Frequently asked questions

Can I clip up using the SMall Stick without a quickdraw?

In short, not right now. That puts a lot of force on the pole, which is super small and ultra-lightweight. Keeping the pole that way is our number-one priority: that’s what makes it feel good taking falls with. So far, we haven’t found a way to make the pole robust enough to suggest that it gets used that way… but we are actively working on it, right now. And if we can find a way to make that happen, we will!

Does the Small Stick replace my existing stick clip?

Unless your stick clip is also small and mighty, no. The Small Stick isn’t designed for the role of a regular stick clip – that is, stick clipping high first bolts. It’s a totally new tool that’s an addition to your sport climbing kit, not a replacement for something already in there. Why? The Small Stick is just… not that big! Intentionally: that’s what makes it so great for its intended purpose as a mid-route stick clip.

That said, if the first bolt is lower than 5’7” + your reach, then you can absolutely use the Small Stick as you would a regular stick clip. Plus, with it being so light (113 grams – only slightly heavier than a single quickdraw), the extra pack weight is entirely unnoticeable.

Is the SMall Stick’s strap adjustable?

You bet! You can adjust which direction the cord attaching the Small Stick goes (up or down), and you can tie a new knot at any point to make it shorter or longer – everybody’s different, so we wanted to you to have that choice.

Will the Small Stick be available in different colors?

Maybe! That’s definitely something we’re considering going forward – so if you have a preference, let us know. As one of our first 250 customers, your opinion carries a lot of weight. In fact, we’re open to your thoughts, ideas, and suggestions in every capacity – so if you have any feedback, don’t hesitate to let us know about it.

What if the pole breaks?

Good question, you. Good question. If you’re engineering-minded, you might look at the Small Stick and marvel at its cool, sturdy aluminum head, but simultaneously wonder how strong the pole that it’s attached to is. In short: yes, the pole will eventually break.

We’ve thought long and hard about the tradeoff between making the pole more robust and the increase in size and mass that would be required to do so. And we decided that keeping the Small Stick as small and light as possible is our priority – that’s kind of the whole point.

That said, we will be selling replacement poles at a fraction of the price of the complete Small Stick. They’ll come with instructions and a replacement screw, so you can quickly and easily switch out your pole and let your aerospace-grade aluminum head live on.

We like to think of this as a net positive, as the life span of your Small Stick will be long – especially compared to other stick clips with permanently attached heads, which are useless once the pole dies (and all telescoping poles do die).

Plus, the Small Stick comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee. So if you get yours and hate it, well… that would be sad – but you can absolutely get a full refund.