I'll have to look back where I got it from but I'll let you know. I wanna say mine are like 5' finished length... But I'd have to double check that too.
Hang-on Stand for Mobile Hunting
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triple_duece
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Guy on video said it was afoot longer than the cinch straps. Shouldn’t be had to figure out. Just add another foot for the knot.
Sorry it took me so long to respond to this. I ordered mine from a website called Roco Rescue Inc. It's called 8mm Accessory Cord. Here's a link. I bought a total of 50 feet. I measured the ropes on my sticks and the finished length is approximately 6 1/2 feet. Basically I made an overhand knot in a loop at one end, so you need about 7 - 7 1/2 feet to start with before tying the knot.
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I’m not sure how well it’d go with the longer recurve. I think I’ll stick with my M60 for now.
Do any if you have any experience with the Millenium M7 Microlite? Seems to be most comparable to the LW Assault hang on. I’m kicking around going with the hang and hunt setup vs climber as a I’m getting rid of all my ladders and going 100% mobile this year. I don’t have any experience with sticks and hang ons so there will definitely be a learning curve if I go that route over the climber. The benefits are there (more tree options), just trying to figure out if it’s worth switching from a climber like I’m used to. If I switch to sticks and hang on I’ve pretty much narrowed it down to LW Assault or Millennium M7 Microlite, leaning towards the LW. Curious what recommendations or advise anyone has for making the switch
One thing to consider is what brand of sticks you're using. The LW stands are made to accommodate LW sticks to make it easier for packing and whatnot. Obviously some creativity and bungee cords will make anything "work" but there's something to be said for gear that's made for one another.
For sure. I was leaning towards the LW sticks either way. Especially if I were to go with the LW stand. I like the bracket that clips the sticks right to the stand for easy packing. Biggest thing I’m trying to determine is if I’m adventurous enough to make the switch from climber to hang on lol. Either way I’m liking the LW stuff the more I read and research
The time came to shit or get off the pot so I pulled the trigger and, through the magic of Amazon, one day later I’m now the owner of a set of climbing sticks. I’ve been watching prices for a while now and was able to pick them up for cheaper than I’ve seen them anywhere. It was one of those fluky one day price drop things. Guess I need to get a stand now 
Lol. It’s still up in the air between the LW Assault and Millennium M7 Microlite. Need to figure it out soon though so I can start practicing climbing lol
Lol. It’s still up in the air between the LW Assault and Millennium M7 Microlite. Need to figure it out soon though so I can start practicing climbing lol
Trigger pulled. Burnt a gift card on a LW Assault II today and got the stick quiver too. I'll try and have the whole setup ready by Strouds. If I think I'll sit all day, I can swap out for a Millennium, but I plan to do a lot more moving around this year. Go back to how I hunted 20 years ago with my API climber and no clue what I was doing! LOL
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You won't regret it buddy. I love my lone Wolf setup. I'll be putting my millenniums up in a couple "permanent" spots, but they'll no longer see any mobile action. If you haven't already done so, I also strongly recommend swapping the LW straps out for static climbing ropes on your sticks.
The one thing I didn't like about the rope mods is that they had more stretch than the LW straps. The LW straps were easier to get tighter as well.
See, I don't have any problems with stretch. Could be the type of rope? I don't know. I just try to factor any stretch in during my setup. I place the stick just slightly higher than I would with the LW straps, pull the rope tight, then pull straight down on the stick to sink it in. Boom... Solid as a rock. I would much rather deal with a little bit of stretch than the clunky, loud, slower-to-manipulate cam straps. To each their own. Bottom line is the sticks themselves kick butt, regardless of the attachment method.
Jim is right, different climbing rope stretches more for different applications. Do a search for Static climbing rope and find something in the 8mm range. You are going to pay more for it, but it will work better for this application, as it will have a lower amount of stretch vs a Dynamic climbing rope. Stretch in rope is called elongation, and they will give you a percentage in that value. Find the rope with the lowest percentage, and that will be your best rope to use with your sticks.
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Get amsteel rope. No stretch, small diameter, much lighter and 10x the strength of steel cable
Will it take a shock load though? I have some spectra (giant braided fishing line) that is rated 5,700 lbs under pull load, but it’ll snap pretty easy if you shock/jerk load it. Sounds like the same stuff with a different name.
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Look it up. Basically the same stuff. I don’t know why yours would break so easily unless it’s been subjected to the sun all the time. Commercial shrimp boats use it to pull their big trawls instead of cable.
Yup, same use. This stuff is used for crab pots. Just like braided fishing line, it’s strong as hell for pulling power. But it needs to be pulling power. Great on winch lines, terrible for jerking ropes. I would NOT suggest this for a lifeline.
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Who said use it for a life line? Also if used as a life line your harness strap takes the load as it has sewn in folds to break away as needed. I mentioned it for substitution for straps on packable climbing steps. Keep up vertically challenged one lol.