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  1. JMerritt

    This is the Akimbo

    I’ve been waiting to even think too much about T-shirts till there was an actual release date. Now that it’s happening, I’m all for it. I really like the rock exotica style cad drawing image for a shirt. I also think it would be hilarious to do a riff on the monkeybeaver with Sasquatch plus...
  2. JMerritt

    This is the Akimbo

    the akimbo and the BDB both function very similarly in that they both bend the rope with a top arm that is essentially a rope wrench type system (just like the rope runner as well), and they both pinch the rope with a bottom assembly that reacts to the drag friction created by the top arm. how...
  3. JMerritt

    This is the Akimbo

    "test well" means it doesnt meet the drop test requirements for the CE standard. they want to see a drop with the rated max working load, measure stopping distance, then add another 100kg without it slipping.
  4. JMerritt

    This is the Akimbo

    I’ve been joking for a long time that we should put a disclaimer on the Akimbo: “caution, the Akimbo will not make you a better climber!”
  5. JMerritt

    This is the Akimbo

    Hey Joshua, this is a big question on a lot of people’s minds. First and foremost RE is definitely and seriously pursuing CE cert. one of the major hurdles has been simply figuring out what standard should it be tested to? There is no clear standard for a device like the Akimbo. Look closely at...
  6. JMerritt

    This is the Akimbo

    We tried to orient the gate so that you can lean back without disengagement but how well that works is going to vary a lot based on where your chest clip is located and how long your bridge is etc.
  7. JMerritt

    This is the Akimbo

    The end of the spring gate protrudes a tiny bit so you can push a ring or microbiner into it one handed without having to hold the gate open.
  8. JMerritt

    This is the Akimbo

    That is exactly what the tending point does now. It releases when you lean back and down.
  9. JMerritt

    Expo roll call. Who’s goin’ to Charlotte?

    I’m headed to the airport now. See you at the rock exotica booth!
  10. JMerritt

    Expo roll call. Who’s goin’ to Charlotte?

    I’ll be there at the rock exotica booth!
  11. JMerritt

    This is the Akimbo

    Everything is good behind the scenes. Definitely getting hectic and I’m starting to get excited! I’ll be at tcia, come by and say hello.
  12. JMerritt

    This is the Akimbo

    Nick jumped the gun a little bit. Keep your eye out
  13. JMerritt

    This is the Akimbo

    You fellas seem awfully suspicious, I think I’ll need to see some id
  14. JMerritt

    This is the Akimbo

    I still haven't heard from; Dennis Luman, Eron Thiele, Cory Bailey, and Tim Trumble. if anyone here knows one of these guys please tell them to get in touch with me!
  15. JMerritt

    This is the Akimbo

    Yes and no is all i'll say at the moment.
  16. JMerritt

    This is the Akimbo

    not quite Evo, but getting close.
  17. JMerritt

    This is the Akimbo

    If you donated $100 to the gofundme please check the gofundme update i just posted. i believe it should send to you as email notification
  18. JMerritt

    This is the Akimbo

    I’m lost
  19. JMerritt

    This is the Akimbo

    I’m going to reach out as soon as I have finished production models to pull off the assembly line. Rock is setting them aside for me out of the first run.
  20. JMerritt

    This is the Akimbo

    In the range of $350

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