Hunt Arsenal - Maxx Aider Review

[@robertwilliamson6958]

I tried to figure out an ultra compact one-stick recently. I used a triple step aider, attached to 2 hawk monkey bars on a single strap for the ‘stick’ the aider was unstable at times likely due to the instability of the hawk rope step. But, I think these would be the trick to fix that. Then you’d have a 2”x8”x6” one-stick that weighs at or under under 2lb. And it would almost fit in a cargo pocket. That would be pretty sick.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

build one and let me know how it shakes out!

[@travisbowers5143]

You should review the Windwalker stand rerelease that Treehopper is selling now!

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Ill look into it.

[@jalton9416]

I noticed you haven't posted much lately. Hope you and your family are doing well.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

We are doing great, I was working a shit job for a long time that was dragging my life down the toilet. I started a new job this past week and hope to post a lot more now! Will have more free time to make videos.

[@jalton9416]

@@MichiganGreatOutdoors Excellent! Happy Thanksgiving.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Happy Thanksgiving!!

[@d.s.6772]

What is that black material you are applying to your LWCG steps? Looking to do something similar to mine. Thanks - Love your videos!

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Its rubberized heat shrink from Amazon

[@randymiller899]

I just want to personally thank you for all that you do and we appreciate it ! I am in my upper 50s and a saddle hunter I now have to use 5 one sticks because I cant climb like a monkey anymore and as soon as I watched your review I ordered one of these for my bottom stick,when you start to put some years behind you aiders are not your friend but this looks like just what the doctor ordered for me Keep up the good work!!!!

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Thanks Randy! Glad it was helpful!! Good luck this season!!

[@johncovington10]

I just got 4 of the sticks and 4 aiders. First sticks I’ve ever had in my hands. Work great.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

I enjoy them!!

[@Mike_squarebeefarms]

Great product idea. Thanks for bringing this to us. I'm going to order one for sure. Love your videos and product reviews! Thanks again.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Appreciate it Mike!! 🙏

[@wcolinq]

I would never buy any gear without consulting this channel first. Thanks for all the great work!

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Thank you 👊

[@GT-Jr586]

Can you give us an update on how the arsenal gear held up through the season?

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

In a video or just a comment? The platform held up great, very minor finish rubbing off on the outer edge. The rope was also in pretty good shape but I took a lot of care with it to not damage it. The sticks had zero issues with and are dirty as hell but dont have any issues with them. The aiders got a slight bend to them for being used so much but other wise have held up fine. I used everything on around 7 or 8 hunts. Hope this helps.

[@GT-Jr586]

@@MichiganGreatOutdoors I’m sure if you’re up to it everyone will appreciate a video. There isn’t to many guys running the whole system. Because of your videos I’m going to put my one sticks and predator platform on the back burner and run the rzr 2.0 and x20 sticks this season.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

I can see if I can add it to the pipeline

[@KS-ud8pg]

Just bought 2 of these. I have the xop x2 sticks but unsure now if the rough texture would wear the amsteel of the maxx?

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Id tape them first or sand that mess off.

[@KS-ud8pg]

@@MichiganGreatOutdoors I think that might be best to wrap tape and then cinch the amsteel daisy loop on top of the tape.

[@aaronmeeks1155]

Been waiting on the video for the platform, you having issues with it???

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

No not at all. My life has just been beyond busy right now juggling a super busy job and family.... no excuses but I have videod it but I need to edit it now.

[@SurvivalSavvvy]

Heal up man do not get yourself down. Just do you.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Thanks man, I'm doing good now. Feel like myself again... finally

[@ebayollis]

DID IT WORK WELL THROUGH WINTER TEMPS?

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

@@ebayollis yes, hunted off them many sub zero days

[@rzback33]

what shrink wrap you have on those lwcg steps?

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

eTekGo X-Tube Heat Shrink Wrap off Amazon

[@kirkloos8141]

Awesome video man. They look great.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Absolutely Kirk!

[@chadreid1068]

Hey man are you getting the new lone wolf custom gear crossover climber

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Yes.

[@chadreid1068]

@@MichiganGreatOutdoors I got mine yesterday man it sweet

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Soon!!!

[@mikeguy9668]

Seems pretty cool, just damn expensive.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Yeah, it aint cheap at all. Just another option out there is nice though...

[@mikeguy9668]

@@MichiganGreatOutdoors I one stick, so I wonder if they could make a 3 step or even 2 step aider that would work with one sticking. I'd buy that in a heartbeat

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

@@mikeguy9668 I believe they are investigating this alreadym

[@mikeguy9668]

@@MichiganGreatOutdoors that would be the bees knees right there lol

[@thebootbowhunting7413]

I got stuck in for 2 of them. Good review.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

I think they are the real deal! Looking forward to testing them more this season!

[@guytree7660]

#1. Every time you put up a video it's an automatic thumbs up, doesn't matter what it is. Great work! #2. They are a new company. I ordered the magnum platform on August first, no confirmation email (the money left my account... ) I have emailed them twice with nothing. Let's hope after this year they make some bucks they can improve! The stuff looks killer!

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

#1 Thank you, that makes me real happy! #2 Definitely send them a message on Facebook if you have FB. They respond to messages.

[@TS1023TS]

Agreed.

[@RedBeardedPredators]

That aider is genius, looks very staff and stable! Great review again!

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Thanks and I agree!!

[@kampaco7728]

Excellent! Is it possible to know its material? It sounds like plastic in the video, but it deforms like rubber. The material guarantees durability, which is important.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

UHMW Plastic Same materials that UTVs use for skid plates.

[@CDNsportsman9]

Super cool! Would love to see a review on Dryad's Drey saddle. Thanks!

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Noted! I have one!!

[@bowhuntingarkansas9713]

Could you show how it packs on other sticks? I have novix double steps and just want to see how they pack out. I really appreciate it

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

That's a good idea!

[@TS1023TS]

You’re going to be up there like 25 feet. Nice! Those aiders are innovative.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

I hope so! I think its a quality item!

[@JamesKrauss-if9dq]

Hey Polock , I have a question for you brother? What are you thoughts on XOP ? Are they safe ? And what are you thoughts on the cold world hang on stand ? I know they had safety issue in the past.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Hey, sorry for the delay, the cold world stand seems to be safe so far. I have heard of no failures on that stand in 2023. Good luck!

[@thatguyfishingben4794]

You should get a overwatch outdoors transformer saddle and let us know what you think then compare it to a buzzard roost. Your gonna be impressed by both.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

I thought about it... Don't have the funds currently for that.

[@thatguyfishingben4794]

@@MichiganGreatOutdoors ah I love my lonstar 2.0 for quick sits. But the transformer and buzzard roost are hands down the most comfortable I've used.

[@brandonwarren5758]

2 tether climbing with this is gonna be where it’s at. Got one on the way.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

I see a lot of cool ideas coming out from guys with these!!

[@jeremywynn7580]

Any thoughts on latitude sticks I ordered arsenal and was going to cancel latitude order but waited to long now have latitude’s here lol. Waiting on arsenal im just a little concerned about the latitude

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Mine finally shipped. Well I dont think them boys at Latitude would put out any junk thats for sure, but I kinda wonder about the human factor and if they tested every available scenario on those tabs.

[@jeremywynn7580]

Cool that picture going around of the ear breaking has me a little worried. Ive got 30 days I may hold mine until you do a video. What’s a few extra sticks if I wait to long lol. I appreciate your unbiased videos!!

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

@jeremywynn7580 thank you. I worry about it too. Just from the standpoint of thats all that rope is holding on too. Makes u really wonder. I know latitude though, Ive spoken to them guys alot and there not gonna throw junk on the market, they just don't do that. So I gotta give them the benifit of the doubt.

[@DeerPooptv-dw7zs]

???? Forget back tensions - So really all it takes to be accurate with a bow is just being able to hold its extremely steady in one spot - so if you hold a full draw and do it for long periods of time for a lot of reps than one should be extremely accurate ????

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Probably would help!

[@Sharpsticks]

Excellent review as always👊🏻 got my shipping notification today from hunt arsenal LoL they look like they are legit knocked it out of the park on that design

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Thanks 👍 I agree 100# Its wild to see how simple it is but how perfect at the same time.

[@B1GTOBACC0]

I know that platform is expensive, but man... I'm waiting on your review of that thing. I was hoping you could get that out during their pre-release/sale period. I want to believe their hype on the platform (especially the XL), but the thing that makes me nervous is the "top bite" on the platform. Can that top piece flip completely over while on the tree? Is the platform actually camming in well, or can you bounce the top past the locking point and release all of the pressure on it?

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Man, Im sorry. I wanted to have all this done last week but my job ruined that thought.... I need 2 weeks of straight filming to get everything done I want too this summer lol

[@B1GTOBACC0]

@@MichiganGreatOutdoors Haha don't feel bad on my account. I feel your pain, I can barely do my job and prep for bow season, and I'm not making videos on top of that. I'm glad you can show us what you can. Thanks for your hard work!

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

@B1GTOBACC0 thanks, I have a new job and the hours suck, so thats the main issue lol

[@TS1023TS]

You see those Hype climbing sticks? Cool concept, but I feel like it is too much monkeying around for mobile hunting.

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Yeah, they look nice. I havent wanted to try them yet. Those locking pins just drive me nuts.

[@TS1023TS]

@@MichiganGreatOutdoors yeah I agree, the cool feature is the different tube sizes so they fit inside each other for stacking but pulling them apart and putting them together at the tree would get old. Better options out there to stack like normal too.

[@x3turbo453]

shipping cost for 2 aiders shipped to IL was almost 25$ they only weigh 7.4 oz each ??? wont be buying their products

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Yikes.... Sometimes I forget to look at shipping costs...

[@JasonW479]

Damnit man. Cost me around $40 watching your videos 😂

[@MichiganGreatOutdoors]

Lol 😆 🤣 I think its money well spent lol