Originally Posted by probable556
I might consider something like these, I've crashed enough using the traditional "tree-hook" stlye of bar ends.
in my two seasons of using them, i havent had them hook on a tree

but as others have said, there are lighter and much cheaper similar designs out there, but i can guarantee you, these puppies are comfy!!!
The other nice thing about them is that they are ODI compatible, so basically the barend itself acts as one of the jaws.