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Ultimate Camo contributes to the ultimate climbing sticks!

Discussion in 'Bowhunting Talk' started by Greg / MO, Aug 11, 2009.

  1. Greg / MO

    Greg / MO Grizzled Veteran

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    And no, I'm not saying Lone Wolf's is the ultimate climbing stick -- but I am saying that applying Ultimate Camo's new cloth tape to WHICHEVER climbing stick you currently use will make it the ULTIMATE stick it can be!!

    I've had these sticks for several years now, and never was happy with the outline they left at the base of my tree while I was stealthily concealed over 20' above. I wondered about deer's ability to see them even though I shot plenty out of the setup with them, but especially moreso about human passersby being able to pick out out my setup since I predominatly hunt public land. I've let people walk on by me while using my climber, but it's a lot easier to spot a climbing stick stuck on the side of a tree at eye level. Well... not any more!

    When Andy Cuttitta launched his new camoflauge company a couple years ago, I immediately saw personal applications for his new product. I eagerly contacted him, begging him to bring out a camo tape that I could apply to my climbing sticks and trail cameras. Thankfully, the owner of Ultimate Camo was already on the ball and in negotiations with several companies to determine who could do the best job in helping bring the tape to market.

    I patiently waited until production started, and received my order earlier this week... Before I proceed any further, it's probably best I clarify since most people know I'm involved in the bowhunting industry, working with several manufacturers and writing for a couple different outdoor magazines: I am in no way affiliated with Ultimate Camo any more than anyone else who's watched Andy bring his dream to fruition by following along with the success of the company through keeping tabs using the bowhunting forums.

    Here's the results of applying the Ultimate Camo cloth tape to my LW sticks. I removed all the hardware, and flipped the stick over on its side and ran the tape down the length of it, letting the tape overlap onto the front face. Doing this, the "overlap" fell just beyond the halfway point on the front -- ensuring that my next pass from the OTHER side would more than meet the first strip and cover the front entirely. In other words, I started the tape on the SIDE and let the overlap fall to the front. After pressing the tape firmly down, I flipped the stick over and taped the OPPOSITE side, and let the overlap cover the remaining half of the front.

    This left a seam down the almost exact middle (there was a slight overlap) of my sticks in front, but it's almost imperceptible. Doing it this way maximizes your use of a roll of tape, and ensures that any visible part of your climbing stick is covered with Andy's awesome pattern.

    Here's a few pics of my newly transformed sticks:

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    I snapped these pictures out behind my house with the sun straight overhead; unfortunately, the canopy of leaves in the woods out back is so thick that I had to use my flash. The pattern blends even better -- as you could imagine -- when a powerful strobe light isn't reflecting off every part. :) Still ... awesome results.

    Here's a closeup of how I applied the tape... starting on the SIDE, leaving the back of the stick exposed. You can't see the back no matter how closely you look once it's hung on a tree... and this ensures you'll only need two passes of the tape to cover all three sides.

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    I'm a big fan of clean lines. By removing all the hardware on the stick, it not only helps making the application process a cinch, it looks really professional when you reinstall the steps and stop bolts back onto the sticks...

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    Two rolls of tape will cover 2 1/2 Lone Wolf sticks... So if you have four sticks as I do, you'll need to order four rolls of tape, leaving you some left over to trick out an extra trail cam. The tape can be purchased at www.ultimatecamo.com That amounts to a $20 investment to turn an average-looking climbing accessory into an ULTIMATE stick!

    Now, if I can just talk him into making camoflauge straps to hold my sticks to the trees. Hmmm....
     
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  2. Justin

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    Greg - no joke, my UC tape just showed up minutes ago and is sitting on my desk as we speak. I was contemplating the EXACT thing that you did with this post. Great minds think alike I guess. :D

    The only thing that I don't like is that's it's a cloth tape, and thus may hold scent. However, I am very interested in the camo dipping options that are now available!
     
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    englum_06 Die Hard Bowhunter

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    Pretty neat stuff! I'm considering buying some of the clothing right now, but stuck between that and Predator!
     
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    Siman/OH Legendary Woodsman

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    Looks amazing!
     
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    Germ Legendary Woodsman

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    If you have some big trees around you UC is your best bet IMO. I have predator and UC. If the spot has trees behind me, I am in UC. Both are a great choice, spots that are a bit more open, I wear Predator.

    I would choose what most of your setups dictate. If you have a lot of open setups I would choose predator, if you have a a lot of big trees around you, UC IS the best IMO.

    As for Gregs deal, IMO it looks good, but it's like putting lingerie on a supermodel, on it works, off it works also:p There is no advantage gained IMO, besides it looks really cool!!!
     
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    That Is one hell of a way to put It Germ, lmao!!! Good stuff!!
     
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    Looks sweet Greg. I like it.
     
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    LOL Greg, everybody has already seen them on my post that I beat it you to days ago showing my sticks done in Ultimate:D. Except mine are better than yours, as I have 2' of extra length, dropped 1 1/2 lbs from the weight I carry, and no noisy buckles to contend with with my UCR's from ZA206.:shade: Check out Rickmurs in my thread...he really did them up...Sorry to burst your bubble buddy.but you have to be Hardcore if you are going to beat me and Rick to an idea.


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  9. Justin

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    Greg's look nicer b/c he removed all of the hardware before adding the tape.

    NO SOUP FOR YOU!
     
  10. Greg / MO

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    Are you kidding me Don? Seriously? How old are you again?
     
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    Is that a PLEATHER couch or a vinyl beanbag underneath those things? :D
     
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    I actually invented camo, tapes, rope and metal.... so you all suck. ;)
     
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    Siman/OH Legendary Woodsman

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    Uh-oh, i remember the last time you got mad Don :eek:

    j/k, easy boys :o
     
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    I think I am going to get my sticks dipped, but not likely until next season:(
     
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    LOL..and the Lone Wolf cloth strap doesn't hold scent???
     
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    Germ Legendary Woodsman

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    Dude yours look like a model Walmart would hire. Greg's are Victoria Secret worthy, yours are"Skank in Slutty Wear" material:D
     
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    LOL.....who gives a rats butt....by the time the deer sees that I didn't remove the hardware, he is dead.. I mainly wanted the cloth for sound dampening..so I have tape on the back of mine too...Gregs don't...so mine will be quieter..plus no buckles banging
     
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    Lol..mine put bigger deer and more game on the ground though and belong to the better and more successful bow hunter:-)

    Rickmurs are detailed if you are looking for that. Leaving the back not cloth camoed leaves extra metal on metal noise
     
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    Good eye, a beanbag in my bow hunting room.
     
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    Gregh owned them before you?:cool:
     

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