My Tree Stand And Sticks Full Set Up And Mods

[@coryforrester3242]

as a young man who comes from a family who didn't do outdoors, I yearn for the proverbial "old man wisdom" that I find in every one of your videos! the community is luck to have a man like you and as I said being a person that had none to teach me or take me in the woods I thank you for these videos! straight forward, no fluff, no brand Di*k sucking, just easy and honest tips, tricks, and advice! thank you

[@SamkoTradBow]

Greatly appreciated and glad I can help. This comment just made my day and makes all the hard work worth doing. Thank you.

[@cb9198]

Really was an excellent gift for all of us. I just ordered the Lone Wolf Assault with the climbing sticks. I hope this system blows away my Summit Viper.

[@SamkoTradBow]

You are gonna love it!

[@scottkunz5431]

Awesome video, I really appreciate your willingness to share this wisdom. I've been bowhunting for 30 years and this week I finally picked up an Assault 2 & Lone Wolf sticks. I am in the process of doing all these mods. Your video has launched me up the learning curve. Thanks!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Any questions or help let me know. You will love the stand and sticks!

[@hellcatchuck2723]

Got the lonewolf assault coming Saturday I'm so damn excited I can barely contain myself. First hang on stand and these videos are incredible got everything to quiet it down already.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Awesome! You are gonna love it.

[@onpointbackyardbbq6230]

Best no bs channel out there. Would love to see a video on how you take your stand and sticks down after the hunt quietly

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thanks. Actually I dont take them down quietly! I go in very quiet and set up quiet. But some I dont hunt the same spot more than 1 or 2 times a year I dont care how loud I am coming down or leaving. I have a couple videos that show me setting up and coming back down. Called super fast way to hang a tree stand.

[@CaptiveReefSystems]

We're very similar in our personalities, mindset, approach, and technique in regards to modifying (or "customizing", more appropriately) our gear! 😎👍 Not a lot of in-depth coverage of stuff like this online (which tend to feature only "bare-bones", basic information), and it's refreshing to find one! I know that equipment manufacturers sure appreciate feedback like this, too! (You could probably get free gear from manufacturers occasionally, as a beta-tester, if you reached out to manufacturers; I have) ! 🤘

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thanks! Glad you like the Vid and Info.

[@CaptiveReefSystems]

​@@SamkoTradBow I've only seen a few videos of yours (mostly just due to me being short on spare time), but they've been fantastic! (I haven't hunted in a good while, but as a herpetologist and field biologist, I spend a lot of time in the field and have recently been tempted to get some new gear and start hunting again). By trade, I have experience in planning expeditions but have always been a rather casual hunter.. I'll probably end up picking up a cheap recurve or longbow soon. (I have an old Samick sage (that was just purchased for playing around with, but no longer have a good primary hunting bow) but really need to get some new gear. I especially liked you bow reviews/customization)! The hunting community and subscriber base on KZbin might not be as large as it is for other-themed channels (and perhaps even within the outdoors community since everybody seems to be obsessed with compound bows and few have ever actually experience using a *real* bow 😑😄), but most channels just feature old, recycled, basic information and I can definitely see this channel generating a lot of interest (it sure caught my eye)! I am happy to see this channel's relative success thus far, and I can only see it growing from here! All-around great content and execution! 👍

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@CaptiveReefSystems thank you! I really like the community of people that follow me. I dont care how big the channel gets as long as it keeps bringing the quality of people it has been. Thanks for the kind words man!

[@pinstriper3581]

Great video! Thanks for sharing all these tips, I will be applying them to my new stand. Best of luck on your next hunt

[@SamkoTradBow]

Glad you enjoyed the video

[@barefoot_fishing3187]

Just got my stand in last night. Running to Home Depot to start making the setup. Everything you do is so efficient glad I found your channel! Keep it up man!!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thanks! You are gonna love it!

[@rayhitt5564]

Good info! I especially like your Bass Pro shirt. I buy all my hunting equipment from Bass Pro or Cabela’s. I appreciate their support of land conservation work. Thanks for sharing.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thanks! Yep I buy alot at cabelas and bass pro as well. Great stores.

[@lorenlubach2263]

Sweet, simple and easy!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thats all we ask for🤣

[@uuncensored]

Great information. Your lineman’s belt/harness tether setup is still the best that I’ve seen. Thanks for the great videos and good luck this season

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thank you and good luck to you this season as well!

[@chrisv91]

So glad I stumbled onto your videos. Binge watching on a Sunday morning. Extra duct tape is always good to have (blister pad, bandage, boot repair, splinting aid, etc)

[@SamkoTradBow]

Can never have enough duct tape stashed in enough places. Most valuable tool there is!

[@Deerpoo22]

Excellent video boss! Of all the things to mod the yak grips imo are an absolute must. Period. Youll spook every deer in the county out even before you're halfway up the tree without them

[@SamkoTradBow]

Yep love the yak grips!

[@kyleswatzell1041]

Love the videos. I finally got this stand and sticks. After getting them I asked myself why did it take me so long to get them lol. Thanks for the tips. I will definitely be doing them. I also have an xop treestand transport system on the way. Hopefully it works well.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Awesome! You are going to love the new system!

[@Ryan.Willis]

On the bungee ends “marine” shrink tubing also works great. The marine has a hot melt glue inside that will keep it from slipping off too. I buy mine at harbor freight but amazon has it too. Thank you for the videos my Lone Wolf arrives in a few days!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Great tip! Might test that out next time I get new straps. Appreciate the comment and it will give people more options and ideas. Thanks again!

[@Ryan.Willis]

Traditional Bowhunting And Wilderness Podcast no seriously thank you for all the time these videos take! Hunting over 100 days a year you have more experience than most of us can get in many seasons. Thanks for sharing your knowledge!

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@Ryan.Willis thanks!

[@rugerla1]

Very nice, love your videos. Especially on the Lone Wolf equipment. Good luck this season Jason!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thank you and good luck to you as well!

[@richmerlo2769]

Looks like a good setup , I may try your ideas, thanks and good luck hunting to you!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thanks and glad you enjoyed it

[@bluegrassdroneguy3495]

Hey Jason I made an Aider with the pexpipe inside the tubular strap but then slid some rubber electrical conduit over the strap and pexpipe and it made more rigid and easier to spring up onto stick, just some you might try, also coming down the strap seem to stick to my boot sole anc with the rubber tubing my boot didn’t hang on the strap Thanks for all you do on YT

[@SamkoTradBow]

The rubber tube over pex is a great idea. Even on my jet sled handle the rubber tube bounces back to shape like that too.

[@Ryan.Willis]

I ordered those Yak Grips in Camo that you recommend and those things are great! Nice tight fit, good thick neoprene (unlike a coozy) and they TOTALLY silence those cam buckles! Thank you for the recommendation and keep up the great content.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thank you! The yaks are great I'm on season 3 with them and still doing good. Will probably have to replace after this year but I consider that pretty great wear.

[@HeartlandMakesAndOutdoors]

Excellent job as always my friend. Thanks for sharing, their is some really good tips in this. Thank you for sharing and I will incorporate some for my hunts this year. Thanks again for sharing and have a blessed week. Dale

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thank you! You have a blessed week as well.

[@Leppify]

Great Vid! Im going to use this exact set up this year. Thanks!

[@SamkoTradBow]

You will love it. Any questions just ask.

[@wesmckinney4915]

I love the yak grips! They really cut down on the noise!

[@SamkoTradBow]

And they hold up surprisingly well. Should get about 3 seasons out of them!

[@wesmckinney4915]

Yes sir this is my 2nd season now with em!

[@shannonblane]

thanks for the info. I'm doing a lot more hang/hunts now, and it's nice to learn from somebody who does it already. Speeds up the learning curve.

[@iJacker]

Dude you’re a million miles an hour but I’m right there with you. Quiet. Quick. I got some adhesive for around here somewhere...

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thanks!

[@dandushack3863]

Jason, thanks for all the videos. When setting up the shoulder straps on a stand, does it matter if the seat is up by my shoulders or down by my tailbone?

[@SamkoTradBow]

Personal preference. I like the seat down so that nothing sticks up above my shoulders for snagging on branches etc. But it's just Personal preference. Also the way I carry my sticks on the stand its best if I run it seat down.

[@ridgeraisedoutdoors]

Good stuff man. Been watching your vids on lone wolf sticks and your setup. Can't wait to get a setup after Christmas for late season! If you get a chance check out of videos we got a couple good hunts from this year in PA and Ohio. Thanks again and God bless!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thanks! Will check out the vids this weekend!

[@rupertmedford3901]

Well, that's some attention to detail! I'll take it!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thank you

[@melvinsacromentoe]

Thanks for sharing and good luck this season!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thank you and good luck as well!

[@seanlavender3755]

Awesome Mods! Was curious of your thoughts on the lone wolf sticks quiver if you have any?

[@SamkoTradBow]

Have never used it. Steve that builds my bows uses it and loves it. Thats all I have to go on...lol

[@stevenhicks815]

What do you think about going to rope with your sticks and if you would what would be the one you need to use for helium sticks versa button? Thanks!

[@SamkoTradBow]

I'm not going to do a rope mod on mine. Just really like the buckles and dont mind the extra half pound. With yak grips they are dead quiet and I can get them up and down super fast. But if I were to do a rope mod I'd probably go wuth5the amsteel daisy chain rope. Alot of guys with hawk sticks are. Check out bowhunting soul on youtube. He has a great video about that rope set up.

[@stevenhicks815]

Thank you

[@jhuntley575]

I've tried every method out there and keep coming back to your system.

[@SamkoTradBow]

It's a good simple fast system. That's why I keep coming back to it as well.

[@jhuntley575]

@@SamkoTradBow any interest in the novix helo?

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@jhuntley575 I like the helo alot. Not sure I'd buy one as it only save a pound or so over my assault and losses 3 inches in width. But I did put a call into novix to see if they wanted to send me one to review. No word back yet.

[@brodynichols3278]

I just bought the alpha 2 hunt ready system with sticks and stick quiver, after watching your video I wish I wouldn’t have bought the stick quiver

[@SamkoTradBow]

The stick quiver works good just too bulky for me. But the concept is soild and it does work! If you go my route with the swim noodles you could sell the stick quivers.

[@Bobbers_Outdoors]

What did you dislike about the stick quiver? I'm considering getting them.

[@tylerwestendorf8058]

Great video! What do you do with the noodles and bungees when you’re hunting? Do you bring a pack also and put them in there? Or leave them on the ground under you?

[@SamkoTradBow]

I leave them right at the base of the tree. never had a problem. did have to yell at a porcupine once to keep him from shewing on the noddles..lol

[@iBleedStarsAndBars]

Awesome set up

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thank you

[@archeryhuntermike6701]

looking forward to using my new assult 2 this season, im in the middle of doing new mods to mine as well..will have a video uploaded when I finish!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Awesome. You will love it

[@archeryhuntermike6701]

@@SamkoTradBowI harvested a nice 8 point out of this stand just 2 weekends ago! im starting to get the hang of this setup. looks like I broke it in finally lol

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@archeryhuntermike6701 that's awesome! Congrats man!

[@archeryhuntermike6701]

@@SamkoTradBowthank you

[@wadesoutdoors1914]

Great video !! When going through thick brush , how do you keep the tree stand from not getting snagged on brush and limbs ?

[@SamkoTradBow]

Because its set up with the sticks mounted on it like I do and the stand sits low on my back. Its narrow enough that if my shoulders fit the stand does and there is nothing to hang up. Even wne sticks do get wedged in the pop right out as I dont jave double rung steps and my v brackets are not exposed to snag. Its a pretty streamline set up as far as stands go.

[@mitchellblount4896]

Great help. Some great tips. How do you pack this in when you are using a backpack?

[@SamkoTradBow]

I strap it to my pack like in this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHW1h2qIpK6fj5o

[@acceptTheChallengeTV]

Just curious, Do you leave the swim noodles and black straps on the ground or carry them up the tree with you? For the scent factor.

[@SamkoTradBow]

I just leave them at the bottom of the tree have had does and bucks walk by them with in 5 feet and not smell them. Actually the thing they always bring thier nose to first if they walk right up to the tree is my first tree stick and the aider. very rarely do they smell or put their nose to my noodles.

[@robbo392]

Did you ever bevel the offset bracket. Every lonewolf I own makes a slight pipping sound from that area when shifting weight

[@SamkoTradBow]

I do bevel the offset bracket as well. I show it in the beast stand video. And yes it does make a difference with that pop

[@Abz176]

Nice job. One thought, you should camouflage the ends of your pool noodles.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Good idea, thanks!

[@louisstephens7563]

Great vid very informational thanks again you should b a spokesman for lone wolf

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thank you

[@richardolsen4788]

Did you use the Slip on YakGrips or the SUP style (Velcro) to cover all your buckles?

[@SamkoTradBow]

Slip on. I have a couple videos on how to set them up

[@TooTallOutdoors]

Have you ever tried gun hunting from a hang on tree stand? I just got a stand and I have an archery hunt and a gun one this season. Archery hunting from the stand seems to be a walk in the park but Im having trouble processing how I would hunt with a gun out of the stand and still be accurate. Is my only option shooting freehanded? I say that because it seems impossible to have shooting sticks up there and having them stable and not go through the holes of the stand. I plan on shooting 100-200 yards out and I do not want to take a shot that isn't stable and possibly wounding the animal. If you have any tips or advice I would greatly appreciate it!!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Most gun hunters use stands with a shooting rail or buy a shooting rail that attaches to the stand ot tree. This will help stabilize you. You can also close off one of the holes in the tree stand platform to put a mono pod on. There are probably other ideas out there but I have never hunted deer or any big game with a gun yet. So I'm just expressing what I see alot of others do.

[@TooTallOutdoors]

@@SamkoTradBow thanks for the advice. I’m going to look into that now

[@mikehenthorn976]

Outstanding!!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thanks

[@Tbum19]

Instead of using the pool noodles, have you ever tried the stick quiver that lone wolf makes for these stands? I don’t see many people using them and I’m just curious as to why. It’s two simple brackets and hold the sticks closer to the stand than anything else while still remaining quiet.

[@SamkoTradBow]

great question. I never used the lw stick quiver but did see it in person at a local store. to me did not look like it would be as stable or as quiet or as durable as my noodles. So I never bothered with it. It might be great. I just was never interested as my noodles work so good.

[@baracusff]

I bought the bracket and find it falls off pretty easy, I wouldn't recommend it at all, this guys way is better and alot quieter

[@rickk4483]

Hi again jason! Have you ever weighed the whole set up,for me it's loggy stand 14lbs,hawk steps 3 each 9lbs I think, backpack is 20lbs

[@SamkoTradBow]

@rickk4483 I did weight mine before can't remeber. But think my pack with water is 16 pounds, stand 10 and 7.5 for sticks

[@russellnorman7289]

Outstanding video best I have seen like this

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thank you!

[@shanksoutdoorsunlimited7973]

Alot of good mods and I will def be using some of these ideas.thanks man

[@SamkoTradBow]

Your welcome. Glad you found it helpful.

[@stevenhicks815]

I have a question is that easy hanger hook that you can purchase for lone wolf stand to hang it by in place of bat wing or just to hold it temporarily until you get both straps on it? Thanks, just bought all lone wolf stuff trying to find best way to hang it! Thanks!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Great question and hopefully someone will chime in that has used that easy hanger. I have never used it so I can not help there.

[@3lynyrd]

Great video ,I’ve used some of your tips on customizing my LW stands and sticks . Just curious as to what you think of the step on the stick being so small . They are kind of hard to see in the dark too . I do use a head lamp when climbing but those steps are small !

[@SamkoTradBow]

And they are thin and black making them very hard to see in the dark. A good trick is to put reflective fishing lure tape around the ends of the steps so your head lamp will light them up. You can also paint glow in the dark or white paint on the step. It will wear off the edge but be left in between the treads and light up well.

[@jcarter2575]

I see a lot of people using ropes instead of the buckle straps. What are your thoughts in that?

[@SamkoTradBow]

The ropes are lighter in weight and you can make them longer to fit around bigger trees with out having to add extensions. I personally have never done a rope mod and I still use the buckle straps. For me the speed is everything and the ropes take longer to use. But I know a few people that love using the ropes instead. Its worth testing and seeing what you like best.

[@jasonroddey3331]

What do you do with the noodles when in the tree? Would like to see a video with your set up climbing a tree.

[@SamkoTradBow]

I have a video that shows that that I did last year called how to hang a tree stand fast safe and easy. I just leave the noodles at the base of the tree. Mine have duct tape on them so little chance of them holding any scent. Never had a problem in 4 years of using them. Did have to pee on a porcupine once to keep him from chewing on the noodles once.

[@jasonroddey3331]

Traditional Bowhunting And Wilderness Podcast 😂😂 that’s pretty good never seen one in person. Definitely gonna have to try that out for sure though. Can you tag me in the video I’m having trouble finding it for some reason.

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@jasonroddey3331 kzbin.info/www/bejne/i2m2Y4WNeMeBrtk

[@billbobaggins801]

Geees,,,,, OMG........I'm tired just watching this! Thank GOD for my Old Man Climber........!!!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Glad you have a system that works for you.

[@billzbrozek9696]

In another video. You had a cotton sleeve that went over the cables? What video was that? Or who made those sleeves?

[@SamkoTradBow]

That video was called how to quiet a tree stand. Those were Berkley sunglass holders. Worked really well. I dont use them anymore as I never had an issue with my boots squeeking on a cable. I wear size 10 and never had a problem. If I were to do it again I would probably just use stealth steips.

[@OklahomaLoneWolf]

Would there be a way for me to attach my crossbow on the back of lone wolf stands? Would love a way to pack it in and not have to carry it since I will have stand on my back.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Probably is a way. I dont know as I dont have a crossbow. Bit bet ypu could use a couple gear ties.

[@Chats80archery]

awesome video

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thank you

[@Rayraysrides]

Great content!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thank you

[@fathersonadventures5743]

Do you have a video or how you hook you backpack to the stand?

[@SamkoTradBow]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/sHW1h2qIpK6fj5o

[@SamkoTradBow]

See the video I just commented

[@potshot23]

I bought the 1" tubing and a piece of Pex pipe that's 5/8ths od (listed as 1/2"). I can just barely get the pipe started in the tubing, should I get the next size smaller?

[@SamkoTradBow]

I would go a size smaller you have to get the pipe all the way down to the middle of the loop. All you need is something to hold the step open.

[@johncarpenter9228]

Good info thanks.

[@ryangunderson6391]

Do you have a video on using the seat in a 90 degree fashion to pack out meat or gear? Thought u mentioned it but I haven't found it, thanks!

[@SamkoTradBow]

I do not. I have never used the seat as a meat shelf but you could. my buddy joe does it all the time. Just uses rope to hold the seat at 90 degrees.

[@shanerussell5448]

A j-hook through the seat and batwing with a big washer and wingnut is the best way to do that!!!

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@shanerussell5448 great idea. Thanks for sharing that. Will help people that want to pack meat on the stand

[@812media9]

You should try a saddle. 12lbs lighter and less bulk with way more efficiency. You’ll never wanna hunt out of a stand again lol

[@SamkoTradBow]

Have a saddle! It's great but I dont like hunting out of them. Just personal preference but I'd rather carry the extra couple pounds and be in a stand. But no denying a saddle is the lightest set yp.

[@reecephillips5463]

@@SamkoTradBow I've wanted to try saddle hunting but I cant possibly afford the cost to get started. Was it worth it considering you still prefer normal stands?

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@reecephillips5463 I have never bought a saddle. My best friend john is the owner of tactisaddle.com so he just makes me one when I need one. I would call john and talk to him and he can walk you thru the cost and options. Hes a straight up good guy and will answer your questions and steer you in the right direction based on your budget.

[@isaacminiard3200]

Do you have a backpack in your setup? If it's not attached to your stand then how do you do it?

[@SamkoTradBow]

Yes I use 2 packs. In michigan where I'm not packing out deer on my back I use a kuiu venture 2300. And out of state hunts where I'm packing boned out deer and my stand and sticks all in one trip I use a exo mtn k2000. On both packs I put the stand sticks on the packs compression straps. I have 3 or 4 videos that show this set up in full detail if you want to learn more about it. Those vids show both the exo and kuiu rigs with stand and sticks on them.

[@craigholland2274]

Headed to the hardware store now. What size tubing for the contact points on the stand?

[@SamkoTradBow]

I just wash machine tubing as it was super cheap and I cut it in half. Any tubing will work fine so but the cheapest

[@stevebartz5622]

Quick question. What do you do with the shoulder straps when you are in the stand?

[@corydavis5101]

They just dangle below your feet

[@SamkoTradBow]

leave them hang on the stand. never had a problem with them being there and dont think I have ever been busted because of them.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Yep that what mine do. I dont stuff them or anything. Just leave them where they are.

[@michaelhudson2036]

Do you know why the assault 2 is out of stock seems everywhere I was going to order off of your affiliate link but unavailable .

[@SamkoTradBow]

They are always out of stock November and December. Usually the only place you can find them this time of year is at lone wolfs site. And They might be out as well as they just ran a huge black Friday sale.

[@diggermansfield4063]

Do you think the 9 inch bungee will be long enough if your going to do this with a 4 stick set?

[@SamkoTradBow]

I think i ise a 9 inch for my 3 sticks. You will probably need longer

[@diggermansfield4063]

@@SamkoTradBow , I’m a fellow Michigan hunter! Traverse city, I have used almost every fab your podcast has shown!!! I just made this fab tonight (with 4 sticks) and the bungee works as posted. 9 minutes from on stand to packing out! Absolutely unreal and stealthy as you could possibly be! THANK YOU AND PLEASE KEEP EM COMING !!!!!!! -Stay safe out there !!!

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@diggermansfield4063 glad you like the system! Good luck out there, bucks will start cruising in a few days and the woods is gonna come alive!

[@bobbygolden8322]

Awesome Video!

[@MikeHammonds804]

Wheres the link for the yak grip mod?

[@SamkoTradBow]

In the text description below the video

[@potshot23]

Nice video, but how do you strap your sticks back on when coming down?

[@SamkoTradBow]

Not quite sure what you mean as I dont leave the stick on the stand and climb. I did a video about a year ago called how to get your climbing sticks up the tree. That video will probably answer your question and shows how I do it.

[@potshot23]

@@SamkoTradBow My bad..

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@potshot23 no "bads" ever on this channel. No question is a bad question! Hopefully the other video showed you what you were looking for. If not let me know and I can explain better for ya.

[@onpointbackyardbbq6230]

Traditional Bowhunting And Wilderness Podcast what about a video of how you take your stand and sticks down after each hunt. I’d love to see how to do that quietly

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@onpointbackyardbbq6230 I have a couple vids showing how I hang and come down. I dont come down quietly as I'm not coming back to the spot for atleast a month if at all that season.

[@alraiche5529]

Do you have a segment on painting your stand?

[@SamkoTradBow]

Yep did it about 2 months ago called why I paint my stands. Should be easy to find

[@brianpatterson53]

What is the real world weight of the Assault ll? I know XOP lists weight without straps, etc. I am looking for a weight on the LW Assault ll, ready to hunt. Straps included

[@SamkoTradBow]

dont know. I dont have a scale that I could use to hang it from to be sure. hopefully someone that has weighed it will chime in. Great Question!

[@HeartlandMakesAndOutdoors]

Amazon says 11 pounds, but not sure if that is with the straps?

[@williammocaby]

You ought to try the daisy chain versa straps...worth the investment

[@SamkoTradBow]

will check them out. very happy with the straps and yak grips. but will take a look at the daisy chains.

[@williammocaby]

@@SamkoTradBow it drops the buckles, but unlike rope mods, no knots to tie. Lighter, quieter, and longer for bigger trees.

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@williammocaby sounds great. Will check them out. Got some free time tomorrow and might watch a video or 2 and see. Thanks again

[@aaronsabin8868]

do you use one yak grip per buckle, or do you cut them in half?

[@SamkoTradBow]

Cut them in half and sew the end. I have a video on how I cut and sew them on my channel if you search yak grip. Driving so I can't find it right now.

[@aaronsabin8868]

@@SamkoTradBow Awesome. I'll look it up. Thanks man. I wrapped mine in felt and sewed each end and the middle, but even though it worked to silence any clanks, they only lasted me like half of last season and I had to redo them. Hoping this method is easier and more durable.

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@aaronsabin8868 yep tried many things. The yak grip work great and I can get 2-3 seasons out of them and I am hanging the stand 80 plus times a year.

[@potshot23]

You mentioned getting a plummer tube or something to put in the 1' tubing so the step stays open??( Aider)

[@SamkoTradBow]

Pex pipe. Its flexible plastic water line for houses. Red or blue. Super cheap at any hardware store

[@potshot23]

@@SamkoTradBow Thank you..

[@_jurist]

The lone wolf climbing sticks, need dual sided standing. You need to be able to put both feet at the same level. You can do that by getting the additional duel step and putting it in the middle step and it makes them 100% nicer.

[@SamkoTradBow]

I have dual steps sticks. They are nice. But the light weight simple folding design on the lone wolf sticks like they are make them my personal favorite. They go thru brush really easy and the single steps still do thier job perfectly. Now if they could make a light weight folding double rung that would be great.

[@_jurist]

Traditional Bowhunting And Wilderness Podcast do you have these on one of your Lonewolf sets? doublesteps.com/product/doublestep-angled/ Putting these in the middle step, allows you to stand with both feet together while you’re setting the step above it.

[@trob205]

Stealth strips sells buckle silencers very similar to those. $11-$12 for 5. No cutting or sewing.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Did not know that! I love stealth strips and know alot of people that use them. I will check those out. Would love to support that company. Just personally dont have any need for the actual stealth strips with my set up. But if they have buckle covers I'm all over it. Thanks!

[@trob205]

Glad to help! Got some showing up tomorrow hopefully. Good luck this year!

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@trob205 keep me in the loop as to how you like them. The nice thing about the yak grips is they are super tough and last 2 or 3 seasons even with me climbing 50 trees a year. Hope the stealth strips ones are tough and durable.

[@samp3087]

@@SamkoTradBow but the yak grips sold out! I've been using bicycle inner tubes to silence the buckles. Stole the idea from DIY sportsman, but I like your idea better.

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@samp3087 if yak grips are sold out on amazon (cant believe they would be as there are so many sellers selling them in different colors) you can find them at every sporting goods store.

[@jakegilly6438]

Have you ever had any problems with running only one strap on your stand?

[@SamkoTradBow]

I have never had a problem. Never had a stand with 2 straps, even back 25 years ago. So when I started using lonewolf 15 years ago just figured I would not need a second strap and never felt I did or do. Bit again I use a lineman belt and am connected to the tree every second

[@jakegilly6438]

Traditional Bowhunting And Wilderness Podcast I gotcha so you use the top strap right?

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@jakegilly6438 yep I only use the top strap.

[@jakegilly6438]

Traditional Bowhunting And Wilderness Podcast id like to do that cause it’s one less strap to worry about

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@jakegilly6438 that's why I do it. Simple and fast. But test it out and make sure you are comfortable and always wear harness and lineman belt

[@davidleist7587]

Great video as usual. My sticks are set up identical to yours. Other than mine are stealth stripped.Curious why you don’t use stealth strips or something similar on the sticks themselves. PS, got my saddle from John. Haven’t had much time to mess with it yet. But it sure is a quality product.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Stealth strips are an amazing product. But since my sticks never touch each other with my set up I dont need them. Maybe one day I will get some to try. But in my situation they are not a must have. You will really like that saddle! Feedback I'm getting on it is awesome!

[@brodynichols3278]

Did you paint your pool noodles?

[@SamkoTradBow]

nope, I put ducktape on them to prevent the foam ripping on branches etc. A protection layer sort of.

[@jaydoggie8379]

Cool! But, I hate Amazon... Also, check out XOP treestands. Pretty much the same as lonewolf, but a little cheaper. I use the XOP climber.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Xop makes a good stand.

[@revskull]

I just can’t use the lone wolf sticks because of the single steps per side

[@SamkoTradBow]

Look at xop or dan infault beast sticks. They are double rung.

[@pewpewkachew4735]

Instead of using those fish tubes and electric tape you can use flex seal

[@SamkoTradBow]

Interesting. Wonder how durable it would be to the abuse. Greatly appreciate the idea and suggestion. Might try that next season and see how it works. Been very happy with the tubing and tape. But always open to suggestions.

[@george2099]

Hi,Jason tried to contact you on your site message not working?l have a chance to get LWCG .5 stand for 400 on sail with gift card what your opinion on this stand Thanks

[@SamkoTradBow]

Sorry about the email. Will look into it. This internet crap is analysis updating and causing me trouble! I jave never seen or used a lwcg stand so I dont have any advise there. I know that its pretty small in size and light weight. But without ever using it I dont know much.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Also my email is jason at tbwpodcast.com if you need to email me.

[@_jurist]

Don’t apologize for your attention to detail. I use the millennium stand instead of the Lonewolf way more comfortable. I think I’m going to use a couple of your mods thanks!

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thanks!

[@stevenhicks815]

As much as I hated it had to get away from lone wolf stands and go to millennium with full seat have a bad back and can’t hardly sit against the tree at all anynore

[@SamkoTradBow]

Nothing wrong with that! You have to be comfortable on stand so you can stay on stand. Honestly I believe the day where I give up stands all together and go mobile on the ground is not too many years away for me.

[@egt22c]

I love the anal retentive nature geared towards keeping it quiet, I will most likely do the same setup

[@flohoutdoors1896]

Awesome review! check out my sit and climb combo 2 review with tips.

[@rippingbugles6091]

good viedo. although i always find it comical when guys find the need to say "Im a traditional bowhunter" but hunt with other very modern equipment such as a cast aluminum stand from modern metal and modern machining. very contradictory, but to each their own.

[@SamkoTradBow]

so many ways I could argue that. But as you said to each their own. I am glad you enjoyed the video. And if you have any questions on any of the sticks or stand mods dont hesitate to ask.

[@rippingbugles6091]

Traditional Bowhunting And Wilderness Podcast I would love to hear the arguments. I have been to traditional banquets where they rag on compound hunters but use an inReach and gps and modern boots, clothes, etc..... oh and carbon arrows with a wood grain film over it like pffffft that’s the most contradictory thing there is! Look I respect guys that use a traditional bow, I have a recurve myself but just don’t feel the need to spout off about it, we are a long ways from being traditional hunters

[@SamkoTradBow]

@@rippingbugles6091 not worth my breath to talk about it. And no matter anyway. You already formed your opinion. No need to waste the time. We are all entitled to what we think (at least until the dems get back in office). So no worries. I expect this sort of reaction from those that dont hunt with a trad bow. It's all good. Have a great season! Be safe and have fun regardless of what weapon you use.

[@jigginjohnson2893]

Beast Sticks are lighter and technically better.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Not really. Do the math. 4 short sticks vs 3 normal length sticks. Not at all knocking the beast sticks, I love the design and concept and everything about them. But I prefer to only have to have 3 sticks and carry 3 sticks and wrap up 3 sticks, rather tha 4 shorter ones.

[@Rayraysrides]

Just FYi Your Yak Grip link is no good anymore.

[@SamkoTradBow]

Thank you!