VtBowhunter Posted August 24, 2005 Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 Well, I was fixin' to hang a new stand today, but I realized that ALL my footpegs were in the back of my old truck which my ex got in the divorce. Well a month later she was in a wreck and the truck was totalled and the insurance company took it away with ALL my pegs in the back. Now for the question.......should I get new footbegs, or should I get a good set of ladder sticks.......I'm leaning towards the sticks, but I have limited experience with them. Do any of you have any recommendations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtBowhunter Posted August 24, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 Re: Opinions Please [ QUOTE ] I PREFER THE CLIMBING STICKS [/ QUOTE ] But what kind? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted August 24, 2005 Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 Re: Opinions Please I'd get a ladder. I will try to never use tree steps again. I hate holding on and trying to screw them in and the ladders are much safer to me. I don't think the brand matters all that much. I'm not even sure what brand the three I have are. I do buy ratchet straps to secure them to the tree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdoc Posted August 24, 2005 Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 Re: Opinions Please i use both ladders and steps--they both have advantages. Some of the trees i hunt just aren't straight enough for ladders and I have to use steps. If I had my choice though I prefer the ladder--just a little safer and if you fall you don't have to worry about a tree step ripping your guts out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacherman Posted August 24, 2005 Report Share Posted August 24, 2005 Re: Opinions Please [ QUOTE ] if you fall you don't have to worry about a tree step ripping your guts out. [/ QUOTE ] I now officially will sleep well tonight! That is while thinking about my ripped out guts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 Re: Opinions Please I use a stick...cheapest on the market that I've found is a 20' stick made by strong built. I threw away the ropes it comes with and use rachet straps. IMO...a stick ladder is much much safer to use! I know the steps are cheaper...but you won't regret buying a stick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowtechTurkeyHunter Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 Re: Opinions Please I like the climbing sticks myself seem a lot safer to me and i never get stuck in the side with the sticsk like i did witht he pegs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowhtr1 Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 Re: Opinions Please Climbing sticks. I made my own and I would not have anything else. I used climbing spurs for about 6 years but after a few close calls i gave that up. There all pretty good. buy the cheap ones and throw the straps away and get some ratchet straps and your done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mainebuck Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 Re: Opinions Please save your shoulder and get the climbing sticks. You can get the hunter's view model for pretty cheap. Have heard good things about the Summit one though. I personally have a Hunter's View and a NorthStar set of sticks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnf Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 Re: Opinions Please Sticks hands down. If you can weld just get some 1 1/2 inch square tube and some 1" angle iron and build your own. I built 16' for $20 last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wimpy Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 Re: Opinions Please climbing stick no doubt about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
booner1331 Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 Re: Opinions Please I prefer climbing sticks also, just easier. I do use some steps if I need to get higher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbuckdown70 Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 Re: Opinions Please [ QUOTE ] I use a stick...cheapest on the market that I've found is a 20' stick made by strong built. I threw away the ropes it comes with and use rachet straps. IMO...a stick ladder is much much safer to use! I know the steps are cheaper...but you won't regret buying a stick. [/ QUOTE ] yeah them ropes are junk and dont hold them tight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Re: Opinions Please I use ladders, so I guess I would probably prefer the climbing sticks. Have looked at them and thought about building some for one spot I had considered hanging a ladder stand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Re: Opinions Please Bro I have a ladder stick I bought from Walmart some years ago. Not sure which brand but they sell them still. I love mine but not for hunting. (Unless I can set it up weeks in advance.) I still perfer screw in steps which also get set up weeks or months in advance. What I do is use my stick ladder to install my pegs. Mine has steps that are staggered or one on one side and one on the other only a foot higher. Not one piece going across the vertical strut (making a tee) I install my pegs opposite of the step its next to and get the same spacing that way. I use a safety belt attached to the stick so I can go hands free if need be. I also use a cordless drill to put a samller pilot hole for easier installation. My stick came with ropes which I replace with motorcycle style tie downs. Its a real pain to try and carry it in, set up, then set a stand, then hunt. Just to much to carry IMHO. But real good if set up in advance and you feel safe to leave it out. I feel they are hard to lock em up safe too. Unless you have 4 or 5 different locks and chain or whatever. Oh I also got some of that tool handle dip from Home Depot and a cheap 2" paint bruch and coated mine. Looks like bark and is rubber coated so you cant bang them together. I used 1 14 oz can per section to make it real thick and "barky" looking. Keeps the rust off too. I used Black. Just my 2 cents... LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VtBowhunter Posted August 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Re: Opinions Please Well I forgot I had a set of climbing sticks, that I stopped using due to the cheap strings they came with. Found them while packing to move, lol. I took a trip to Wal-mart and bought some camo ratchet straps.......I'm good to go. Thanks all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VTbowman Posted August 27, 2005 Report Share Posted August 27, 2005 Re: Opinions Please Ther ya go. The straps are so much better the just rope IMHO, although I used the pull and shinch type not the ratchet, they will both work well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illinoisbowhunter Posted August 28, 2005 Report Share Posted August 28, 2005 Re: Opinions Please Definitely the climbing sticks, however I cant say much about the screw in steps cuz Ive never used them. I just got me a 20' Tree snake made by Hunters View this year and they work GREAT. Easy to setup and they use the draw tight straps that crimp tight on the draw string. Not to mention they only cost me around $40 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BowJoe Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 Re: Opinions Please River's Edge makes 20' of climbing sticks for 70 bucks plus shipping and handling. I myself have used them with rachet straps and had no problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatetomiss Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 Re: Opinions Please sticks are the way to go like every one said they are safer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tominator Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 Re: Opinions Please Ladder sticks are pretty convenient Josh. More conspicuous, but convenient. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brad dryden Posted September 1, 2005 Report Share Posted September 1, 2005 Re: Opinions Please Sticks or a ladder becouse its seems safer and dosent hurt the tree like pegs do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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