ART BlackBird for "MRT and SRT"

[Steve Connally]

hmmmmm

 

[pcpTR33]

Should get some more reviews here on the blackbird I’ve heard orders are starting to trickle out to the states

 

[chris_girard]

arbsession is supposed to be getting them this month and shipping out to those who have pre-ordered.

 

[pcpTR33]

Sounds like some supply chain issues have pushed the next batch back until possibly November/December according to Freeworker supply.

 

[pcpTR33]

 

[RyanCafferky]

I fell asleep watching it and woke up to him saying “nobody is still watching and they’ve probably fallen asleep”

 

[ATH]

I actually fell asleep too ..but it was later at night.

 

[RyanCafferky]

I actually fell asleep too ..but it was later at night.

It was my bedtime. Like after 9 pm!

 

[Acerxharlowii]

He also mentions the cam wears pretty quickly and that some have even had slippage after a few months, I have yet to see anyone confirm that though. However that cam is replaceable.

 

[data farm 26]

I'm feeling good for not buying a blackbird

 

[96coal449]

I'm feeling good for not buying a blackbird

Yea, same here. A new toy is exciting but the shiny new part wears off quick.
If I did get one and the cam wore out that fast, my solution would be to have the replacement machined from stainless. Or, perhaps hard anodized aluminum.

Ehh.....stickin to my old stuff for now. There's some days I still fly with a Blake's.....LOL

 

[oceans]

I'm feeling good for not buying a blackbird

I think the Akimbo has really been one of the best all around devices I’ve flown. I’ve found a setting that works very well in MRS and SRS alike when pairing it with Courant Kalimba. Just awesome for getting off the crane and onto a spar. Something’s going to have to be really really special for me to ditch my current ride.

 

[96coal449]

I think the Akimbo has really been one of the best all around devices ai’ve flown. I’ve found a setting that works bery well in MRS and SRS alike when pairing it with Courant Kalimba. Just awesome for getting off the crane and onto a spar. Something’s going to have to be really really special for me to ditch my current ride.

No shiny new toys....no shiny new toys.....no shiny new toys....
STAWP!!!

 

[Friedrich]

might have to try that kalimba… ordered the alimbo 2 already

 

[oceans]

might have to try that kalimba… ordered the alimbo 2 already

Please review the Akibaki 2. I have a couple gen1’s and like them alot. Can’t figure what’s really changed in the gen2’s.

 

[pcpTR33]

There’s a voluntary part upgrade/ inspection notice issued for the blackbird today if any of the early adopters here got it definitely check it out. https://climb-art.de/BB/Aufruf/SicherheitSafetyNotice.pdf

 

[moss]

There’s a voluntary part upgrade/ inspection notice issued for the blackbird today if any of the early adopters here got it definitely check it out. https://climb-art.de/BB/Aufruf/SicherheitSafetyNotice.pdf

This has to be expected with a Gen 1 mechanical multicender, they'll get there.

Pretty interesting that the "nose/limiter" failure occurred as a result of "resin contamination" on the climber's line. If you didn't read the notice the small nose piece (not life support) was smashed off when a climber pulled hard on the release lever to overcome pitch on descent:

"The breakage of the “nose” described here occurred exclusively during use in SRT (Single Rope Technique) and in
combination with a resin-contaminated rope. When used with such a rope, the friction enhancer may temporarily
seize. If the release lever is then fully actuated, the enhancer can suddenly extend, transferring a sharp impact force directly onto the small “nose”, which may shear off as a result."

It looks like pre-release mechanical device testing needs to include various scenarios with conifer pitch on lines.
-AJ

 

[SoftBankHawks]

Please review the Akibaki 2. I have a couple gen1’s and like them alot. Can’t figure what’s really changed in the gen2’s.

the upper cam is stationary. my friend thinks it creates more tension and is harder to 'break' the clamping force when descending.

 

[ghostice]

It looks like pre-release mechanical device testing needs to include various scenarios with conifer pitch on lines.
-AJ

Sap on ropes and gear is, around here, an everyday occurrence - tool development without considering this (and how something can be cleaned up) - this is just "McHappy Land" testing in my opinion. I do wish the EN/ CE/ ISO standards would consider it for some sort of testing regimen, but that's probably just wishful thinking.

 

[Crimsonking]

Outside of required break and slip testing, it all comes down to tester feedback and whether or not the manufacturer acts on said feedback.

The most difficult challenge to overcome in field testing is bias. Friends want to be supportive while others are excited for new gear. Next is covering the full scope of potential environments, user (in)competence, and creativity (misuse).

I'm not bothered by recalls. I'm bothered by the reports that are ignored and never addressed by big name manufacturers.

Ranking just below that is my disdain for unskilled users blaming manufacturers for "defects" that are clearly user error.