used all my sticks. So I have the Tethrd Skeletors sticks. I have a double sewn aider for the bottom stick from (Hang free). Happy with it. I was able to get to 17’ with 4 sticks. I’m 6’ and need some help...

saddlehunter.com

1 Stick Aider Question

I'm not a sticker but I'm contemplating it for next season. My question is if you prefer a 2 step or 3 step aider for 1 sticking, and why? Seems to me just from some of the videos I have watched that the only benefit you get from the 3 step is on your first move. Second and third and so forth...

saddlehunter.com

Aider advice for a beginner

I'm totally new to saddle hunting. I have 3 sticks and know I will need an aider(s). I'm leaning towards a 3 step movable. My other thought was just a single amsteel step on each stick. What would you all suggest? Thank you.

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Aider Advice Needed!

So I'm suffering from paralysis by analysis....I'm a newbie to the saddle-scene and its like drinking from a fire hose of information. I just bought skeletors and I think I've settled on getting a 3-step carry-as-you-go (CAYG) webbing aider since in hunting in my old climber I liked the option...

saddlehunter.com

To help combat toe pinch run the rungs of your aider through something stiff like irrigation tubing, thick walled hose, etc. Backwoods mobile makes a great one stick aider that stays open (I’m around 250lbs loaded and have no difficulties). That will also help you toe off away from the tree.
The overall length of your aider and the distance between steps will effect how effective you are at climbing. If you have a really long aider or lot
The muddy isn’t a bad stick but you may find it more beneficial to use a stick designed for one sticking, those type of sticks generally have longer stand offs that push the stick further away from the tree. If your muddy pro is 1” tube stock which IIRC it is you may be able to upgrade the stand offs. Look at the saddlehunter map and see if you can find some folks close to you.
DIY sportsman has an excellent video on YouTube showing one sticking and rappelling. You didn’t state how you intend to descend but I’d urge using caution if you’re going to one stick down.

 

[Whiteoaks]

Thanks
I have the rappelling down Pat.
Just trying to figure out the best climbing method. I can SRT pretty well but I think the one sticking would be a good option in case SRT is not an option.

 

[Tim0712]

I am not going to tell you “do this” “do that” or what to buy or use. My strongest suggestion to you is watch litterally every single YouTube you can. Maybe try to find someone local that one sticks to show you their method in person. That’s what I did and the visual helped greatly. Take a little from every thing or follow one method. Make your own method out of everything you’ve learned.

 

[2Sloe]

First year trying a saddle and want to learn to 1 stick. I’ve been using a muddy pro and a mini with aiders. One step is fine after that it gets dicey. They pinch my feet and cram my toes into the tree. I dont feel like aider steps are far enough away from the tree. Wondering if a specific stick designed for one sticking is any better and will solve my struggle.
Thanks in advance for any advice.

IMO a big advantage of a three step aider is that on successive moves that third step will be right by your foot so you can just turn the aider sideways, slip your foot into it, then turn your foot an plant your toe into the tree. This gets the aider off the tree and makes it easy to get you foot into the other two steps. 15” spacing is optimal for most people. Good luck!