I'm planning on getting 4 sticks also. The math doesn't exactly add up. I've also considered using a screw in step or two above the lone wolf sticks but i know this defeats the purpose of a fast set-up and take down. You won't find a "deal" on Lone wolf products. I'll probably just bite the bullet. Cabela's recently sent me a $20 coupon on sales of $150, for catalog orders. With shipping this saves me about $8.