I've already tried out a set of the LW sticks a buddy has. Rock solid, pivoting v-brackets, light weight makes them a solid winner IMO, BUT would like some opinions of anyone who has used the Rapid Rails(aluminum preferred). They look solid but bulky, and for the same money I can buy either. The Rapid Rails come 4 to a set and should get me higher if necessary. I can get 14'-15'(top step) with the Lone Wolfs.

RR users............sell me on the rails. Why should I purchase them over the Lone Wolf? Any other brand stick users, sorry but its between these two.

I love my rapid rails.I alwaysworry about people stealing my stands so when i havea treestand up,i leave the bottom 8-10ft of the tree bare. From 10ft up I have screw-in steps in place. I carry the two longest rapid rails in with me, which is lightweight and they strap together very easily. And once I put them on the tree, I can reach my screw in steps. I've never used the LW climbing sticks so i cant talk smack on them but i can say that the Rapid rails are very user friendly and you can get them from Sportsmans Guide for $59.


Zach

The rapid rails do stack quite nicely. They offer a much more secure foot hold and place your feet a little further away from the tree. The lone wolf are lighter and more compact but in my opinion not as secure at all. If going deep I'd take the lone wolf. If not a long trek, I'd take the rapid rails.