Who hunts with a short one stick 12"-14"

[mebe007]

I want a 12" to 14" slick rick. Something I cam pack away easy on my meat shelf of my mystery ranch pintler for pack in hunts. I really wanted a 12" to be ultra packable, but am thinking the 14" is a good compromise.

Currently I use a modified wingman which is 17".

 

[Trentrivs]

Here’s my current set up, not perfect but does pretty good.
It’s right at 12”


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[mebe007]

Here’s my current set up, not perfect but does pretty good.
It’s right at 12”


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Any stability issues, kicking out, shin banging? Seems like lists of folks mention those specific things.

 

[Trentrivs]

Any stability issues, kicking out, shin banging? Seems like lists of folks mention those specific things.

I’ve had no issues with either of those.
I feel like it’s easier to get a good bite on the tree because it’s easier to find a section of the tree that’s flat and parallel to itself if that makes sense.


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[mebe007]

I’ve had no issues with either of those.
I feel like it’s easier to get a good bite on the tree because it’s easier to find a section of the tree that’s flat and parallel to itself if that makes sense.


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I get that completely. What size boots do you wear? I'm a bigger fella, 6'1" 250Lb. Just doesn't seem like a lot of guys give positive feedback on shorter sticks

 

[Trentrivs]

I get that completely. What size boots do you wear? I'm a bigger fella, 6'1" 250Lb. Just doesn't seem like a lot of guys give positive feedback on shorter sticks

6’ 195 so not small but not big. I wear 10-11.
I’m sure people have legit issues but in my three years running it I’ve had no problems


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[DroptineKrazy]

Why is your rope tied off so high on the stick? I'd be tying it off under the cleat if it was me. Someone else on here had a 1 stick set up like that and it kicked out because of that.

 

[Trentrivs]

Why is your rope tied off so high on the stick? I'd be tying it off under the cleat if it was me. Someone else on here had a 1 stick set up like that and it kicked out because of that.

No good reason, I used to have that knot centered on either side of the cleat. I can move it down.


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[drew13]

My 1-stick is 12”. Love it. Super light, packable and easy to maneuver. No kick out issues for me, personally.

 

[Horn]

Here’s my current set up, not perfect but does pretty good.
It’s right at 12”


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I have a similar stick I'm going to try, but my scout is on bottom with no top step at all. Are you planning on using a platform too?

 

[Trentrivs]

I have a similar stick I'm going to try, but my scout is on bottom with no top step at all. Are you planning on using a platform too?

I’ve considered doing something like that.
I’m thinking about basically building a mini shikar type stick like yours but with just a step on the bottom to climb then using my predator.


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[DB4x4]

I want a 12" to 14" slick rick. Something I cam pack away easy on my meat shelf of my mystery ranch pintler for pack in hunts. I really wanted a 12" to be ultra packable, but am thinking the 14" is a good compromise.

Currently I use a modified wingman which is 17".

I made a 13" stick with an EWO LP on top that I call "The Willow"

I haven't hunted from it yet, but I have climbed it several times.

4 step Aider

What's a good 4 step aider? Any recommendations? I typically leave the bottom 3 or 4 steps out of my trees to keep people out. I'm thinking I could use an aider and hang it over the lowest step.

saddlehunter.com

4 step Aider

What's a good 4 step aider? Any recommendations? I typically leave the bottom 3 or 4 steps out of my trees to keep people out. I'm thinking I could use an aider and hang it over the lowest step.

saddlehunter.com

 

[Maverick1]

I hunt with a bow. You guys getting it done with a short stick are impressive.

 

[Horn]

I’ve considered doing something like that.
I’m thinking about basically building a mini shikar type stick like yours but with just a step on the bottom to climb then using my predator.
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I'm planning on using a platform too. Hopefully I can get them at close to the same height to give a little bit more options in the tree. I may move to a versa button instead of the cam first on my mini shikar, I think other options get tighter

 

[Nosaj]

Mine is 12" and I have never had an issue with stability or kicking out. I have a UP on the top of mine and there is a little bit of shin contact some of the time depending on foot position. The contact does not bother me or create a safety issue and I like the compactness of the 12" and the way it rides under my Treehouse 38.

 

[Kevin2]

I did for a couple seasons and did not like the compactness while climbing. I moved to the Tethrd ONE stick and love it. Just gives me more room to hold onto the top stick while transferring. 11" vs 17 I think. WAY better!

 

[Iron_llama]

I'd have to measure my Rebel Fab 1-stick. It's pretty short, I carry it horizontally at the bottom of a Camelbak pack. Cam cleat. No issues with kickouts.

ETA: as pre prior posts these are 15" sticks.