Best climbing stick attachment method

This video we go over the pro and con to each of the 3 primary stick attachment processes for climbing sticks. The best climbing stick attachment method we have found for hanging sticks. We compare the tetherd daisy chain, the regular cam buckle, and the hand made rope modification as well. All have up and downs for climbing stick usage.

[@hycomachining]

one additional "pro" for the daisy chain you left out is that the extra slack can be used as a step aider by hooking it and drooping it under the bottom steps. I've seen it done by another KZbinr. And the con you had with the Daisy chain coming off the knob is easily fixed by attaching it with the "around and thru method" instead of just hooking the end onto the knob. Thanks for showing all three, I just made my own sticks and need to buy one of those 3 methods, I'm leaning towards Daisy chain.

[@DIYHunter]

I’d have to say the daisy chain and rope. Almost interchangeable. I really do like the rope method. And weight is irrelevant. Interchangeable really

[@Arrowslinger123]

2:56 best part of the video

[@baileyforrester7]

Forreal, says dog won't walk off unless he says so. Then the dog walks off to investigate the deer then comes running back with a stick ahahhaha.

[@eddievannewkirk4458]

Bike inner tube cut to cover the cam buckle and for me it's the best attachment method. It gets me the best bite and tightest fit except for ratchet straps. Also I've had problems with not getting my rope mod attached properly and nearly fell once just been sketched out to use them since.

[@raypollum8390]

Hey DIY hunter ... I about lost it when I pulled up this video and it’s the chiropractor himself!!! Hahah been a while buddy, but good video, straight outta Cameron county!!!!

[@DIYHunter]

Hahahahaha. Fucking Ray Ray

[@Outdoorguy57]

When using the straps with buckles, attach the loop end to the versa button, not the buckle end loop. This will allow you to throw the buckle around the tree and the weight of the buckle will easily make it around the tree. I have Muddy Pro (originals 3-steps & 32" long) and I agree with you about the straps not being long enough for large trees. I may switch to the rope mod, that you demonstrated.

[@DIYHunter]

Get into big timber. These oaks and maples are to large. Had to go to ropes, roughly 8 foot for the first stick works fine

[@therealdjsynystr]

Thanks for the video. Food for thought, look into a better holster for your CW. If you feel the need to be adjusting it that much it's not being supported properly.

[@DIYHunter]

Don’t even know what your talking about or what needs adjusted

[@Jmaypointer]

The way shown to tie the rop mod on the button is completely wrong and not very safe. Will it work yes. May it not fail maybe. This should be corrected so someone doesn't watch this and it fail. Rope goes around tree under button then behind rope to sinch then one or two half hitches are tied.

[@CodySR96]

This way works fine. There is more then one safe way to tie on a stick.

[@JohnSwink]

I tossed the buckle portion of the strap and tie it off like you do your rope mod (but I go under instead of over). I carry one buckle with me in case the bottom of the tree is too big for the Hawk straps.

[@DIYHunter]

Our first stick has a 8’ rope and then they shorten going up the tree, leave the sticks numbered so we know. To many big trees

[@alexboael25]

Thanks for the review man!

[@GHOSTGOINCRAZY]

dude i saw the deer in the back and was like "does he have pet deer or something" XD then they ran off and i was pretty amazed how they were right there as u were getting set up

[@Xx233xX]

Girth hitch the loop on the button problem solved with the Dailey chain

[@JohnSims3]

I like the stock daisy chain webbing...

[@bengoodrum3874]

You put the other end of the cam buckle strap on the knob first makes it awhole lot easier 😂 makes it just as quick as the other ones

[@L2FlyMN]

For your daisy chain rope, you can add a short piece of rubber hose or tube, to your step loop, & cinch it up, so it can’t fall off.

[@markschuette2615]

hi, i just bought a daisy chain setup.. can u explain your idea to me a little more detailed. i dont know what step loop is? thnks

[@L2FlyMN]

@@markschuette2615 Find a clear rubber hose that your line can be poked through with a rod, with little hassle. Create a 1 3/4" long collar, & that collar can be slipped over & up to the loop, to keep the loop closed up. I hope this makes sense. As an inventor, I have many ideas that help people get though their problems.

[@markschuette2615]

@@L2FlyMN thanku, i get it now.. great idea

[@L2FlyMN]

@@markschuette2615 If you make a video showing everyone this tip, it’s ok with me, if you give me credit for it. (Shane Peterson, from central Minnesota.) For me as an inventor, I find joy in seeing people benefit from coming in contact with me, as my God given & inherited talent, is finding solutions to peoples problems, my great grandpa, a handyman, my late Dad, an industrial mechanic who had engineers in awe of his abilities. I can within my mind, see things much like a computer cad program, & usually know if things will work or not, by running that scenario through my mind. Another good tip I came across, was to use the stick itself, to reach around the tree. 🤦🏼‍♂️💡Lightbulb moment!! I’ve chosen though, to abandon the sticks altogether, leaning towards what’s called an SRT climbing method, commonly used by arborists, because most of my target trees, are to big to get the steps on without much hassle, plus, I love the fun & ability to repel or belay back down the tree quickly, using a safety 8, which I may possibly upgrade to a Grigri.

[@markschuette2615]

@@L2FlyMN thnks for info,, i dont do videos.. lol,, i can barly turn my computer on without help. appreciate everyone who gives ideas tho, its how im learning

[@harrywilliams2124]

I’ve been taught under button behind rope back over top and over hands you went over button first. Is this normal?

[@luckytrapper7656]

Girth hitch the daisy chain onto the versa button.

[@Xx233xX]

Great minds!

[@zurroutdoors7762]

Put the end of the rope/daisy chain in the bottom standoff. Use the stick to reach around behind bigger trees that you can't throw the rope or daisy chain around.

[@Frothy_Cyder]

Where did you buy the 3/8” static rope?

[@ericwhiting4790]

Solid!!!

[@pensnut08]

My Hawk minis came with the VersaStrap... Not a fan... I wrap it like the the rope and go on up.

[@downsouthhunting6202]

After using muddy pros that have the rope now swapping to beast sticks and rope is the way to go

[@cadenshonk9458]

Any one catch the deer in the bottom right at 3:04?

[@outdoorsandstuff3700]

I did

[@doncook3584]

Appreciate

[@user-ec9jr3bw8f]

Can you send me a close up of what knot you put in rope mod at end

[@beevang5318]

Put a bike tube over the buckle 😮 no more noise.

[@loganlease1]

Imagine he just whips up a gun and start saucing at them deer. Would've been legendary. The dog in the background is too good too lol made the whole video

[@DIYHunter]

Woulda been a much better video 😂

[@jhillyt]

Great info. What type of rope did you use for your rope mod? and for your bottom stick, did you start with an 8' rope or more/less?

[@DIYHunter]

I would guess It to be 8 pretty much. It’s climbing rope 8mm so there is no stretch

[@Dray73c]

Add your shrink tape to stiffen up your loop on your Daisy chain.

[@DIYHunter]

Explain a little?

[@Dray73c]

@@DIYHunter they make a shrink wrap tape of you put a few rounds of it up by your loop (eye) that first attached to the button and hit the tape with heat. It will shrink around your loop . Causing a smaller and tighter loop around the button. But still flexible. Even in cooler temperatures.

[@Dray73c]

@@DIYHunter a roll of it runs around the 10$ range here in Canada. And tge nice part it of you have to change your rope just cut the tape and you'll be fine. Plus it kind of looks better. And comes in different colors. On your cam straps I've always cut a piece of bicycle inner tube to cover the entire cam buckle you never know when someone is trying to help unhook something in the truck and just toss a strap it sure helps save the paint on the truck. Good luck.

[@stevegermain1222]

Really good video just wonder and how you get the deer to run bye- once the camera gets started

[@DIYHunter]

A lab running them out of her territory haha

[@howardgibbs1445]

If you turn your buckle around it would work alot better than the other two. The simplicity that the cam strap has is better than using a process to anchor tie a step in the dark. But everyone has their personally choice.

[@korrupted_chubby8422]

Latitude makes a better daisy chain

[@adrock1978]

Does 8mm rope work with the Hawk sticks button?

[@DIYHunter]

Not positive on that one

[@ryanthompson9640]

Double loop your daisy chain to your cleat and it won't come off.

[@glennnielsen2508]

Drop the stick and shoot the buck Yeah I realize he’s a year into the woods just saying! Great timing for the video Lol

[@thelzmovement6480]

Daisy chain method seems like it would make them kick out if you step wrong

[@markschuette2615]

one thing that helps and is so important if using daisy chains is to cam the stick a bit, so put the stick on kindof off to an angle then hookk your daisys on both sides then pull stick back to the verticle position. by moving the stick ouut at an angle before attatching it into position it creates slack. the only bad thing abouit this method is it works too good somtimes and is hard to get off tree. but if you practice a few times you will start to see exactly how much camming you need.. great show, gl to everyone this season

[@6saturdaysaweek]

None of the above. Try installing a cam cleat and amsteel rope. Faster to put on a tree and holds more solid to the tree. Great start to the video.

[@tenaciousdan5831]

What kind of sticks are those?

[@garybucher6824]

Thanks for the info. I'm curious if you have ever used a stick like that and your rope for a one stick?

[@garybucher6824]

I'm thinking of using 550 paracord

[@DIYHunter]

What do you mean by “for a one stick” ?

[@garybucher6824]

@@DIYHunter like the tetherd one stick with the aider. You use one "stick" climb up move your tether up put your weight on it then reach down untie the stick move it up and repeat until your at the height you want to be.

[@DIYHunter]

@@garybucher6824 oh ya, no we never have or will try that method. Cant even go remotely as fast, just seems tough, coming down in dark sounds like a nightmare

[@garybucher6824]

Thanks. I agree about coming down. I'm thinking about ascending and descending SRT style. Just stop on the way down and grab the step.

[@silenttone91]

What size rope do you run on the stock helium versa button?

[@DIYHunter]

This is 8mm climbing rope

[@rickeggers644]

What about a dual hook ratchet strap? May be loud but you talk about being anchored.

[@DIYHunter]

To loud by a ton

[@SurvivalistCookbook]

🤙🤙🤙

[@DIYHunter]

What’s your go to option?

[@tanerrussell7691]

what climbing sticks do you use

[@DIYHunter]

Used lone Wolf and hawk combo but this season are using the tethrd one sticks with some homemade aiders

[@carldoerner9665]

Where do you get the daisy chain?

[@DIYHunter]

We got ours from tethrd saddle company!