Tethrd Skeletors VS. Hawk Heliums - They aren't the same! 

Good honest review, Nate. I've been interested in the Skeletors since I saw them and I hope to give them a try at some point. Thanks for sharing!

You nailed my two biggest issues with the Hawks. The daisy chain problem and the suction cups both can be dealt with but it can be a PITA! I am looking forward to getting my hands on the Skeletors

Good review/comparison Nate. It’ll be interesting to hear an update after a couple years of use 👍

Love my skeletors sticks. No regrets after running them this season.

Thank you for the review of both. I have been using the Hawk 3 step sticks for 2 years. They have worked very well but a bit heavy and long. I was going to mod my hawk sticks to the 2 step size. After this review, I am going to pull the trigger and purchase the Tethrd Skeletors. Thank you for the in depth comparison.

Ive been using my lone wolf sticks over 10yrs and i just sold it for a set of hawk helium. After seeing this video clip makes me want to sell the hawk and get the skeletor. I love the fact that the skeletor foot rest are at a angle.

Great review. Thanks!

Great review. When they first came out just going on looks I thought they were very similar. After seeing a few reviews especially this one. I can see the difference. I used the full length hawk helium sticks for 2 years they were ok but little on the heavy side. I just recently got the trophy line wing man so far I like it. Going to do a few mods on it.

Excellent review!!

Great video. Almost ordered the Hawks but ended up going with the Skeletors.

When you set ur daisy chain try turning ur stick sideways to get the next loop then pull the stick back into the tree. Doing that sets the stick perfectly with little to no movement, for the hawk sticks. I’ve used the hawks for two years and I’ve been pretty happy with them. Purchased a set of the skeletors and I was very surprised at how much better they are. Either way they are both good sticks and I will still use both but the skeletors will be my primary choice in the upcoming season

Another great review!

I've been waiting for this comparison. One thing to note about the hawks. They've made some changes and improvements. The suction cups are much better now, and instead of the cam buckles they now come with versa straps, which I don't like to use with the actual loops, but they work great doing the buckle-less method.

Great review. I’ll be ordering some skeletor sticks!

Awesome video! Haven't tried the skeletors yet, but have been quite happy with my Hawk Helium's using the rope Mod (Chinese Cinch Knot) for my set-ups.

The biggest pro / con to me is the fact you can buy 1 skeleton or 4 hawks for the same price. I just ordered a 4 pack of hawk helium 20" sticks for like $110 on Amazon and got them within a week. And this weekend I was at Cabela's and they had 4 pack of the hawk helium 30" sticks for $160. Which I kicked myself cause online it was a 4pack of 20" steps or a 3 pack of 30" steps and I go through some thick crap so I wanted the shorter ones for packing reasons but wish I would of seen the 4 pack at cabela cause for another $50 can get probably another 6-8, maybe even 10ft with the longer sticks , where as online I figured 4-20" sticks would be comparable to 3-30" sticks, but the forth 30" stick would make a big difference height wise. It's great to have light weight gear, but here in Maine we get October to bow hunt and November to rifle hunt, so I can't justify dropping the bank for 8-10 days of hunting a year. We can't hunt Sunday and today (nov-16) the last 3 Saturday or hunting season have been 60-70 degrees. I have no complaints about the hawks for the price.

I've had Hawk Heliums since I started hunting and all the sets I've bought were at the $100 price point for the 4pk. Even now it's pretty common to find them at the same price, so in my opinion the $100 price point would be a better comparison regardless of the "actual" MSRP.

I modified 32" leverage sticks. Took off the V bracket and strap with the steel clamp. I put on a button and tehyrd versa link strap. Then heard about Skeletors. Guess I'll be using my mods for a while.?.?

The new hawk sticks comes with versa straps. I just wish they still was camo

Just bought 2 sets of 4 hawk sticks. 79.99 on black friday sale. 175 after tax for the 2 sets. At that point I'll just use the hawks and run buckle straps. No worries

With 4-20" sticks that give 18" of distance between steps, separated at 18" apart up the tree, with a platform 18" above that, that's a total of 162" or 13.5' off the ground. So in order to get up to my favorite height range (18'-22') I'd either have to get aiders or buy another 4 pack of steps, right?

Gonna run my hawks I just bought his year (yes already did the diy tinkering) but I do have a question for you… what are your thoughts on the 20in vs the 30in? I have the 30s and I can return them up until tomorrow so hopefully you’re able to get back to me soon. I’m thinking of just carrying 2 30in sticks into the field with me (added an aider step to each stick) Thanks for everything! I often purchase gear you recommend.

Have hawks with tether daisy chains Plan on buying skeletors this year

i switched the male and female rubber suction cups from my bigger hawk sticks and put them on the 20”. they were way softer

After having them both in hand together. I would buy the hawk again. The skeletor pros are nice but if im caring 8 to 10lbs ill just get the hawks. Now the one stick is a totally different decision

I just bought the hawk 30 inch and they come with daisy chains from the factory. I'm not the best example for saving weight though. I've been in heavy construction for a few decades so an extra 2 pounds doesn't bother me.

Why are you pins on the skeletor bottom stand-off on the wrong side?

I paid 85 dollars for my hawk sticks they were on sale but original price was 109 for a set of cheapest on the market

I have the hawks and they work....so when I upgrade, it's gonna be to the ONE stick x3 with aiders

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Tethrd one sticks are the bomb

We’re did you get the tethrd sticks thanks

Truckers hitch for the daisy chain!!!

How to actually use a daisy chain. Gotta turn your stick sideways then loop it.

Just keep the stock straps but ditch the buckle and attach them with the "buckle-less method". I'm almost 300# with all my gear and never had a problem with this method...

Wish they sold one of them instead of packs of 4 only.

skeletors are too light duty, the feet on my bent the first day I used them.

With four, three step hawks i can get up as high as i need to. I wouldn't want the smaller 2 step sticks

Ok you seem a little Pro Skeletor on this review and that is fine. Anyone who has run the daisy chain for any length of time knows you angle the stick to the loops and you can gain a nother loop shorter very easily. You can actually get them to tight. The biggest issue I have with the Skeletors is the bottom standoff issue they have been having. They bend and collapse with use. They did to much machining on them. They will replace it only if you bend or break one. Tethrd is not fixing this on their Skeletor sticks and to me is a no way I will use them.If they have any probability of failure your life is not worth the risk. I just talked to them the other day again about this problem and they are still using the thinner bottom standoff so this is not a problem they are taking care of until it breaks on you. That is terrible customer service in my opinion and not worth my life knowing an issue to shave a few ounces. Good review other than the couple things not performed to equal out the way they are used..