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Quick question about the hawk helium stick

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newbiebowhunter

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Hi all,
I couldn't find an answer on here anywhere, but is it possible to saddle hunt with a hawk helium stick and no platform? Climb up one stick method and just use the top of the stick as your platform? Was thinking of grabbing one of these two, probably the 20" -

Amazon.com : Hawk Helium 1PL Climbing Stick for Treestand Fold Up Steps with Boot Grabbing Grooves, Multi, One Size : Sports & Outdoors

Amazon.com : Hawk Helium 1PL Climbing Stick for Treestand Fold Up Steps with Boot Grabbing Grooves, Multi, One Size : Sports & Outdoors
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Thanks for any help or advice.
 
Hi. Also a rookie to saddle hunting. However the first time I tried it I just stood on a step. Its hard on the feet and didn’t give me much leverage to move to the side of the tree. It takes away some key options in my opinion.
 
If I recall correctly, Parker McDonald, who operates the Southern Ground hunting podcast, used heliums for his first season saddle hunting, no platform.

You can absolutely do it. You'll want some stiff boot soles or you'll be fidgeting to readjust a lot..


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I have the Hawk Helium 20" for single stick climbing. I have only used it in the backyard. I have worn Rocky Snake boots and mucking books and with both you would not want to stand on those steps for a long period. Not enough surface area to distribute your weight. My 2 cents.
 
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