This is the Akimbo

[JeffGu]

I thought the little stainless shackle was classy.

 

[chiselbit]

The shackle was just for tending purposes right?

Correct. They replaced it with a hole that’s too small for a carabiner so no one tries to ddrt off it.

 

[TimBr]

I'll have to think about that.

Yeah, @oldoakman, come to think of it, if I were you, I'd rather be buried with it laying on my chest, like an old-time Viking warrior who got buried with his favorite sword. Archaeologists a thousand years from now will find it and gasp in awe and wonder.

Tim

 

[Flex Abednego]

I’m retarded

 

[chiselbit]

I’m retarded

I’ll bite. Why are you retarded?

 

[TimBr]

I’m retarded

Na. We've all done similar, at one point or another.

@chiselbit; I think he's referring to not seeing the possibility of doing DdRT by clipping back to the rope bridge, maybe.

 

[chiselbit]

Ahh. Ok. Hey Nic, it’s official: you are NOT retarded. Bet you’re glad to get that straightened out. Thanks Tim

 

[Flex Abednego]

I was thinking the shackle was for ddrt, not sure why. Just shooting off at the mouth about something I know nothing about. Oops. Anyway I do hope this tool hits the market one day!

 

[TimBr]

@Flex Abednego; It's because the shackle looks robust enough to be used as such. Which is why they removed it, if they do not want folks doing so. Got to make it impossible or people will do it.

 

[Flex Abednego]

It’s just been so many moons since the akimbo was first unveiled that I forgot how it works

 

[Tree-Taylor]

I do hope this tool hits the market one day!

I just hope to use one before we're all replaced by drones with chainsaws.

 

[Stephen Moore]

Is the new hole large enough for a small stainless shackle? I might be retarded enough to put one on?

 

[chris_girard]

Release date still around Expo?

 

[dsptech]

Looks to be getting closer, maybe.
Still excited about the eventual release of the Akimbo!!!

 

[JMerritt]

Release date still around Expo?

Yes

 

[evo]

Yes

when is expo? Need to make sure I got my duckets

 

[JMerritt]

Is the new hole large enough for a small stainless shackle? I might be retarded enough to put one on?

You could certainly find a shackle that fits, but it would prevent the Akimbo from opening. If you look close at a picture of it in the open position you can see that the hole passes over the opposite side spine piece.

 

[JMerritt]

when is expo? Need to make sure I got my duckets

Nov 8,9 I believe

 

[dsptech]

TCI EXPO in Charlotte, NC - Nov 8-10, 2018?

 

[oldoakman]

Yes

One can only hope. Any indication as to price point?