The back saver

[antmike915]

Even though this is a walking stick that you can get at any Walmart I call it "The back saver" because I'm the type that has to check everything I come across and before I got one my back would hurt worse than my legs from picking up so many things (plus dry cracked hands). Anyways I'm sure alot of us that have been looking for awhile already has one or something like it. I'm mostly posting this because I've seen alot of new people on here that just embarked on this great hobby, you can thank me later 😉. This one here has been my lucky Indian flipper stick for close to 10 years now., it hangs in my garage and everytime I go somewhere (even just outside) it's there for me to see. Even though I haven't been out looking in this heat I look at it and I tell it "it will be cooler eventually ".

[Hal Gorges]

Yupp, nice one Mike, I ordered one on amazon, they called it a climbing stick or something like that, two in a pack, very reasonable, anyway, I use it a couple of times a week when I walk up the shell mound at the park, and it’s starting to point to bits of pottery, so I know she’s gonna be a good one, maybe even a lucky one?..

[antmike915]

Sounds like a keeper Hal, I need to order me another one for back up. I don't even know if Walmart sells them anymore. I paid either $9.99 or $14.99 at the time. If they still sell them it'll probably be about $25-$30 now and not as well made. I'll check Amazon one of these days.

[Uncle Trav]

Yep. Like the saying goes “it’s not the model year it’s the mileage”. My body is wrecked from construction work and I pay for it everyday after work. I found a two pack of collapsible trekking poles on Amazon for $36 bucks and haven’t been disappointed. Saves the back and knees. I only use one for hunting but the other is always in reserve for backup. Has a comfortable handle and the end cap comes off and has a carbide tip. Also come with wide snow baskets that work good in sand. Tripping around from furrow to furrow in a freshly plowed field is was beats me up the most and a pole definitely helps with flipping and walking. I’m not a company spokesman. Just a guy flippin flint.

[Hal Gorges]

I learned another dance, the three step...Spot it, pick it, frame it...Lol.

[redrocks]

Thats pretty high-tech Hal......does it have a button for spraying olive oil though?

[Hal Gorges]

Would’ve liked to have that model, just too darn expensive,,,

[UpNorth]

Well..... look at you Florida boy, now I know why you have such a massive collection..... damn arrowheads laying on the concrete in your garage......lol.....keep um coming👍

[Hal Gorges]

That’s hilarious !..keep um Cummin...

[UpNorth]

Yep, I knew it.... yet another mint, gem 10 plus

[redrocks]

Wow mike i think i got the same one you got....walmart 20 years ago....the tip wore off. And got electrical tape at the joint....i might be able to get one like Hals if Trump gives us another stimulus check!!

[Hal Gorges]

That’s pitiful !!!...It’s amazing how comfortable we get with our tools, I have wrenches, hammers etc 50 years old, all taped up..

[redrocks]

Yes it is pitiful......thanks Hal!!.....

[antmike915]

Wish I had pictures of my old shovel.

[SurfaceHunter]

Boy you guys are high tech on your sticks. Last hunt I forgot mine I found a discarded beaver chewed stick snapped the end and I used it. I just use sturdy sticks but I do need to add some more sealer to mine. Sand and seal and its done.

[redrocks]

Wood is good but i need the comfy grip.... I think i got carpel tunnel syndrome in my wrists from turning screwdrivers and squeezing linemans pliers and twisting wires together fir 45 years.

[SurfaceHunter]

That's possible I got mine fixed it can go all the way to your neck.

[HikerGalNC]

Hi friends, I also use a telescoping trekking pole as a flip-stick. Very helpful during the hike in and hike out as well, and climbing up and down creek banks. Using poles really saves strain on the knees, highly recommend them if you're walking much distance. REI has some high quality, lightweight poles if you have one in your area.

[SurfaceHunter]

I might have to look into them and see if they have any long ones for me

[antmike915]

Thanks for the info Hiker, eventually I'll invest in a new one once this one falls apart.