Latitude Outdoors Carbon SS Sticks REVIEW - The BEST BANG for your BUCK in 2023!

[@paulbernitt4280]

Well, it's the end of 2024 and I paid $238.72 for 3 sticks and 2 Amsteel aiders shipped. Thank you Latitude for this great black Friday deal. I will put some hockey tape on these to quiet them, hold them together with a silicone cable tie and strap them to my backpack with my saddle stand. Im looking forward to putting these to work in 2025.

[@corydippery9198]

I’m 6’2” 280lbs and these sticks are great. Foot room is a little tight but not uncomfortable. I would recommend just for the price alone. Super light and bite the tree good.

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

Thx for stopping in!

[@jimowens381]

The rattling sequence was awesome! 😂 Seriously, those are some killer sticks!

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

Hahahaha just having fun with it!!

[@carter96281]

Get 3 step aids from them as well and now they are 34" each!

[@jimmontgomery974]

Great review! I picked up 4ea at the GAOS a few days ago. I noticed with 4 sticks I don't get as high as I usually hunt. I'm a 20' guy and I was able to reach about 16' with 4 and 1 aider. I ordered 3 more aiders to see if it gets me closer. I may ditch the aiders and pick up a few more sticks if they become an issue at heights.

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

Nice!!

[@calmlikeabomb1340]

Great review. Just bought one to 1 stick with. Can’t wait to use it this season

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

Nice man good luck!

[@lizzleyt]

Trying to one stick with the attachment method sounds like a nightmare...

[@calmlikeabomb1340]

Maybe, I don’t think it will be too bad. I’ve messed around with just wrapping once. It holds good, and relatively easy to take off.

[@NormanWade-zk4rw]

know this was 9mos ago, how did this stick do as 1sticking? looking at how it is tied seems a little tedious to release

[@calmlikeabomb1340]

@@NormanWade-zk4rw did fine, I put a cam cleat on it and worked like a charm

[@jongutierrez9116]

Just got mine today. I’ve tested them out already on a big oak and they are great! However, I can not find any statement on Latitude’s website in regards to testing done by an ANSI 3rd Party Lab for strength and durability. That’s my only concern.

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

Awesome, good luck to you!

[@michaelconley6245]

Just got 4 of these ....awesome sticks ....big buck is in trouble

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

Sweet!

[@averageoutdoorsman9342]

Got mine in two days ago. I added some phosphorescent strips to the outer edge of the steps (stolen idea from tethrd), added my aiders and they are good to go. I'm excited to use them.

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

Nice!!!

[@pensnut08]

I immediately thought they sounded like rattling antlers when you covered the noise!

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

Lol

[@mikefeaster8827]

Excellent review!!!

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

Thx!

[@davidmowbray5923]

Have you tried a three step aider yet?

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

I have not tried a three-step aider with these particular sticks, but I don’t feel like I would have any problem doing so.

[@NormanWade-zk4rw]

really doing a figure 8 crossing to tie to tree

[@marshalllaw4116]

How high can you get with 3 sticks and a 2 step aider? Why aren't these available in a 4 stick set?

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

I would prob 12-14’ with that combo. Now if its a movable aider a few feet higher.

[@tiptroveyoutube]

They actually are available in a 4 stick set.

[@TheShortsOutside]

Good review thank you. Do you think you could use aiders with them?

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

Yeppers. Working on an aider video this week.

[@NormanWade-zk4rw]

can aiders be add to these sticks

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

Yea they can.

[@rylandrummonds]

Great detailed review! Did you purchase the aiders with them?

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

I just have the one for demonstration. I am going to use a two step aider from The Amsteel Guy

[@bill74ish]

Just got mine 😄

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

Sweet

[@WorldsGoneInsane]

I’ve used actual real carbon fiber sheets for products over the years. These are not carbon fiber. These are plastic with shredded carbon fiber mixed/fused into the mold making process. Saying these are carbon fiber misleads many. This is basically like a Glock lower frame. Not saying it’s not strong, but they are not carbon fiber. They would be so much more expensive if they were actually carbon fiber. I have the latitude Method 2 saddle and I love it by the way. Good luck this season.

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

Good luck man!!

[@joshuasanders7805]

What do you think of these vs tethrd one sticks? The one sticks are hard to beat!

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

The one sticks are hard to beat. Lots of GREAT features on them. They are $110 more for a 3 pack so I think that goes into consideration. The Latitude are .2 lbs heavier have lots of great feature and are $110 cheaper. The One sticks have it all with only one complaint from me and that is step wobble. I love both companies and sticks.

[@averageoutdoorsman9342]

I have a tether one stick that I use for single sticking. It's a great climbing stick. It comes down to a few things imo. Do those couple ounces of weight matter to you? Does the metal vs carbon matter? The tethrd stick is multiple pieces put together. These are one piece. My honest opinion, for the average hunter, both sticks are going to do more than we need.

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

Both are great sticks! Tethrd has a few more options BUT cost $100 more. It’s a toss up

[@alexspencer-exercisedataba7375]

How can heat/cold affect the carbon fiber integrity over time? Any insights?

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

I personally do not have any insights on that. I know they do offer a five year warranty.

[@allannesss7782]

I like it. I do disagree with your assessment of cam bucket straps . Maybe it’s just being nostalgic.

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

Hey man! Thx for stopping in! I have a buddy who like cam buckles but for me personally when you have a rope model that does exactly the same thing and weighs .7 ounces and makes zero noise compared to 6 ounces and metal that you have to cover, it seals the deal for me. Good luck this year! It’s going to be good!

[@pathfinder5804]

Great review!!! I’ve had mine for a couple weeks now and have been using them getting ready for the season. I’ve had them on Al kinds of trees, crooked, leaning, big, small, corky bark and hard smooth bark and they’ve performed well in all situations. Guys are saying they are loud but I don’t get it cuz all sticks unsilenced make noise. I have buddies that have lwcg doubles and they sound like wind chimes when clanking together and the one sticks sound like organ pipes banging together. I put some stealth strips on mine and quiet as any other stick. Yes difference of function might bother some in that the standoffs don’t twist and rotate to fit the tree but truly I’ve forced it into trees that it shouldn’t work in and they grab just fine for me. It’s a bit of a different look but that’s a small adjustment. If your used to grabbing the step to climb this is also an adjustment as now you may only get a two finger grip on step. I don’t climb like that so no issue for me. The step does flex if you jump up and down but not doin that either and they don’t flex more then any other sticks of same length. Now the cluster that was the break out to market wasn’t good!!! That I don’t believe was Latitudes fault but still not a good look. It’s a new product so would expect some hiccups but this was bad. I however got every email answered promptly and was assured things were goin in the proper direction. Now as long as there isn’t a recall like other companies have had I would recommend these for your next purchase. Great review again!!!

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

Hey thx for stopping in and you make a solid point about climbing and the standoffs. I know Latitude was just as frustrated if not more over some of the manufacturing problems. But yes, It doesn’t look good! Great points and thx for stopping in! Good luck!

[@SamuelGraceffa]

Really enjoy all your reviews. I Do own 6 of these sticks already, and as you are I am super excited about them. one possible con that wasn't covered that I haven't figured out is attachment method to my saddle while climbing so I don't have to go up and down the tree multiple times. I don't want to drill a hole in them for paracord as i feel that may void the integrity of the stick. I plan on using all six sticks when I hunt. So, if you possibly have an idea for this small issue verses the other amazing attributes to these sticks, I would love to hear it. Thanks in advance. Sam

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

Instead of drilling a hole I would just girth hitch the paracord to the step. Gen3d printing has some accessories that help with this as well. Are you using aiders?

[@SamuelGraceffa]

No aiders , I have them on other sticks and I am not real comfortable using them . Probably just me not practicing enough yet , but feel like they always want to kick out on me . Thanks for the girth hitch idea , Ill try that.@@platinumpursuitoutdoors

[@stickbowsniper]

Just tie a paracord loop onto the molle webbing on your saddle and hang the sticks from the loop. Super simple and free. I've used this method for years. No need to overcomplicate things.

[@davetoms63]

And where did they get the idea for a rope cleat, rope containment system, step and standoff combo? Exactly - Tethrd.

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

Tethrd is a great stick.

[@trxe420]

If you got a word with them, ask them to make a one stick for me with a built in platform and maybe a cam cleat, I would buy that instantly!

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

Will do!! 😁

[@arthurcarstens]

With each stick having it's own serial number, I assume that is to register them for the waranty. Can't find where to do that. Get no response from the website, the "chat" or the email address. Any ideas?

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

Not sure. I think with the serial numbers they will be able to track when you purchased it and what the five-year date would be. I will reach out to them and see what they say.

[@arthurcarstens]

@@platinumpursuitoutdoors Appreciate it, I got no where this afternoon. Will be practicing with them tomorrow morning.

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

Hey, I reached out to Alex. They are having a long weekend. He said, technically, you should register your sticks, but they would not deny you warranty if they needed replaced. They are a pretty solid group of guys.

[@arthurcarstens]

@@platinumpursuitoutdoors appreciate the help

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

Yeppers!

[@jeremywynn7580]

Im sending mine back I just don’t trust those connection points. I got the arsenal instead and those things are unreal.

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

I would see no reason not to trust them. The attachment method on the hunt arsenal is the same. But more than that, they are $400 for a 3 pack! And weigh more! Lol. However, it’s your money! You need to get what makes you happy for sure. At then end of the day you have to be confident in your equipment!!

[@jeremywynn7580]

Im pretty sure arsenal are metal and that guy that broke his latitude just makes me nervous. Fortunately I got my arsenal on their presale discount and since they are a couple inches longer I went with 3 arsenal with their aider instead of 4 latitude. Great review though

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

@jeremywynn7580 nice man!! Good luck this year!

[@jeremywynn7580]

You too!

[@kylestauffer6228]

@@jeremywynn7580 I haven't read into the guy that broke his, but i'd bet my paycheck his rope never crossed over the stick. It went from the left, around the tree, and connected on the right. When you figure 8 like you're supposed to, not only is there opposing forces at those "tabs", a lot of the pressure is put on the front of the stick. When done correctly the only way that attachment could break would be an enormous sheer/cutting of the rope through the carbon. Wrap a rope around a pencil and pull the rope in opposite directions until the pencil shears. It would take a lot!

[@KS-ud8pg]

I went with the XOP X2s. These standoffs are just not long enough in my opinion and probably due to strength factor. Was not a fan of that plastic attachment area as it looks like a potential failure.

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

Totally get it. I have zero concerns and if something happened they have a 5year warranty. Also.. that attachment is carbon not plastic. There’s a BIG difference in strength.

[@KS-ud8pg]

@@platinumpursuitoutdoors Maybe they can make improvements on standoff distance in the future.

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

@KS-ud8pg honestly for me it’s not an issue. I am on the sticks maybe 30 secs each. I love my one sticks and they are even smaller.

[@lizzleyt]

Seriously price per ounce you can't beat 4 xop x2 sticks for $180

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

That is a good price. Their weights don’t include the cam buckle strap which would take it to 2lbs. And if you have to buy amsteel to change out the cam buckle strap then you have to factor that price into the over all price.

[@din75cschmoo]

Notice they never put up the four carbon sticks and climb a real tree ??

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

Huh??

[@arthurcarstens]

Have 4 with 22" aiders on each stick. been climbing with them for a few months now. Great sticks!!!

[@keithquick]

Good video. Not carbon fiber though, just carbon.

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

Hey man thx! Actually if you look on Latitudes Website they advertise them as carbon fiber. That’s why I put that in there. Good luck this season.

[@foxf6]

I love mine, but they aren’t carbon and idk why they advertise it like they are. They are plastic…

[@platinumpursuitoutdoors]

The advertising like they do because of their proprietary carbon fiber. Maybe reach out to them and get clarity?

[@tiberiuswade8789]

They are hard molded plastic with carbon fibers molded in...thus their term "Carbon Fiber sticks"