DmrbigEshotT
WKR
Regarding the longer vs. shorter stick question, shorter sticks are becoming much more popular because a lot of folks are using strap/amsteel step-aiders (single step, multi-step, or movable).
I use 3-4 lone wolf sticks depending on the tree and this year went with 2 amsteel aiders. These add about 24' to each of my first two sticks partnered with my saddle set up, I can get to just about 20 feet with 3 sticks and 2 aiders. Not a bad deal.
I also picked up 4 amsteel daisy chains to replace my buckle straps and those things are golden. I don't like the idea of using it on my saddle platform as I seem to be able to get the strap much tighter with the buckle strap, but for my climbing sticks they work perfect. They are super-lightweight and pack up very small.
I use 3-4 lone wolf sticks depending on the tree and this year went with 2 amsteel aiders. These add about 24' to each of my first two sticks partnered with my saddle set up, I can get to just about 20 feet with 3 sticks and 2 aiders. Not a bad deal.
I also picked up 4 amsteel daisy chains to replace my buckle straps and those things are golden. I don't like the idea of using it on my saddle platform as I seem to be able to get the strap much tighter with the buckle strap, but for my climbing sticks they work perfect. They are super-lightweight and pack up very small.