Climbing Sticks Or Screw In Steps??
09-09-2003, 06:46 PM
#1
Thread Starter
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Rock WV USA
Posts: 361
Climbing Sticks Or Screw In Steps??
I am curious to see if you guys prefer climbing sticks/poles or screw in steps? I have been using screw in steps for years but was thinking of trying Summit' s climbing pole this year. It does look to be safer than normal screw in steps.
09-09-2003, 06:59 PM
#2
Giant Nontypical
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Burleson TX USA
Posts: 6,455
RE: Climbing Sticks Or Screw In Steps??
I have a set of Gorilla climbing sticks and they work great and are easy to put up take down.
I can get up to 15" with them.They are light 9lbs and they easily strap to my stand when packing in/out
I can get up to 15" with them.They are light 9lbs and they easily strap to my stand when packing in/out
09-09-2003, 07:27 PM
#4
Boone & Crockett
Join Date: Feb 1997
Location: Cheasapeke and Delaware Bay Region
Posts: 10,485
RE: Climbing Sticks Or Screw In Steps??
I use the ladders from Non Typical. http://nontypicaltreestands.com/rapid.html
I have seven and hang 2 stands. I use 4 at a time with 3 always on the tree and remove the bottom one when leaving, that way whatever stand I hunt all I have to do is attach the bottom ladder in about 30 seconds.
I have seven and hang 2 stands. I use 4 at a time with 3 always on the tree and remove the bottom one when leaving, that way whatever stand I hunt all I have to do is attach the bottom ladder in about 30 seconds.
09-09-2003, 07:37 PM
#5
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Arlington TX USA
Posts: 2,214
RE: Climbing Sticks Or Screw In Steps??
I used to use the screw in steps all the time. I still have at least 3 dozen. As i get older, it gets harder and harder to hang on the side of the tree and screw the darn things in. I' m usually worn out and drenched with sweat by the time I get up to the height that I like to hunt. I started using ladders several years ago and don' t think I could ever go back. I' m thinking about trying the Summit Bucksteps myself.
09-09-2003, 08:30 PM
#9
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Ridgeland MS USA
Posts: 850
RE: Climbing Sticks Or Screw In Steps??
I just bought the lone wolf sticks, they are pricey, but the quality is second to none. I' ve tried them out and they are very secure and easy to use. When hunting an area where good straight trees are scarce, the climbing sticks will be invaluable.
09-09-2003, 08:37 PM
#10
Join Date: Jul 2003
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Posts: 79
RE: Climbing Sticks Or Screw In Steps??
We used steps for years with no problems....then we had a couple of instances where steps broke or pulled out of the tree. I bought a set of steps about four years ago and have gradually phased out steps altogether. They are much, much safer and better for the tree!
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