PURCHASE OR DIY CLIMBING METHOD

[AccPrnHunter]

I’ve been spending some time lately drawing up plans for some diy sticks. I’ve pretty satisfied with what I’ve come up with, but I’m still on the fence. From all my research on material, I’ll probably be close to $100 +/- a few bucks for material not to mention the labor of cutting the aluminum for stand offs and double wide steps. I’ll have to use a combination of table saw, chop saw, a grinder, hack saw, a drill for drilling holes and probably some filing. I know it’s a lot of labor involved, but it’s not like I’m doing anything. The design I’ve chosen is based off the beast sticks. I’ve had to take some educated guesswork on dimensions from some pictures and videos I’ve seen. I think I’m pretty close. I don’t work at all because of an accident I had in 2010. So I have the time. Or I can just take the easy way out and buy something new or used. If that’s the way I go, I need to decide on whether to use sticks or W.E. steps. I could use some advice or suggestions from of you guys. Opinions on positive and negative for either route I take. All the aluminum for the post, steps and standoffs I can purchase for about $73. I need to include hardware and an attachment method. I’ve decided on 1/4 amsteel and versa button if I commit to the diy. My post is gonna be 1” tube x 23-24”.

 

[always89y]

So, you are right. Its cheaper to buy pre-made sticks...or most gear. Considering labor, materials, tools and the significant amount of depreciation in sale/reslale value of DIY gear, its just plain cheaper to buy! Im a DIY guy and really enjoy the idea that im climbing, hanging and shooting with gear that I made. The pride point out-ways the price point for me. THAT is what you need to figure out. There is nothing like being able to say "I did that", Nothing wrong with either way of getting gear!

 

[AccPrnHunter]

So, you are right. Its cheaper to buy pre-made sticks...or most gear. Considering labor, materials, tools and the significant amount of depreciation in sale/reslale value of DIY gear, its just plain cheaper to buy! Im a DIY guy and really enjoy the idea that im climbing, hanging and shooting with gear that I made. The pride point out-ways the price point for me. THAT is what you need to figure out. There is nothing like being able to say "I did that", Nothing wrong with either way of getting gear!

I’m with you on using my own personal hand made personal stuff. I get a great satisfaction using “my own”. Money really is a big deal for me personally though, even if it’s only $20 or so. My wife handles all our finances, so she sees every purchase and I typically hear about it too. I rely on a fixed income and even though she’s makes a decent salary as a real estate agent, it’s always up and down depending on the market and right now with everything going on, it’s hit and miss. In other words I have to pick my battles. Lol. Just celebrated 25 years oh boy! I’m excited right now. My saddle and everything just came in while I was writing this. I’m new to this whole process. I’ve been hunting for 35 years and I can’t remember being so excited to get in a tree as I am now. Stay safe and good hunting!