retracting reels

Danimal · Jun 22, 2018

The Stanley tape is holding up well. It’s a bit bulky. Maybe a touch load but it feels so buttery smooth and stows beautiful on my chest harness!

Jem4417 · Jun 22, 2018

If the reel was attached to the ascender, like right on the flat side, it be worth buying a third knee ascender

antigravity · Jun 23, 2018

Here is one I made with a Camp Turbo Foot and a Key-Bak Securit reel. It works well with either the 13oz or 20oz pull reel. Overall weight is just under 6 ounces.

I'm new to tree climbing and made this before I discovered this thread and realized I wasn't the only one thinking along these lines.

Jem4417 · Jun 23, 2018

antigravity said:
Here is one I made with a Camp Turbo Foot and a Key-Bak Securit reel. It works well with either the 13oz or 20oz pull reel. Overall weight is just under 6 ounces.

I'm new to tree climbing and made this before I discovered this thread and realized I wasn't the only one thinking along these lines.View attachment 52291 View attachment 52292

Winning

wyatt spruck · Jun 23, 2018

Here's some footage of the retractable reel knee ascender in action at an open ascent competition a few weeks ago. I placed second....and i couldn't have done it without the thing. It's a fast piece of gear, especially on the right rope.

Brocky · Jun 23, 2018

Welcome @antigravity that's a sweet configuration, nice and compact. Are you finding that the cord is long enough?

antigravity · Jun 23, 2018

Brocky said:
Welcome @antigravity that's a sweet configuration, nice and compact. Are you finding that the cord is long enough?

Thanks. I'm currently using the 20oz pull reel with the 28" cord and it seems fine. With this set-up there is no need to connect it to my chest harness, but I could if needed. I just clip it to my swivel.

Batla · Jun 23, 2018

wyatt spruck said:
Here's some footage of the retractable reel knee ascender in action at an open ascent competition a few weeks ago. I placed second....and i couldn't have done it without the thing. It's a fast piece of gear, especially on the right rope.

Congratulations wyatt spruck for your performance! Very impressive.

dsptech · Aug 14, 2018

antigravity said:
Here is one I made with a Camp Turbo Foot and a Key-Bak Securit reel. It works well with either the 13oz or 20oz pull reel. Overall weight is just under 6 ounces.

I'm new to tree climbing and made this before I discovered this thread and realized I wasn't the only one thinking along these lines.View attachment 52291 View attachment 52292

Was is the cord length on the 20oz version?
I'm looking to do the same as your setup but I'm not sure which model to buy.
What is the model number I should be looking for?

Brocky · Aug 14, 2018

For some reason, I think there may be a better option than the key-bak for sale on Treebay.

Tree-Taylor · Aug 14, 2018

Brocky said:
For some reason, I think there may be a better option than the key-bak for sale on Treebay.

I bought the xtreme duty key-bak. It lasted a couple days thetn I went back to the bungee. The speed and strength was fairly underwhelming.

antigravity · Aug 15, 2018

dsptech said:
Was is the cord length on the 20oz version?
I'm looking to do the same as your setup but I'm not sure which model to buy.
What is the model number I should be looking for?

It's the Securit Xtreme duty model and it has a 28" long cord. I can't find the model number but searching that should bring it up.

evo · Aug 15, 2018

Buckinham must be following this. They just came out with a retractable lanyard holder thingy that breaks away at 50lbs. Selling it for around 80 bucks

Batla · Aug 15, 2018

antigravity said:
It's the Securit Xtreme duty model and it has a 28" long cord. I can't find the model number but searching that should bring it up.

I guess it's this one

antigravity · Aug 15, 2018

Batla said:
I guess it's this one

That's the one.

dsptech · Aug 15, 2018

@antigravity
Is your key-bak still working good for you?
@Brocky
It is tempting but I'm leaning towards the cheapo route in case I don't like using a reel.
Own and use a SAKA currrently.

antigravity · Aug 16, 2018

dsptech said:
@antigravity
Is your key-bak still working good for you?
@Brocky
It is tempting but I'm leaning towards the cheapo route in case I don't like using a reel.
Own and use a SAKA currrently.

Yes, but I'm a recreational climber and haven't used it that much yet, so I can't comment on it's longevity.

Danimal · Aug 16, 2018

Update on the 16’ Stanley tape, first one pictured on the left I’ve put it through a ton of ascents and its still pulling strong. Fresh build on the right for a co worker, he’s waiting to dial it in with his chest harness but it pulled well on the bench- even with this heavy ass ascender!

ymg · Sep 14, 2018

I'm running a SAKA mini with the Key Bak Extreme Duty. My rope is a Blue Moon.

So far, I like it better than with the bungee. Time will tell as far as longevity, although their Web Site claims tested to a million cycles.

dsptech · Sep 14, 2018

ymg said:
I'm running a SAKA mini with the Key Bak Extreme Duty. My rope is a Blue Moon.

So far, I like it better than with the bungee. Time will tell as far as longevity, although their Web Site claims tested to a million cycles.

I just ordered a the same awaiting delivery.
Have any pics of your setup?