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submitted 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
 

1-10. How good of a stick is this? I quite like it.

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[–] [email protected] 86 points 9 months ago

That's a damn good stick

[–] [email protected] 73 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (3 children)

Pros:

  • from the look, great length for a sword
  • looks straight enough
  • the thickness doesn't seem too thin so might be okay to throw

Cons:

  • Aerodynamics need work
  • adding a point increases the coolness factor by a substantial percentage
  • not thick/long enough so it can't serve as a walking stick imo

In conclusion, solid 8/10. Good stick

[–] [email protected] 14 points 9 months ago

I think this would make for a pretty fine walking stick if you ask me, doubles as a bush clearing stick when needed

[–] TornadoRex 11 points 9 months ago

This guy sticks

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[–] [email protected] 51 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago) (3 children)

We should have ratemystick community.

[–] [email protected] 18 points 9 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 22 points 9 months ago (1 children)
[–] [email protected] 15 points 9 months ago

It would be a good way for us to branch out.

[–] [email protected] 12 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)
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[–] [email protected] 37 points 9 months ago (3 children)

Where is the stick ? I only see a sword

[–] [email protected] 7 points 9 months ago

Stick at it, you'll see it

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[–] [email protected] 36 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Ugh unsolicited stick pics 😮‍💨

It's nice though lol

[–] [email protected] 7 points 9 months ago (3 children)

Hey I’ve got a question for you: what’s brown and sticky?

[–] [email protected] 8 points 9 months ago

Parcel tape

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[–] [email protected] 21 points 9 months ago

It's a good stick. Not as good as the one I saw on the Internet recently that had a nearly perfect guard and hilt like a sword, but still pretty awesome.

For the people that want to ban sticks here: please don't take away my joy!

[–] JohnDClay 20 points 9 months ago* (last edited 9 months ago)

We should make a stick enthusiast community. I can if no one else wants to.

Edit: Here it is! https://sh.itjust.works/c/stick [email protected]

[–] [email protected] 20 points 9 months ago

Not as good as mine.

Stick

[–] [email protected] 17 points 9 months ago

I asked my child, an expert in this field, and he gives it a one trillion out of ten.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 9 months ago

Brown and sticky, 10/10

[–] [email protected] 13 points 9 months ago

Lovely stick 9/10 might even be a 10/10 but I couldn't quite visualise the length.

[–] [email protected] 13 points 9 months ago

Length 10/10 Girth 9/10 Smoothnes 6/10

I like a smooth stick. This is a good stick. I wish it didn't have jagged edges. But it sure is a trekking buddy. 8/10

[–] [email protected] 12 points 9 months ago

Would give 7, but it appears wet on one side so solid 6.5.

[–] [email protected] 11 points 9 months ago

Solid 7 stick

Could use a bit more girth and gnarl

[–] [email protected] 11 points 9 months ago (2 children)

According to this guide, it's pretty good.

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 9 months ago (1 children)

What's that, about 3/4" at the top? Seems sturdy, reliable. It could use some decorating, maybe a feather or rounded-off handle. Nice and straight too, not too rigid but not too curved up... I'd give this stick a 7.2 out of a maximum possible score of 10.

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[–] [email protected] 10 points 9 months ago

I'd say it's a 6. Nice and straight with very little taper. Those little branch nubbins would make it suck to hold at the end, and the bark needs to be stripped off across the entire thing. I'd take a belt sander to it and clean it up some

[–] [email protected] 10 points 9 months ago (3 children)

Sorry mate but I have to give it a 6 because the nubs would dig into your hand when walking. A bit of whittling would take it up to an 8 tho

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 9 months ago (1 children)
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[–] [email protected] 9 points 9 months ago

Very nice stick. You even trimmed off the brush so it looks bigger.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Might be too sticky for some.

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 9 months ago

I've never had a stick as good tbh.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 9 months ago

Brother, that's a solid 10

[–] [email protected] 8 points 9 months ago (2 children)

What do you want to do with the stick?

[–] [email protected] 17 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Like, you know, stick stuff.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 9 months ago

That is a vast field of science.

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[–] Goatastic 8 points 9 months ago

You got a ten from all 3 of my boys.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 9 months ago
[–] [email protected] 8 points 9 months ago (1 children)

7/10. Good form, but that wet side makes me worry it could be weakened by rot.

With evidence of a successful truck smack test, I’d be open to raising my rating.

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[–] [email protected] 8 points 9 months ago

On the scale of all sticks: 9

On the scale of sticks that are worthy of being picked up: 6

[–] [email protected] 8 points 9 months ago

That, my dude, is an impressive stick.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 9 months ago

Elbows too pointy 2/10, would not bang

[–] [email protected] 7 points 9 months ago

6/8.75

Too perfect

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[–] [email protected] 7 points 9 months ago

i was gonna say 6 at the first pic, but the second pic makes me think it's an 8! nice taper, nice size, i like how the little nubs add visual interest.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 9 months ago (2 children)

Hang on let me bring in a stick expert...

Jayfeather from Warrior Cats

(Someone please get the reference so I don't look like a total idiot)

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