taken by the wind... 0 Posted October 9, 2010 All Kids seem to have an innate knowledge of how to turn a Stick into "something"..... "A stick is one of the most useful survival tools there is" (D. Favro) I want to hear your USES for a "Stick".................... Let your imaginations run wild.. :thumbsup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taken by the wind... 0 Posted October 9, 2010 ~ I'll start it off with............ You can put a stick into places you'd rather not put your hand............... :unsure: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Freebirde 0 Posted October 9, 2010 You can repetively put a stick places that would hurt your hand. wacky078.gif You can thow a stick when you need to throw SOMTHING. You can use a stick to intimidate when you don't want to have to hurt. You can use a stick to help keep your balance. You can use a bunch of sticks to build something. Enough for now, I'll stick some more in later. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Watcherofthewoods 0 Posted October 9, 2010 You can.... Split a bunch of sticks to make a house. Rub some sticks together to make a coal. Scrape bark off the sticks to turn the coal into flame. Feed the flame with more sticks. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Swede 4 Posted October 9, 2010 Yey though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death I will fear no evil. My SRK and my stick they comfort me. For I am the evilest SOB in the valley. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razor sharp 0 Posted October 9, 2010 tooth pick tent stake tp (if your really desperate) tentmate anti snoring devise temporary shelter support Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taken by the wind... 0 Posted October 9, 2010 ~ You can use a stick to test the depth of a muddy stream (puddle), before you cross it. :thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dark Squirrel 0 Posted October 9, 2010 You can lean on a long one when your tired from trekking. You can use it with the sun to determine time and direction. With a shoe string or parachord you can make a bow and arrow. A freaking spear!! Nuff said" :bandit: Tie a bandana or emergency blanket to one and you got a signalling device. Couple logs and rocks and you got a tribal drum set. Clothes hanger to dry wet stuff To cook critters on. Poke one in the fire till the tip is red hot then twirl it in the air for some sky writing fun! :woot: Fish stringer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antagonizer 0 Posted October 9, 2010 Sticks are the great equalizer. A 110lb girl vs. a hungry dog, the dog wins A 110lb girl with a sharp 6' stick, vs. a hungry dog, the girl wins Put that same girl with her stick against a larger animal like a lion or bear, and it's a 50-50 chance. Give her a dozen sharp sticks, and that bear/lion is done for. bush bow, atlatl glacier stick (prodding for crevice and deadfalls) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KentuckyWoodsman 1 Posted October 9, 2010 A stick is good for roasting marsh mellows and hot dogs too! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldfatguy 0 Posted October 9, 2010 They work well for knocking things (like apples) out of their tree. They work well for leverage to move a heavy object. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dark Squirrel 0 Posted October 10, 2010 You can point at stars at night when you lay in a field next to that special someone sharing a moment happy070.gif :loveu: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taken by the wind... 0 Posted October 10, 2010 You can point at stars at night when you lay in a field next to that special someone sharing a moment happy070.gif :loveu: ~ My field, or yours? cool14.gif Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
survivorgirl 1 Posted October 10, 2010 you can dig with a stick Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldfatguy 0 Posted October 10, 2010 If you have to cross ice, use the stick to test how solid the ice is. As you cross the ice, hold the stick crosswise, so if you do go through the ice, the stick could help you get out. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taken by the wind... 0 Posted October 10, 2010 If you have to cross ice, use the stick to test how solid the ice is. As you cross the ice, hold the stick crosswise, so if you do go through the ice, the stick could help you get out. ~ oooooooooooooooooooooo VERY good! Perfect-aged Camo-pant's wearing Hot guy... :thumbup: Just like some snow-shoes... a long stick can (If held horizontally) re-destribute your weight and help pull you out of some thin ice.... OR even worse.... QUICK SAND! scared011.gif Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
antagonizer 0 Posted October 10, 2010 If you have to cross ice, use the stick to test how solid the ice is. As you cross the ice, hold the stick crosswise, so if you do go through the ice, the stick could help you get out. thief :ranting: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kentucky Bob 0 Posted October 10, 2010 If you tie a piece of rope on one end you have the ultimate toy...Rope On A Stick!! Little boys the world over know the joys of having a rope on a stick! You can be a lion tamer, a stagecoach driver, an Indian with a bow... You can tease your dog and amaze your friends! OR amaze your dog and tease your friends!! Rope On A Stick! Available in backyards near you! Seriously, you folks can't expect me to believe you never played with a rope on a stick when you were a kid... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dark Squirrel 0 Posted October 10, 2010 Using giant sticks (aka logs) you can make a SOS signal on the ground. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
razor sharp 0 Posted October 10, 2010 If you tie a piece of rope on one end you have the ultimate toy...Rope On A Stick!! Little boys the world over know the joys of having a rope on a stick! You can be a lion tamer, a stagecoach driver, an Indian with a bow... You can tease your dog and amaze your friends! OR amaze your dog and tease your friends!! Rope On A Stick! Available in backyards near you! Seriously, you folks can't expect me to believe you never played with a rope on a stick when you were a kid... My twin brother and i invented rope on a stick when we were kids, we came up with 100 different uses for it. whip swing it over your head swing it beside you swing the stick with the string put a loop in the end and launch arrows with it swing it behind you jump rope ect.ect. Thanks for reminding me kBob Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldfatguy 0 Posted October 10, 2010 ~ oooooooooooooooooooooo VERY good! Perfect-aged Camo-pant's wearing Hot guy... :thumbup: Just like some snow-shoes... a long stick can (If held horizontally) re-destribute your weight and help pull you out of some thin ice.... OR even worse.... QUICK SAND! scared011.gif Why, thank you Returned by the Breeze (I was going to call you "Gale" but that just seemed silly). You could also take your stick, split one end a couple times and make a frog spear (thanks Watcher and Razor for that one). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
survivorgirl 1 Posted October 10, 2010 you can make a fish weir out of a bunch of them Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
taken by the wind... 0 Posted October 11, 2010 ~ you can splint a broken bone with a stick... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites