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

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[–] Melatonin@lemmy.dbzer0.com 85 points 2 years ago

That's a damn good stick

[–] Extrasvhx9he@lemmy.today 69 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 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

[–] kernelle@0d.gs 14 points 2 years ago

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

[–] Lightsong@lemmy.world 44 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (3 children)

We should have ratemystick community.

[–] TheGiantKorean@lemmy.world 15 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] expatriado@lemmy.world 22 points 2 years ago (1 children)
[–] TheGiantKorean@lemmy.world 14 points 2 years ago

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

[–] tun@lemm.ee 10 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)
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[–] Vcio@lemmy.world 33 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Where is the stick ? I only see a sword

[–] ada@lemmy.blahaj.zone 6 points 2 years ago

Stick at it, you'll see it

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[–] figaro@lemdro.id 32 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Ugh unsolicited stick pics 😮‍💨

It's nice though lol

[–] intensely_human@lemm.ee 6 points 2 years ago (3 children)

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

[–] Mr_Blott@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago

Parcel tape

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[–] slingstone@lemmy.world 20 points 2 years 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!

[–] shinigamiookamiryuu@lemm.ee 18 points 2 years ago

Not as good as mine.

Stick

[–] Rukmer@lemmy.world 16 points 2 years ago

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

[–] SgtAStrawberry@lemmy.world 13 points 2 years ago

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

[–] kryostar@lemmy.world 11 points 2 years 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

[–] hikikoma@ani.social 11 points 2 years ago

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

[–] BestBouclettes@jlai.lu 11 points 2 years ago

Brown and sticky, 10/10

[–] ElleChaise@kbin.social 10 points 2 years 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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[–] ohlaph@lemmy.world 10 points 2 years ago (1 children)

According to this guide, it's pretty good.

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[–] Bye@lemmy.world 10 points 2 years ago

Solid 7 stick

Could use a bit more girth and gnarl

[–] Massada42@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago (1 children)
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[–] Karyoplasma@discuss.tchncs.de 9 points 2 years ago

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

[–] Gazumi@lemmy.world 9 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Might be too sticky for some.

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[–] Etterra@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years 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

[–] FartsWithAnAccent@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago (2 children)

What do you want to do with the stick?

[–] TheGiantKorean@lemmy.world 16 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Like, you know, stick stuff.

[–] FartsWithAnAccent@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago

That is a vast field of science.

[–] Lord_ToRA@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago

He's gonna stick it to the man!

[–] intensely_human@lemm.ee 8 points 2 years 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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[–] bstix@feddit.dk 8 points 2 years ago

On the scale of all sticks: 9

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

[–] psion1369@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago

That, my dude, is an impressive stick.

[–] Teknikal@lemm.ee 8 points 2 years ago

Elbows too pointy 2/10, would not bang

[–] Zellith@kbin.social 8 points 2 years ago

I've never had a stick as good tbh.

[–] vynlwombat@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago

Brother, that's a solid 10

[–] braxy29@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years 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.

[–] cpw@lemmy.ca 7 points 2 years ago
[–] Mr_Blott@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years 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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[–] favrion@lemmy.world 7 points 2 years ago
[–] cjsolx@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago

That's a 9/10 stick you got there buddy, would def take it hiking.

[–] Lophostemon@aussie.zone 6 points 2 years ago

The little pokey bits make me uncomfortable.

[–] FireTower@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago

Looks like it's got some heft to it. That'll definitely do the job. 8/10

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