[Topher]

Hey All,

Want to get a clip stick and don't mind splashing the cash, but have heard that they can be a bit flimsy.

Is this true, or would i be better off making my own?

Cheers

[csurfleet]

Mines been fine (betastick). Been in the rucksack to spain twice and turkey once on budget flights, and generally survived being chucked about at the crag.

[Paul B]

my beta stick has far outlasted all of my DIY efforts, best to check it works with your quickdraws before buying as it doesn't seem to fit them all.

[andybfreeman]

I'd recommend buying one

my beta stick has survived going through easyjet a couple of times, strapped to the side of my rucksack cos i overestimated the available vertical space in my bag!

don't drop it from the top of a crag and it should last ages

[Topher]

Beta stick it is then.

If it can withstand the gentle touch of the luggage gorillas that's good enough for me!

[sidewinder]

If you get the compact one it is much more likely to fit in your bag and has so far always been long enough to get between any two bolts I have needed to clip.

[The Aaronator]

I recommend that you don't buy (or make) a clip stick. Yes they are useful for clipping high first bolts etc. but in the long run they will probably turn you into a nervous wreck! why? because one ends up relying on them to much and then forgets how to climb and fall with confidence.

[lagerstarfish]

what the Aaronator said

you should buy the Lagerstarfish SkyPad

it's basically a portaledge with a crash pad on top

just clip it to your highest bolt and boulder your way to the next one

they'll all be using them this summer

[dave]

I recommend that you don't buy (or make) a clip stick. Yes they are useful for clipping high first bolts etc....

which is more than enough reason to get one.