Ninja? What's up with that?

[dsptech]

Ninja Foot Ascender
https://www.wesspur.com/items/asc148.html

 

[RyTheTreeGuy]

As I understand it, the Ninja/Jet step was a collaboration between Notch and Harken. Same same

 

[rico]

Kick ass footie is what's up...

 

[dsptech]

Thought Notch had exclusive.
The strap still still sucks.

 

[rico]

The strap takes some getting used to, but once you do it works great...

 

[Crimsonking]

My guess is Notch got exclusive in US for first year.

 

[Barc Buster]

Bought mine from honey bros last year when the jetstep was out of stock everywhere. It kicks ass!

 

[dsptech]

The strap takes some getting used to, but once you do it works great...

I guess but once you are used to the sweet setup on the CT the Jetstep doesn't measure up.

 

[rico]

I have both and prefer the Jetstep. Dont get me wrong cause the CT is killer, but the Jetstep is just so fluid going up a rope....

 

[dsptech]

I have both and prefer the Jetstep. Dont get me wrong cause the CT is killer, but the Jetstep is just so fluid going up a rope....

I used mine once so I haven't gave it a real go or break in time.
I tried it on 11.7 Yale Ivy and wasn't impressed by it.
I had it slip on a couple of steps and kicked out once and so decided I didn't like it before finishing my climb.
Threw it back in the bag.

 

[Jonny]

Holler if you decide you wanna offload it @dsptech
I can offer a new left foot CT and some cash or probably other goodies.

 

[dsptech]

Holler if you decide you wanna offload it @dsptech
I can offer a new left foot CT and some cash or probably other goodies.

pm sent lol

 

[dsptech]

Does that mean the Notch RR PRO will become a Singing Tree RR PRO in a year?
Or will it keep the Notch branding?

 

[Crimsonking]

I used mine once so I haven't gave it a real go or break in time.
I tried it on 11.7 Yale Ivy and wasn't impressed by it.
I had it slip on a couple of steps and kicked out once and so decided I didn't like it before finishing my climb.
Threw it back in the bag.

It requires technique, whereas the locking cam ascenders don’t. After a climb or two you won’t even think about it. Every once in a while I’ll kick out, but the beauty is I don’t need to use my hand to reinstall, just step up and the rope re-engages.

 

[seedy j]

I've been using the ninja for the last couple months. Some climbs I find it's quite fluid, some climbs it will kick out or my line will drag/cams won't let my line through. I don't think it's about the weight of the line since this will happen when I'm 20+ feet up. Anyone have any tips on how to make it a smoother ascent? Is there and angle I should keep my foot at, or something?

 

[Tuebor]

Just be aware of your foot angle - don't want to be too pronated or supinated. Keep your pant leg out of the way also.

 

[treegongfu]

The strap broke on my notch version today. I'm a little disappointed.

 

[seedy j]

The strap broke on my notch version today. I'm a little disappointed.

I can see the wear on my strap. Not totally convinced to replace it when it brakes.

 

[Rusticus]

I can see the wear on my strap. Not totally convinced to replace it when it brakes.

Does it at least get easier to tighten with the wear?

 

[treegongfu]

I can see the wear on my strap. Not totally convinced to replace it when it brakes.

I'm in the same boat. I looked at the other options and I think it is still the best.

It's difficult to tighten but doesn't seem to loosen as I climb unlike the CT , which will fall off if not tended to.