Hawk Helium Mini Stick Review 

Some of the most unbiased assessments, out there, thanks!

I appreciate all your reviews. Last year I hunted with the 30" Hawk sticks combined with amsteel daisy chains. Loved the setup, except as you mentioned, the length of the sticks would often times get me hung up while backpacking through brush. I just picked up the Hawk 20" four pack for $110. For that price, you can't go wrong. They now come with a daisy strap (not amsteel) instead of the cam buckle system. At a total weight of around 9lbs (for four sticks & amsteel), that's only a couple of pounds heavier than their more expensive competition. Three or four pounds on your back shouldn't make or break your setup, especially if you are physically prepared to drag out a 150ish lb animal. By the numbers: 19" spacing between sticks, and a 17" step-to-step distance will net a vertical ascent of 3' per stick. That's why it's not surprising that this four pack yields about a 12' total height. Adding in Backwoods Mobile Gear's "versa aider" will get you approximately an additional 6' and only weighs two ounces. Plus, the versa aider doesn't stay attached to each stick, to swing in the breeze. Additionally, you don't have to find the toe loop when descending. It's a pretty slick package. Best of luck to you this fall. Looking forward to you being back up to 100% health, and following along as you chase these incredible creatures.

I picked up a set of 4 for 100 bucks brand new They came with the new “daisy straps.” I’m not sure if I’ll like them being what if you have to loop the next hole and the strap sags. I might end up using the “buckeless method” with the daisy straps instead. Before this I had the Tethrd Skeletor Sticks. I ended up selling them and got the heliums. I saved over 100 bucks by switching, not sure if I’ll regret that in the future Good stuff you got here. You’ve helped me pick out some gear already.

Great sticks , I bought a set then sold to buy some high dollar name sticks, sold the high dollar sticks and bought the hawks again ( actually bought the mini and the 30 inch sticks ) , solid, great tree bite … super sticks for the money

Sharpening the teeth on these stick’s stand-offs makes a world of difference. The “Chinesium” doesn’t take much work to get sharp and the mod helps significantly on hard barked trees.

I bought some last year I think and finally unboxed them. The box mine came in says 2.5 pounds. Like you say they listen to the consumer. I will be using them this season. Must say they are pretty cool for the cost. Great video and good luck this year on your hunts.

They actually changed the spec weight on the box now. I guess they saw your video 😆

I just bought a set today and so far so good. Plus, mine came with a daisy chain set up. The box said 2.5 lbs per stick so they must have changed a few things but the daisy chain was a nice surprise!

The new 2021 model comes equipped with daisy-chained straps. No more cam buckles! Zero noise!

I have used a lot of sticks. Mostly the OOAL. I was interested in these to stash in the woods near my tree that I climb. I wanted your opinions. You are a straight shooter. Thanks for the review.

Great review as always! Keep them coming!

It would be so cool to see the folks with Novix come out with a good, lightweight double step stick that didn’t cost much more than the Lone Wolf sticks. I used to run them years ago but am hesitant to go back to single steps. For the life of me I can’t decide on a buckle-less attachment system so I suppose I’ll stick with the original strap and buckle with silencing material on my Helium’s. I took the buckle off to test the buckle-less method the other day and found that the cam buckle clearly got the strap tighter. As for Amsteel or rope mods, I’m inclined to believe that nothing is going to hold a stick in place better than a strap, for the surface area gripping the tree opposed to a round rope, no matter the diameter. As for getting height, though, I was so impressed with the cable aiders I got from Double Step that I bought a second set for my second set of Helium’s. Might not be for everyone, but they’re always open when you go to step in them. Backwoods Mobile has a cool, moveable step aider I’d love to see some reviews on, though.

First time I used mine, button for quite carry broke off. But other than that, works great. Light enough and with 20 in adder, I can get 20ft with 4. And I changed to a whoopie sling, so little to no weight added for attachments

I just started looking for a set of shorter climbing sticks and came across your video. Thanks for the review! One thing I noted since you mentioned it during the review a few times is the advertised weight. It looks like Hawk's website is now advertising 2.5 lbs for these sticks. Just posting here so others know as well.

Here from Instagram. Good stuff and glad to find your Channel.

Just picked these up for $99 for a set of 4, can’t wait to try them out, i hate my 32” xops

To get higher you could use knaider/swaiders or aider(s) connected to the bottom of the stick(s).

Nice video. Thanks.

i carry 4 full length heliums,3 have 2 step amsteel aiders. don't bother me at all to carry them a few miles. thought about trying the minis cuz I'm happy with only getting anywhere from 12-20 ft.

They look sweet brother. Light but seem well built. Nice review🤙

Thanks I just got these, I was planning on using an aider...and now I will seeing your 15’ demo...I like to get 20’ min and if I can get 25’ I will...However this is my first set of sticks, was planning on using wild edge steps and have 11 of them, but thinking and trying sticks too just to compare...anyway thanks for the review I subbed! Take care good hunting!!!!

Great review! The suction cup packing seems like a great way to keep the sticks together combined with a bungee. 1.8 lbs/stick is creative marketing. They put the weight of the stick, but didn't include the weight of the attachments.

Great review on the hawk minis thanks so much. 👍🏻👍🏻Just subscribed watching these two videos on the hawks

I like the camo straps. I wish the other sticks came with those.

Great sticks with a few small mods. Picked up a set of 4 on sale for 101.00 free shipping. Been hunting hawk helium sticks that I did a 20" mod on for three seasons. Small quality changes sense GSM outdoor bought Hawk. Biggest being made in USA to China or mine Vietnam. Still good sticks. I get 24' to my waist with 3 sticks and a 2 step aider.

Really enjoyed your review.

Hey Michigan public land hunter looking to go to lighter mobile setup, my struggle is what about back pack? I'm hiking 2 miles in and going to butcher in the field and hike meat out, plus all my calls, water, misc gear. Pushing me to consider saddle hunt but saddle + platform is a lot more than a ultralight stand and not much time to practice a radically different setup.

The reality is that 3 30" sticks with 15" step spacing, placed 15" apart and 15" from the ground will get you from ground to the top is 135". 4 sticks spaced at 20 inches and consistently spaced will get you to 160".

My hawk minis just came in last week are made in Vietnam..I work in supply chain, Vietnam/cambodia/thialand are the new low cost country manufacturers yet I've seen better quality on avg vs china.

I’m 6’2 and athletic build. Wondering if the larger stick would be better for a bigger guy, especially when bundled up for hunting late season in MN? I’m pretty confident I can get to the same height with either version and an aider. What are your thoughts?

I subbed. You seem like a good guy.

Have u reviewed the full size stick?

Just beware the suction cups for stacking are really poor. Really hard to snap together, even worse to disassemble. Mine broke on use #1. The sticks themselves are nice.

Wondering, why would you change the versa buttons and to what?

Great review man I'm ordering some this week just bought a tree saddle to go with it! Where y'all from in Michigan I'm in Manistee county

You provided great detailed information. Have you used XOP sticks? They are an alternating step design that feel great on the tree; but they wear me out getting them to the tree. I prefer my Lone Wolf sticks for set up; because they just seem faster. I have Summit Buck Steps because I like having two foot rests at each level. It seems they don’t fit as securely to the tree. Perhaps the Hawk Minis would be a good addition. It seems the V Bracket that attaches to the tree does not pivot on the Hawks. What is your opinion of that?

Is there anywhere you can mount a cable step aider on those sticks?

Why does it seem like yours come off the suction cups so much easier than mine? Mine take so much effort and make noise when they finally spring loose.

Where are you located in mi in in alpena I would like to try those before buying a set I'm new to mobile hunting I purchased a saddle last year and wild edge steps and I like the steps for the most part but definitely looking for something a little easier and user friendly

$119 on Amazon now

What is the actual weight of the 30 inch stick? Great review by the way!!

How high with 4 sticks without an aider?

What's a good, lite weight inexpensive stand to go with these steps? Looking for entry level run and gun set up. I've run summit climbers for years and one to try this style. Thanks.

I would use one ader at the bottom. It would get you to 18 20.

Can you use the sticks on a wider diameter stem trees

Idk about budget sticks 😂😂 when I got my 4 pack of 30” sticks they were $169 the 20” sticks were $199 😂😂

Do you have a suggestion for how to break in the suction cups on the newer sticks? I bought some recently and they are quite the pain to get separated, especially quietly. Did they eventually get easier for you to take them apart?

Get a hold of me if you decide to sale them thanks great presentation

Nice video man, we subscribed if you'd get us back. Seeing that you're from Michigan where it's similar to where we hunt in NW PA so we know how hard it is hunting pressured public areas. Good luck this year!

If you notice a 4 ounce difference in stick weight while packing in (even on a 2 mile hike) I feel sorry for your legs. Dudes elk hunt the mountains with 60 pound packs and hike 10 miles a day.

A budget stick? Not to me. $150 for 4 sections is a lot to me. Maybe I'm just poor though.

Beast sticks are made in teh USA

I was sold until "made in China!", Also the heavy wt. Turned me off

I just can't stand they say they look and idk why

trader trump money

“Donald Trump money” 😂😂

2.5 pounds.... too too too heavy.

Good stuff. Just ordered some.