Stick Clip Master Thread

I was doing a ton of research on all the different options and realized there was no central review or guide for stick clips. Being that I'm a tad bored today (snow day), I compiled all the options into a neat little format. If you have any additions to my list, experience or appreciation for any of the options here, please comment! I'd love to review all of these if someone wants to send me them.. :-)

Clips:

Trango Squid UnClip - Clip and Unclip Rope and Draws - 70 grams - MSRP $31.95

Trango Beta Stick EVO - Clip and Unclip Rope and Draws - Not Sold Separately

Metolius Superclip - Clip and Unclip Rope and Draws - 50 grams - MSRP $24.95 

Metolius Superclip Rescue - Clip and Unclip Rope, Draws, and large Biners - 50 grams - MSRP $29.95 

Pongoose Climber 1000+ - Clip and Brush - Not Sold Separately

Kalias Clip-Up - Clip and Unclip Rope and Draws - Compatible w/Kalias Poles Only - 40 grams - MSRP $12.00

Pin Go! Clipstick - Clip and Unclip Rope and Draws - Not Sold Separately

OUTMoRE Reach 12 - Clip and Unclip Rope and Draws - Not Sold Separately

Pony 2" Spring Clip - Clip Rope and Draws - Strap/Zip Tie to Pole of choice - 190 grams - MSRP $4.99

Sticks:

Amazon Carbon Fiber - Collapsed 40" Extended 12' - 1.76 lbs - MSRP $74.95

Extend-A-Reach - Collapsed 48" Extended 12' - 1.9 lbs - MSRP $45.97

Redpoint Smith Clip PRO 12 - Collapsed 37" Extended 12' - 1.6 lbs - MSRP $74.95

Redpoint Smith Clip MINI 10 - Collapsed 29" Extended 10' - 1.1 lbs - MSRP $59.95

Redpoint Smith Clip Mini 8 - Collapsed 29" Extended 8' - .9 lbs - MSRP $54.95

Pongoose 700+ - Collapsed 28.5" Extended 9' - 1.06 lbs - MSRP $65.00

Pongoose 1000+ - Collapsed 40" Extended 13.4' - 1.54 lbs - MSRP $70.00

Mr. Long Arm Truck N Bus - Collapsed 50" Extended 11.4' - 1.9 lbs - MSRP $54.00

Sticks with Clips pre-installed:

Mountain Drifter Skyhook - DISCONTINUED - Metolius Basic Stick Clip is an exact replacement

Metolius Basic Stick Clip - Superclip can unscrew, minimum length 29" - Collapsed 32" Extended 12' - 2 lbs - MSRP $94.95

Metolius Roll Up Stick Clip - Superclip Style - Collapsed 3.75”x 4.5” Extended 10' - 1.75 lbs - MSRP $224.95 

Trango Beta Stick EVO - Clip and Unclip Rope and Draws - Climb Size - Collapsed 17.75" Extended 5' - .7 lbs - MSRP $62.95

Trango Beta Stick EVO - Clip and Unclip Rope and Draws - Compact Size - Collapsed 21.5" Extended 8' - 1 lbs - MSRP $83.95

Trango Beta Stick EVO - Clip and Unclip Rope and Draws - Standard Size - Collapsed 29" Extended 12' - 1.35 lbs - MSRP $92.95

Trango Beta Stick EVO - Clip and Unclip Rope and Draws - Ultra Size - Collapsed 44" Extended 22' - 2lbs - MSRP $108.95

Redpoint Smith Clip PRO 12 - SuperClip Style - Collapsed 40" Extended 12' - 1.6 lbs - MSRP $84.95

Redpoint Smith Clip MINI 10 - SuperClip Style - Collapsed 32" Extended 10' - 1.1 lbs - MSRP $69.95

Redpoint Smith Clip Mini 8 - SuperClip Style - Collapsed 32" Extended 8' - .9 lbs - MSRP $59.95

Pongoose Climber 700+ - Clip and Brush - Collapsed 28.5" Extended 9' - 1.3 lbs - MSRP $121.00

Pongoose Climber 1000+ - Clip and Brush -  Collapsed 40" Extended 13.4' - 1.76 lbs - MSRP $127.00

KAILAS Clip-up IV Stick Clip - Clip and Unclip Rope and Draws - Collapsed 21" Extended 8' - .8 lbs - MSRP $69.00

Pin Go! Clipstick - Pin Go! Band style - Collapsed 20" Extended 7.7' - .5 lbs - MSRP $53.00

OUTMoRE Reach 12 - OUTMoRE style - Collapsed 30.5" Extended 12' - 1.3 lbs - MSRP $75.00

Muscle Mountain Reachmaster - SuperClip Copy -  Collapsed 23" Extended 10' - .75 lbs - MSRP $69.95

Travel Stick Clip (attaches to Hiking Pole/Stick):

GripClip - No Clip included - 80 grams - MSRP $25.00

CNKTR - No Clip included - 46 grams - MSRP $24.99

Mid-Climb Stick Clip

Magic Wand - HangDog Style - Must use MadRock Trigger Wire - Collapsed 12" Extended 6.6' - 110 grams - MSRP $19.99 + $7.17

Grim Reacher - Trango Style - Collapsed 14" Extended 6' - 250 grams - MSRP $60.00

Kong Panic Quickdraw - Self-closing carabiner with semi-rigid internal tube - 12 in - MSRP $37.00

Kong Panic Quickdraw - Self-closing carabiner with semi-rigid internal tube - 18 in - MSRP $45.00

Kong Prog - Self-closing FROG connector with semi-rigid internal tube - 12 in - MSRP $37.00 

Kong Prog - Self-closing FROG connector with semi-rigid internal tube - 18 in - MSRP $45.00 

I love my Skyhook and was quite dejected at its discontinuation. I'm glad Metolius picked up the design. Huge fan of their products and ethos.

Thanks for compiling the info! Fortunately no snow day here because we already have it off.

One addendum for the Metolius Basic Stick Clip. You can unscrew the Superclip at the end, making the collapsed pole 29". For those of us searching for a stick clip we can travel with, this is a crucial measurement.

Mike Larson wrote:

One addendum for the Metolius Basic Stick Clip. You can unscrew the Superclip at the end, making the collapsed pole 29". For those of us searching for a stick clip we can travel with, this is a crucial measurement.

Thanks Mike, I'll add it in!

The Kailas Clip-Up is functionally the same as the Superclip, and can be used to unclip draws and clip rope in the exact same way. The Rope Head should be removed from the list. It is an arborist tool for clipping branches and I can't see any way it would be useful for rock climbing.

Alex R wrote:

The Kailas Clip-Up is functionally the same as the Superclip, and can be used to unclip draws and clip rope in the exact same way. The Rope Head should be removed from the list. It is an arborist tool for clipping branches and I can't see any way it would be useful for rock climbing.

Thanks Alex, I'll update the list. I've heard that the Kailas is more fragile than many of the other options, could you weigh in on that?

Jeremiah White wrote:

Thanks Alex, I'll update the list. I've heard that the Kailas is more fragile than many of the other options, could you weigh in on that?

I don't have one, but I have friends that do. The general consensus is that the build quality of the pole isn't great. I personally haven't heard of any issues with the quality of the clip.

Alex R wrote:

I don't have one, but I have friends that do. The general consensus is that the build quality of the pole isn't great. I personally haven't heard of any issues with the quality of the clip.

My friends poles have broke, but I've been careful with mine and it's still going a year later.  The clip is a bit "soft", so it doesn't full open the carabiner unless I squeeze the metal a bit first to shorten the width

Jeremiah, that’s one comprehensive list. Thanks for that.
Also… thanks for writing “stick clip” instead of “clip stick”.   ; )

The redpoint ones should be in the category "sticks with clips preinstalled". I have one and it's fantastic - sturdy, good extending mechanisms (which can be tightened).

F r i t z wrote:

I love my Skyhook and was quite dejected at its discontinuation. I'm glad Metolius picked up the design. Huge fan of their products and ethos.

Thanks for compiling the info! Fortunately no snow day here because we already have it off.

The skyhook ended up being a pretty terrible product. It was a good idea, but poorly executed.  The guy who sold them was based in Central Oregon, so lots of people here bought them and then like 70-80% of them had theirs prematurely fail when the clips stopped grabbing the body of the stick.  The Redpoint ones (both the burly and the lighter designs) are way better. 

Aaron Liebling wrote:

The redpoint ones should be in the category "sticks with clips preinstalled". I have one and it's fantastic - sturdy, good extending mechanisms (which can be tightened).

Are you sure? Looks like they can all be sold with or without clips.

Wow, I sort of live in a vacuum, but I had no idea there were so many stick clip tools out there.

I have been 100% content with my Super Clip. Does everything I need it to; clips the bolt and if needed can clip my rope to a fixed draw.

For a stick I use the longest window washing pole I’ve been able to find. I don’t get on airplanes with it, obviously. Doesn’t even fit inside my car, it gets strapped onto the roof rack.

My goal is to clip the SECOND  bolt on most routes, thus the 24’ reach. I’m old and very breakable, and not too worried about what the cool kids at the crag think. If I wanted to hit the ground when I fall, I’d go bouldering…

Jeremiah White wrote:

Are you sure? Looks like they can all be sold with or without clips.

Maybe both then? I bought mine with the clip

Teton Tom wrote:

Wow, I sort of live in a vacuum, but I had no idea there were so many stick clip tools out there.

I have been 100% content with my Super Clip. Does everything I need it to; clips the bolt and if needed can clip my rope to a fixed draw.

For a stick I use the longest window washing pole I’ve been able to find. I don’t get on airplanes with it, obviously. Doesn’t even fit inside my car, it gets strapped onto the roof rack.

My goal is to clip the SECOND  bolt on most routes, thus the 24’ reach. I’m old and very breakable, and into worried about what the cool kids at the crag think. If I wanted to hit the ground when I fall, I’d go bouldering…

super clip is all you need. then find a suitable stick

Aaron Liebling wrote:

Maybe both then? I bought mine with the clip

Ok, I edited them in. Not dead sure on the length but have reached out to them and will update.

Update, edited in the correct numbers.

Painter’s pole/2” spring clamp deserves a line item.

Caleb wrote:

Painter’s pole/2” spring clamp deserves a line item.

Edited!

just saw a new one: the Hangdog Magic Wand

It's made to be used with Mad Rock Trigger Wire carabiners and looks like it can be clipped to a harness comfortably while climbing

Ryan Smith wrote:

just saw a new one: the Hangdog Magic Wand

It's made to be used with Mad Rock Trigger Wire carabiners and looks like it can be clipped to a harness comfortably while climbing

Wow that's cool, I added it in a new category. 

Kong Panic probably deserves a mention in your new category.