That is one thing that was the most expensive thing for me with hang ons and sticks was finding the best for me. Over the years I have gone through well over a dozen stick and stand combos buying and selling at a loss. There is so much more with a hang on a stick combo to work well for set up and take down, easy and quiet to carry in and set up and then be halfway safe and comfortable once set up, quite different from a climber. And unless you spend a grand or more on a super light or tiny stand you will end up with as much weight as a climber. Add to that many feel the need for a fully loaded pack strapped to their hang on and now you have the bulk of a climber with more added weight. On top of that the added risks of a climbing stick kicking out and the transfer to the stand from the stick and back in the dark with heavy clothing and big boots on. Using sticks in the dark, especially climbing down in the dark is another risk.
My point is there is a lot involved in finding the right stand the best combo that works well for you and minimize risks, that keeps you buying and selling and that gets mighty expensive. Kind of reminds me of saddles.
My point is there is a lot involved in finding the right stand the best combo that works well for you and minimize risks, that keeps you buying and selling and that gets mighty expensive. Kind of reminds me of saddles.
