Top Mods for Latitude Outdoors Carbon SS Sticks

[@scottrodgers782]

First off this video is 10/10. By far the best video for modifications for these sticks. All in one place. And the links, so thank you…. Second, could you give a quick tutorial on how you tied the bungee type cords for the steps and “strap” and the lengths cut?

[@NextStepOutdoors]

I really appreciate you saying that. I’ll maybe just post a short form vid addressing your questions. I’ll come back and link it whenever I get time to do it!

[@scottrodgers782]

If you don’t have time, maybe just the length of your shock cord cuts. And just normal knots ?

[@darrinmiedema4790]

Wondering this same thing! My bungee chord, stealth strips, and glow/grip tape just arrived from Amazon today!

[@Reclab84715]

@@NextStepOutdoorsdid you ever get a chance to make a video on you tied the bungee on to the sticks? Thanks!

[@NextStepOutdoors]

@@Reclab84715 I’ll make one this week and try and get it posted next week!

[@TheBowhunter_Project]

Some really good ideas here. I don't use the latitude sticks but most of these are applicable to any sticks out there. Keep the content rolling!

[@NextStepOutdoors]

Appreciate that! And will do!

[@ronhappold6025]

Thanks man! Ironically I found a few feet of 1/8" shock cord while going through my Dad's totes (he passed recently ) I thought "I'll keep this just in case." The next day I seen your video! I just got my system last week and I'm new to saddle hunting. Thanks again!

[@NextStepOutdoors]

Sorry for your loss! Glad you found the video helpful! Good luck out there and be safe!

[@craighoot1685]

Great video! I was using coated wire twist ties on my Latitudes but I like your bungee solution more! Thanks man, keep up the good content!

[@NextStepOutdoors]

I've used those in the past too. Much prefer the bungees. Thank you tho!!!!

[@garrettreid9229]

This is the exact video I’m looking for. Thank you. Just got my sticks. And was trying to come up with ideas.

[@NextStepOutdoors]

Glad it helped man! I'm pretty stoked with my setup overall. Took some tinkering but not sure I'd change anything now.

[@chadh.nelson7459]

Great tips Bro. The grip tape with glow in the dark is genius. Stealth is key when hunting.

[@NextStepOutdoors]

The glow in the dark makes a huge difference. It’s all in the details!

[@AsocPaladin0016]

Those shock cords are a great idea! I have hawk helium minis and they have the cup things to hold them together and they don’t hold together well. That and the loops to hang them from your belt looks a lot simpler than what I currently do.

[@NextStepOutdoors]

I think I bought the roll of shock cord for $6. Have a tons of extra too for future projects. I like just having it in my gear box on my hunting trips too!

[@joshuaolsen8844]

These are the pro tips I needed. Thanks!

[@NextStepOutdoors]

Happy to help!

[@jimmontgomery974]

Wow, what a great video. I will be using these tips for sure. Thank you!

[@NextStepOutdoors]

Glad it was helpful!

[@will3879]

Thanks for the ideas and sharing them. All outstanding! I will be using them

[@NextStepOutdoors]

Heck ya man! 👍🏻

[@aaronmelotti8077]

wow, really glad I came across this video. I currently have 3 latitude sticks and I want to get an additional stick. However, I have the Genesis 3D printing transport attachment that is meant for 3 sticks. It works great but I would have to buy another 3D print for it to work with 4 sticks. I will definitely try the shock cord method instead!

[@NextStepOutdoors]

Way cheaper and in my opinion, they stack/transport even better this way!

[@jasonschwinabart7711]

Best and most simple method! I did all of these mods to my 4 sticks. Game changer. I also used shock cord to make custom backpack straps that sinch these down tight to my pack in seconds

[@kellenbergerexcavating6441]

Great info….very helpful. What width and how many rolls of stealth strip do you need for four sticks

[@drewmcginn3422]

Yes actual tactics are more important for killing some say! However being safe and knowing your gear is also and equally important. Good work don’t listen I the hate if there is any

[@ryanowen1338]

Good stuff, I converted a trophyline wingman platform into a one stick, but the stealth strips and aiders are a must. I found wrapping paracord around the outside edge of your platform addd a little cushion and eliminated boot noise. Good luck 👍🏼

[@NextStepOutdoors]

I've never tried one sticking but that sounds like a sweet setup for it. I've seen people do the paracord on the edge of their platform. I always was confused by that because I figured you'd have less grip. Have you experienced that at all?

[@ryanowen1338]

Not at all, even through wet and freezing conditions. My boots are pretty aggressive and it helps stop the rubbing/popping noise when I’m leaning side to side

[@NextStepOutdoors]

Interesting. Might have to play around with that some. Thanks for the idea!

[@TheManic.5-OH]

I like the shock rope idea, but i use black bungee ball-chords, and i slip the looped bungee end through a loop on my saddle, ususally ill do like 3 or 4 dispersed through my saddle. That way, i can hook anything onto my saddle on my ascent, and then its just soooo easy to pull that ball end out from the loop and unfasten your stick. That said, im definitely making the shock rope mods to mine. Having a little finger rope is super handy

[@lfatl1970]

I couldn't find your tutorial on attaching the bungee; would you please link it in the comments and share the length of your shock cord cuts? Thank you!

[@NextStepOutdoors]

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[@lfatl1970]

@@NextStepOutdoors Thanks!

[@NextStepOutdoors]

@@lfatl1970 you bet!

[@zackadams419]

I love these ideas. I have the Tethrd Skeletors, and I HATE those stupid orange tabs they use. They’re so hard to separate from each other quietly when hooked on my saddle off to the side. Does the bungee you use to wrap around all of them ever get too slack when you get down to two sticks?

[@NextStepOutdoors]

When I get down to two sticks, I just wrap around them twice so it is tight still. Easy peasy.

[@zackadams419]

@@NextStepOutdoors makes sense. Obviously something I should have thought about lol thanks for the tips!

[@bowhunter24_7]

Awesome video! Where did you get the aiders?

[@NextStepOutdoors]

Should be able to get them right on the site bit.ly/3Op4S0V

[@dalegarrett8077]

Good info. What is the weight of your 4 sticks with the mods? I bet it’s less than half my old school lone wolf sticks!

[@NextStepOutdoors]

I’ll have to weigh them but I’d bet you are right. Still super light.

[@EasternWild]

This is GENIUS!!!

[@NextStepOutdoors]

I'm really glad you think so!

[@EasternWild]

@@NextStepOutdoorsI just received my sticks today and I copied your stick setup lol. Exactly as you did! Thanks so much for the tips!

[@Labradorslobber]

For the little loops at the bottom of the stick, is there a reason you chose bungee over paracord? Just curious. I’m going to add the loops too.

[@NextStepOutdoors]

I like the stretch in the bungee over the static paracord for those loops. I feel like the lengths of the cord is able to fluctuate as I twist and turn climbing the tree that way. Both would probably work though.

[@justinneathery5353]

How many roles of stealth strip tape did you need for 3 sticks and what size did you use ?

[@zachhoward9243]

How do you tie your shock cord loops on the bottom of your sticks to attach them to your carabiners?

[@NextStepOutdoors]

I tied a square not on each side of the post. Cinched it down as tight as I could.

[@xFeArxPrOkIl23x]

How did you tie the shock cord to the sticks?

[@NextStepOutdoors]

Just tied a square not on each side of the post.

[@sparacino69]

Santa might be bringing me 4 latitude sticks… how much stealth tape would it take to cover 4 sticks as shown in your video from the attached website? Asking for a friend.

[@NextStepOutdoors]

LOL, I had some extra stealth strips. Latitude sells them straight from their site cut out for the sticks though.

[@darrinmiedema4790]

What knot did you use to create the loop for your shock chord? Thanks!

[@NextStepOutdoors]

Just a square knot on both sides!

[@darrinmiedema4790]

@@NextStepOutdoors thanks!

[@NextStepOutdoors]

no problem!

[@sparacino69]

Are these aiders the official Latitude outdoors 17” 1 step aiders?

[@NextStepOutdoors]

Yes they are

[@whitewood2000]

How high do you think you could get with 3 sticks with aiders?

[@NextStepOutdoors]

Right around 15’ with 3 of them

[@timmyhart5680]

how did u get the stealth strip around the tie off ears

[@NextStepOutdoors]

I just cut them with scissors. Took a little bit of playing around with it but wasn't too tough.

[@pathfinder5804]

I did almost same mods to mine. I just used glow in dark paint I had around instead on top of sticks. Also used para cord to attach sticks to saddle but like your idea better with the shock cord. I put a little grip tape on stand off to for some extra traction maybe. I still use the provided strap for transport but bought second one at hardware store to really cinch them tight. My only issue is the aiders. I tend to prefer a tubular webbing kind but the ear on end of step is a smidge to small and they work but have to make sure they haven’t moved while using. I only use one bottom two steps so not perfect and I may need to do something different going forward. I do use them climbing up so easy to check as I’m climbing and I repel down with my one stick line every time so not worried on way down. Also think amsteel clearly packs better. Luv the video and I concur with your opinion that these steps hit the mark so far!!!