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Skeletor Sticks - not a fan of the pins?

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taylormade113

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So I love the sticks. Yes they could be lighter, but price to performance and 4 instead of a 3 pack is just awesome.

My only issue. The pins. The system is rock solid when they are connected.

My issue comes in at night. Breaking down in the dark and trying to align them is not quick. I know someone will say they can do it in 2.6 seconds, but that’s not me. I want to be able to just get the sticks on my bag and get out of the woods.

I have seen the 3D printed system to stack, but you lose the clean rope storage. As they use a bungee on the side. No big deal.

My thought is to remove the pins and just hold the sticks together with a strap like the one Latitude uses on their Carbon Sticks.

Anyone else running into this? Any recommendations?

Thanks in advance!

Kris
 
Hi Kris
I also own the Skeletor Stiks and had them for the past 2yrs. The attachment method as well as the pin system work well for me even when breaking down after a hunt in the evening. I take my time with slow n deliberate movements as safety is of the utmost importance. How long have you had the Skeletor Stiks and have you practiced much with them?
 
MMN Outdoors said:
Hi Kris
I also own the Skeletor Stiks and had them for the past 2yrs. The attachment method as well as the pin system work well for me even when breaking down after a hunt in the evening. I take my time with slow n deliberate movements as safety is of the utmost importance. How long have you had the Skeletor Stiks and have you practiced much with them?
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Thanks for the reply.

Yes. I have ran them for 2 seasons. I love them. Last year I ran them vertical on my old pack and now horizontal on the bottom. It is not a matter of “can I” or “practice”, rather I want a better and faster way to pack up. There are several scenarios, where getting out of the space quickly is important.

I can’t be the only one because the make aftermarket systems that people are buying. Just curious on what others may use and their thoughts.
 
That's ultimately what led me to the Grit sticks, they were only $50 cheaper but they only have orange pins on the bottom and a black clip up top. Super secure and quiet and barely lighter. Not enough lighter to be a deciding factor though. Probably talking 4-5oz over the total 4 sticks. Plus they were right in front of me at Sportsmans Warehouse and I didn't have to order and trust shipping.
 
I don’t have any problem with the pins. Still using the original pins on two seasons now.
 
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