Tethrd Skeletors Bring One-Stick DNA to a Working Hunter's Budget

Not every mobile hunter can drop top dollar on a set of titanium One Sticks. Tethrd knows that. So in 2026, they did something smart — they built a climbing stick that borrows the best ideas from their flagship lineup and puts them in a package that won't make your wallet tap out. Meet the Skeletors.

Why This Release Matters

The saddle hunting world has quietly split into two camps: the ultralight-or-die crowd who spec out every gram, and the majority of real-world hang-and-hunt guys who just need a reliable, fast, quiet stick that doesn't feel like a compromise. The Skeletors land squarely in that second group — and that's exactly where the market needed something new.

Tethrd built the One Sticks to chase the lightest possible number, and they nailed it. But premium materials and proprietary construction come with a premium price. The Skeletors exist because not every hunter needs a one-pound stick. Some guys run public land twice a week. Some are just getting into saddle hunting and don't want to commit four figures to a system they're still learning. For those hunters, this is the play.

What Makes Them Tick

The standout design detail is the folding dual-step that opens away from the tree rather than toward it. It's a subtle thing, but when you're climbing in the dark with heavy boots on, that extra foot clearance adds up. Small details like this are the difference between a stick that feels purpose-built and one that feels like it was designed in a conference room.

Attachment is handled by Tethrd's patented DynaLite rope and tab system — the same basic architecture proven on the One Sticks. No cam buckles, no heavy hardware, no mechanical parts to freeze up or rattle. You wrap, you tab, you climb. That's it. Fast in the dark, quiet at the tree. For a mobile hunter burning through new setups multiple times a week, that friction-free process is everything.

Stacking and packing is handled by the built-in StickLoc pin system — align the pins, snap the pack together, and you're moving. Tethrd also added a patent-pending RCS (Rope Containment System) that keeps DynaLite ropes organized and tangle-free during transport. Anyone who's ever reached into their pack at 5 a.m. and pulled out a rat's nest of cordage will appreciate that one immediately.

The Skeletors ship as a complete 4-pack, which is the right call. No hunting for individual sticks or wondering if you've got enough reach — you get a full climbing setup right out of the box.

The Bigger Picture

Here's what makes this release genuinely interesting from an industry standpoint: Tethrd is signaling that the next growth phase for saddle hunting isn't at the premium edge — it's in the middle. The hardcore crowd is already geared up. The new converts need an on-ramp that doesn't feel like a penalty for not spending more.

Sticks are the unglamorous part of a mobile setup. Nobody brags about their climbing sticks at deer camp the way they do about a new saddle or a featherweight platform. But bad sticks will tank your hunt before you ever pull the bow back. Slow attachment, rattly transport, awkward footing — all of it bleeds confidence and burns precious minutes in the timber. A stick that just works, quietly, every time, is more valuable than its price tag suggests.

The Skeletors aren't trying to out-spec the One Sticks. That's not the point. They're trying to be the best stick for the hunter who doesn't want to think about his sticks — and on that mission, they look dialed-in from the jump. If you've been sitting on the fence about going mobile, this might be the gear that finally gets you out of the climbing stand for good.