Pro Sticks

As far as simple and fast climbing sticks, I don't know that you can get in a tree much faster and easier than you can with these sticks. They are up in 5 minutes. Platform takes another 5-10 and then situating your straps and safety straps another 2. Only weakness will be if your tree is a little crooked. Then you can carry an extra buckle to wrap on the bottom of a stick to keep it from kicking out on you. They bite in really well so not usually an issue.

These sticks bought 5/23 are a much quality than years past. This is my forth set I have bought in the last ten plus years and the fit of parts are much better, especially the step assembly to the stick. In years past that fit was not very good and no matter how you tightened them they would rock a bit from side to side. On this set the fit was so tight I had to lightly sand the paint at the connection to fit, to me that’s a good thing.Another tip is to tap in an Allen wrench into the step bolt holes to adjust, the holes was a tight fit.I have had a lot of sticks and these are by far the quietest and easiest sticks to use, I just wish they were sold in a five or six pack.I have had them in the past that the tube to step bracket was not tight, I would disassemble them and put Gorilla Steel Epoxy on the bracket where it touches the tube and let that cure. Done properly it will provide a tight fit.

I loved these immediately. Fast, quiet, functional. I am using with an aid ladder. I can get about 6 feet per section. I plan to try some single stick climbing with these. I bought these for saddle hunting.The key features are the gear type fold away dual step design and the rope cam lock attachment. It is the best way to attach a stick I have ever used. I am very impressed with these.I will mention I have used all types of strap on steps, wild edge steps etc. I would take these over all of them.

Pro: ROCK solid on a larger diameter pine, test climbClamping mechanism allows very high overhead placement at my extended arms reach (very useful if using step ladder mod.)Double rung system (two handles on each side) very nice for the aforementioned, extended placementsI was able to get about 12' off the ground with two sticks using the step ladder mod, aloneIn 20 minutes I was able to get 18' up with two sticks (I back cleaned my highest (2nd) stick and replaced it again)I am sure I could do it faster with practice if I selected a tree with less branchesI read some negative reviews in regard to noise; After carefully reading the included instructions I discovered an error in my assembly which may have lead to some others describing them as "loud." When I used mine they were silent. The teflon washer must separate the bark biting mechanism from the tube stock body. This insulates product from squeaking and allows the bark biting mechanism to articulate to various tree growth angles.Con: 2.5 lbs each, they seem over built for the job; they could be lighter (for someone who is 175 lbs)The strap/rope is too short; 20" is a small diameter tree for CA; 20" is the max or you must modifyIf you are climbing with the modified step ladder mod's you don't need 4 sticks; however I found it impossible to buy these in sets less than 4When I opened the box two washers and a nut were loose inside and could have easily been lost****Overall I like them but am frustrated with the pricing, weight and number of sticks you must purchase. However having four sticks allows you to pre set two other trees besides the one you are in which will cut down on time if you want to switch locations. I'd give them 4.5 stars if the scale allowed me too do so.

Ideal sticks for anyone. Great price

October 2022:I’m still undecided if these are the recalled version or not? The recall notice was for roughly 1500 sticks sold in 2012 which contained a single bar on the stand-off with a burnt orange / black rope. The recalled versions were model numbers “ 70401 and 70404”. The set I received were brand new in the sealed box. They are black in color ( not brown like recalled versions). They have the single post on the stand off and a burnt orange / black rope but the model number on both the sticks and box is “ MCS2000-4”. They are require some assembly but are very sturdy. I ordered a second pair directly from Muddy’s website the same day. I will compare the two sets and update this review when I receive the second set from Muddy directly.Update October 11,2022I ordered a set of sticks directly from Muddy’s website and they sent the exact same sticks with the same model number as the ones I received from Amazon. The sticks I received from Amazon are to good sticks, not the recalled sticks as other reviews have stated.

These things are great for the money. I’m a newer hunter and got into using a tree saddle. These are perfect value for the money. They’re on the heavy side so if you have to walk far you may want to go with something lighter. But for me as an entry point they have been perfect over the past few years.

Like other reviewers have mentioned, in November of 2021 I ordered and received what I believe to be a set of the sticks that were recalled in 2012. They match the description from the consumer product safety commission recall for "Muddy outdoors tree climbing sticks". The ones I received have the burnt orange & black rope and the single post tree cleat.Additionally, they DO NOT feel safe while climbing. Even after following the directions and verifying that the tree cleats and steps were bolted together properly, every single step shifts (pivots) a small amount during use, which not only makes an extremely loud popping noise, it is clearly a design and safety issue.This is a shame because I had another set of older muddy climbing sticks (before they were named "pro") and they do not match the recall and were quiet and worked rather well for budget sticks. The company has become another bad quality, unsafe Chinese brand and I would not trust them with any manufactured climbing equipment anymore.Bottom line, do not buy these unless you want to gamble with your health and life.

Très satisfait du produit et de la qualité de Muddy!

THESE ARE TEH RECALL STEPS DO NOT BUY

Decent sticks for the money. Quick and easy to install.

Low quality product, not stable

Good sticks when used with an aider attached to the bottom. The bolts all needed to be tightened though.