DIY: Storing An Aider on a Big B.O.B., EWO Ultimate One Stick, or Any Other One Stick

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An aider is key to “one stickin'” your way up a tree to hunt out of a saddle. There are some pretty expensive options on the market to store your aider on the way in so I set out to find a cheaper alternative for my Out On A Limb Big B.O.B. This same method can be easily adapted for other “one sticks”.

Materials Needed

• 1/8″ Shock Cord
• Kayak J-hook
• Paracord (Method 2 only)

Method 1: Big B.0.B

Step 1: Cut A 19″ Length of Shock Cord

Cut ~19″ of shock cord and singe the ends.

Step 2: Attach the J Hook

Slide the J Hook onto the 19″ length of shock cord.

Step 3: Tie Two Perfection Loops

Maintaining a small tail end, tie two perfection loops on each end of the shock cord.

Step 4: Attach to the Big B.O.B

Remove the aider attachment screws on the Big B.O.B. and place each perfection loop onto the screw so it is situated in front of your aider.

Step 5: Secure the Aider

Fold the aider up flat to the bottom step and wrap the shock cord around it and secure the J Hook to one of the machined holes in the shaft of the Big B.O.B.

Method 2: All Other Sticks

This method requires you to create your own secure point if there isn’t one machined in the shaft of the stick such as with the Big B.O.B. or Beast Sticks.

Follow Steps 1 and 2 from Method 1

Step 3: Tie Two Perfection Loops

There are two ways to tie the perfection loop…one method requires passing two loops through each other which is great for Method 1. If the stick you are using only has fixed attachment points, you will want to tie your perfection loop as you would if attaching to a fixed pole.

Tie one end to two fixed points on the bottom rung of the stick.

Step 4: Tie A Fixed Loop in the Paracord

Using two double-fisherman’s knots, tie a fixed loop out of a small length of paracord.

Step 5: Add A Prusik to Your Amsteel Strap

This attachment point works for when you have a cam cleat and amsteel for attaching the stick to the tree.

Add a prusik to the end of the amsteel. When you wind up your amsteel, adjust the prusik so it rests on the back of the stick.

Step 6: Secure the Aider

Fold the aider up flat to the bottom step and wrap the shock cord around it and secure the J Hook to the loop in the prusik.