Any recommendations on the UP vs. the scout for the EWO ultimate one stick. I'm ready to order but wanted some feedback on platform options. Thanks in advance.
Great info and very helpful! Thanks!I have a 15-inch EWO stick with 3 step aider.
I had a slanted scout on top that I just sold and currently have the U.P. If I'm going 100% honest I'm not sure if I'm going to keep it but it's still early.
I love the design of the UP. DanO and his team did a fantastic job and because the standoff is built into the platform, it's rock-solid steady, no flex on it whatsoever. My only complaint it is that it is rather heavy coming in at 32 ounces. It's not debilitatingly so, but the stick certainly feels a little top-heavy when handling it. It sure does provide a perfectly sold hold though, so you do get a lot for the 32 ounces. The UP does make it a little harder to just strap to a backpack, if I keep it I'm going to have to figure out a good way to carry it.
The scout weighs in at 14.9 ounces, less than half of the UP. I did not notice the scout being top-heavy at all when handling it. One sticking was easy although I imagine it would be easier with the flat scout.
Personally, again just one man's opinion, I don't think either of them are viable for all-day sits, could you do it sure, but I think we all believe there are better options out there.
If I was someone who only had the ability to do shorter sits; after work, early morning or evening hunts they would be perfect. The UP certainly makes climbing easier and gives you loads more room up top.
My personal struggle keeps me going back to just taking my predator out every time and putting a double step on top of my stick; or keeping the predator at home on shorter sits and using just the UP. Going with just the double step and standoff on top I'd weigh in at 5.2 ounces, feel ultra-light compared to either of the top of stick platforms. With that being said during the rut or when I have the time longer sits I'd want to haul both. If I find myself thinking I'm going to haul both out then I think it's just best to have the lightest stick possible and bring the platform every time.
The good news is that's where there are so many great options out there and they keep coming! Hope my rambling makes sense. I know there is extra info in there you didn't ask for but it just kinda fit into the situation.