Stacked Outdoors Launches an Evolution in Climbing Sticks

By Ammoland

Grand River, IA – -(AmmoLand.com)- Climbing trees to hunt is not anything new or novel but the way stands go up and are accessed has come a long ways. Traditional tree stands were often accessed from improvised ladders that were nailed directly into the tree. While effective, the steps eventually rot, nails are not reliable and the ladder is only applicable to permanent stand locations.

Stacked Outdoors Climbing Sticks

Then along came tree stands with full ladders fixed to the stand. These are still around and remain effective but are semi-permanent. Mobility is not an option here and the ladders are highly visible. Intelligent hunters place these stands months in advance so the deer become accustomed to the bulky ladders. As tree stands became lighter and more mobile friendly, the need for effective, portable climbing systems grew. Simple climbing pegs that screw into the tree hit the market and they remain effective as an ultra-portable option. Pegs do not, however, deliver much in the way of stability and safety.

Stands were developed to climb in the same fashion as a lineman. These climbing stands are exceptionally portable but are also a higher risk and require a clean, …Read the Rest

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