Build a 3 Step Climbing Stick Aider *NEW UPDATED VIDEO "An Aider System that Really Works" Oct. 26

[@jdbassin8913]

I’ve been trying to decide on a material to reinforce the steps of mine and hadn’t thought about a hose. Excellent job, and I plan on following this.

[@whitetailsdeerhunting7159]

If you go to my KZbin channel I have since updated that first setup with a better one.

[@whitetailsdeerhunting7159]

Tethrd one sticks An aider system that really works.

[@BowBAR]

A 17” step with a rope step aider when body weight is placed in the steps will probably stretch the spacing probable close to 19” spacing. I seen that made a big difference when it’s cold and have on extra clothes.

[@whitetailsdeerhunting7159]

I learned the same thing after using this aider system for one year. It stretched a lot and definitely made it more difficult to step up, especially in winter clothing like you said. I have since adapted my aider system and posted a new video that may help you out "Tethrd One Sticks An Aider System that Really Works". Check it out and let me know what you think. Curt

[@glend4704]

I made one exactly like you did and I was able to use less than 17’ of rope.

[@whitetailsdeerhunting7159]

Saves $ and I am confident in the safety of what I built. What sticks do you use?

[@glend4704]

@@whitetailsdeerhunting7159 I use cheap steel sticks. I leave them on the tree. I use the 3 step aider to keep others from hunting my stands. I hunt public land in AZ

[@glend4704]

@@whitetailsdeerhunting7159 also, I saw comments on the strength of the rope you used. I used the same rope you did. Do you feel it’s safe? I’m currently looking at 1/4” para cord now.

[@whitetailsdeerhunting7159]

@@glend4704 Nice. I use my 3 Tethrd One Sticks. All total, sticks and aiders are less than 4 pounds. I also have some old 30” XOP sticks and 4 Big Game Hang Ons. I leave these in my tree in my 4 most likely places I will sit this fall. All I need to do is come in with my 3 sticks to get up to the XOP stick and hang on.

[@glend4704]

Where do you live/hunt? I’m originally from PA and I miss hunting deer back there. Although I do like hunting mulies from the ground here in AZ. I also use tree stands as well, but the mulies aren’t as patternqble like whitetails

[@jimhatley1960]

What type of hose, and what's the inside diameter of it?

[@whitetailsdeerhunting7159]

I used a smaller hose that is used for campers. the inside diameter is 1/2 inch

[@whitetailsdeerhunting7159]

I like my aider on my first stick but I am not comfortable putting aiders between sticks. Does anyone have a safe way they use aiders between sticks?

[@jd_6042]

it’s very common for one sticking

[@whitetailsdeerhunting7159]

@@jd_6042 I just purchased Gen 2 Tethrd ONE Sticks. I am going to build a beefier 2-step aider to move up the tree with me.

[@whitetailsdeerhunting7159]

I am using a 2-step aider on my bottom stick and 2-1 step aiders on my new Tethrd ONE sticks.

[@jfitzikner9]

I'd be careful with 500lb rope... every knot you tie reduces the strength and integrity of the rope.

[@jocohobo1949]

Not to mention that the working load is only 60 lbs. YIKES! I wouldn't use that rope for an aider.

[@glend4704]

@@jocohobo1949 I built aiders just like he did on the video, with the same rope. Then I took them apart and rebuilt them with a 5/16” para cord that’s rated to 3,200 lbs. it cost me $27 for 50’ of it and that was enough to build three 3 step aiders. Better safe than sorry!! Glad you put your comment on here or I wouldn’t have known not to use the same rope as in the video.

[@whitetailsdeerhunting7159]

I learned some things after using this aider system for one year. It stretched a lot and definitely made it more difficult to step up, especially in winter clothing. I have since adapted my aider system, using stronger rope and less knots and posted a new video that may help you out "Tethrd One Sticks An Aider System that Really Works". Check it out and let me know what you think. Curt