Arsenal Icon X-20 Climbing Sticks | In Depth look

[@Blade-mh3mi]

Not sure about those sticks but I’m loving that shirt!

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Thanks man!

[@BlueCollarOutdoorsUSA]

As a machinist myself there are different grades of machining from China just like any country but it’s hard to match a USA non union tool room with precision and quality not many countries match up and China is not one of them… I will say these are definitely USA tool maker price point doesn’t matter what level of China machining you get to it’s way cheaper than here at home i really thought all their products were American machined it’s actually why I bought them… filming the unboxing tomorrow but still gonna let the performance talk and the rest walk as always I am stoked to get into saddle hunting!

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Yeah I kinda had to put my pride aside and check them out anyway. I think I will try and take them on a hunt this weekend.

[@Lonebowhunter]

At 15:13 of your video you can clearly see the flex of the weak spot of the stick ,(the push pin) theres no way that outer shaft of the stick doesnt bend outwards creating slop between the two over time, its a hard no for me, hopefully im wrong about them ,great review as always

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Yes it does bow in, I brought that up with the creators and they explained that there is a derilin sleeve inside that extends many inches past the seperation point as well as the titinium tube extends past the joint several inches. Time will tell if this is a faulty design or not

[@zachhess3635]

Great video! Could you post a pic or make a video showing how they pack on your backpack or like a platow pack? Are they too narrow to pack sideways or would they be hitting you back on a platow pack? Thanks!

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Great idea! I dont have a platow pack though....

[@onlybigbuck6477]

I'm a saddle hunter for years now. However, I'm not the tallest and lean person, and I'm 60-plus years old. I would like them to be more flexible with someone short. As you stated in the video, with that price per stick. I would love to purchase 3 if it would lock at 13 inches or at 15 inches or at least customize per request.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Right on! Might want to look into LWCG 14's or trophy line mini sticks or shakers

[@karmas.busdriver]

Well, 140 a stick, made in China, right by the end of the video you can see it flexed badly at the extension locking pin. Great review, not a great product in my eyes, but you really work at your reviews, love that. Why aren't you selling those shirts? Very Nice!!

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Yeah they arent cheap thats for sure, if you buy a 3 pack you can get them for $116 each. Thats the only way to go IMO.

[@aaronmelotti8077]

Nice review! Have you checked out the new Latitude carbon climbing sticks? I just received mine a week ago, and I'm impressed so far; they may be replacing my beast sticks for this season, at least.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Im still waiting on mine. Cant wait to try em out!!

[@lukenicholson4413]

Great video! Here is the most important question…. Where did you get that shirt???

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Bow hunting league

[@darrenbowers3267]

Great review as usual as good as they look dought I will be able to afford new sticks since I bought lone wolf custom gear .75 and double sticks last year which I love. Darren

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Good choice! Cant not be happy with that!!

[@garretts1604]

LOVE the Bowhunt shirt

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Thanks

[@SurvivalSavvvy]

In my 60 years of life moving parts always break in time. That has never changed in my life. I will pass. Nice review

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Thanks man! We shall see. Its definitely a worry of mine.

[@nickricholetti754]

Totally agree. Made in China with wayyyyyyyy too many things that can break .

[@MV-Innovations]

Great honest review man, thanks! I ran these sticks all last year and put them through hell to test during development and they work today just as good as they did then. Buried them in snow and mud and didn't take it easy on them. They are the best sticks I've ever used and I'm happy to run them exclusively now. When you have the right network of people in China you can get excellent quality, you can tell in the machining. Or US toolroom would not be able to match that quality to be completely honest and the price of that stick would be more than double. They really are great sticks.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Dude! How did yall keep this quiet?? Good job on that. Im pretty pumped to beat the hell out of these this season along with my custom gear sticks.

[@MV-Innovations]

It was so hard to keep it quiet! Especially when you see everyone out there buying up new stuff knowing you're about to change the game with these products. We worked so hard on these products and had rigorous testing to make sure they were what they needed to be. Kept adding new features and improving because we refused to launch products until they were perfected. The past 2+ years of hard work and innovation show in the quality of the gear! We appreciate you taking the time to do an unbiased review of the sticks.

[@joem6779]

please tell me theres a small stand coming

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

@joem6779 I,asked the owner and he said not currently in the plans.

[@MV-Innovations]

Not currently but who knows what the future holds, not impossible.

[@jimmyg923]

How do you like the aider? Thinking of ordering one. Looks like it would be more stable and then a regular aider and give you basically another step

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

The aider is phenomenal. Easiest aider ever to climb.

[@jimmyg923]

@@MichiganGreatOutdoors just ordered one. Thanks for your review and input

[@Wiscobowhunt]

Pretty nice design, alittle disappointed them Michigan boys decided to use china to make them, but I’m sticking with my tethrd one sticks and .5 Do you plan on running these this season ?

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Yeah I agree, It would be sweet to see them made in the US for obvious reasons but I wonder how much they would cost then.... Yes, I will run them when I saddle hunt for sure unless something happens now - to deer season.

[@Wiscobowhunt]

@@MichiganGreatOutdoors right on keep us posted once you finally get em in the woods

[@naphtali1237]

What brand is that platform aider? How much does it cost and where can I get it?

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Arsenal Maxx aider. huntarsenal.com/products/maxx%e2%84%a2-climbing-stick-aider

[@garyeverett2717]

The sticks are cool and all, but where did you get that shirt? Lol

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Bowhunting league

[@sgreene2036]

I like the idea but I would be lying if I said I wasn’t concerned about the durability due to the moving parts. Please do a 1 year review after heavy use.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Absolutely! Planning on it after the season!

[@kristopherambrose8702]

On the fence between these and the tethrd one sticks. Been running the muddy pros for years and want to switch to something lighter.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

The one sticks are definitely lighter and less fiddling. I think the arsenal sticks have more better features

[@levonfortin667]

Ill stick with my shikars. The most underrated badass sticks.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

What size you got? I bent some of the 24s''

[@pathfinder5804]

I don’t like the china thing but I do understand it. These are very pricey as it is so you could probably add another 1/3 to 1/2 again more for them being US made. I’ll gladly pay more for American made but there is a limit. Like the idea for sure though. Their platform is awesome!!!

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

I tend to agree 100%

[@brianguest238]

What if they get snow covered frozen when they r extended?

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Could be a problem. Could just pack them out and thaw at home.

[@aaronmeeks1155]

The platform is what I'm more interested in

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Hang tight it's coming!! lol

[@trevorkelley8994]

Whats the weight for all 3?

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

4.68 lbs

[@toufongyang8127]

What's it weight per stick??

[@the_atomic_punk487]

About 1.5lbs

[@EnglishLakeBDS]

Where can I buy that shirt?

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

I got it at the mobile hunter expo. Its made by Bowhunting League

[@ronniebaker3036]

What kinda aider are you using?

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Arsenal sells those aiders. Maxx aider

[@corymattson6350]

Weight per stick ?

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

1.56 lbs

[@jamesmarshall5794]

Looks like they stole the attachment method and wrapping of the amsteel from latitude??

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

could have, im not sure.

[@corymattson6350]

Found it 1.56# or 25oz each

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

yes sir!

[@allannesss7782]

Could give two shits where it’s made … as long as it’s made well!

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

I think its made well, time will definitely tell!

[@Rooster_king]

Chinesium..... Man for a premium priced stick that's disappointing

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

yes, definitely wish they were USA made!!

[@TS1023TS]

Gpa Joe😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Lol

[@EROCK1966]

I agree there pretty nice but I would definitely have concerns about ice or sand /grit getting in there and binding up and the China thing is a big issue for me. But like you said it'll make other companies step up their game thanks brother..

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Thanks Erock!!

[@x3turbo453]

I went to order 2 of the aiders which weigh 7.4 oz each ,on their website and they wanted almost 25$ for shipping to IL i wont be buying from them

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Yes, there shipping sucks, so does Tethrds...

[@mattkern4457]

I dont get it. Companies having products made overseas by cheap labor, but then want to be paid American wages.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Are you saying you dont understand why they cost so much being made in china?

[@BelowAverageRazzleDazzle]

What's with companies not offering 4 packs... It's like they want to piss off their customers making them pay more for tht 4th stick. Also 1.5 pounds per stick and made in China... I'm a no on these bro...

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

I agree on the 4 packs, we need 4 packs!!! Lots of good USA options for sure.

[@michaellavazza960]

For 13” just use it upside down….

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

You could totally design these to work that way.....

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

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[@DrRobrez]

Costs a fortune _and_ made in china.. wth

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

indeed!

[@Dmoore37]

Well China does and has produced all IPhones ever made.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Indeed lol

[@cw2gsp]

How much does one stick weigh?

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

1.56 lbs