Components of a Self-Advancing Knee Ascender (SAKA)

[Steve Connally]

Oh I have. I'm Steve and I do tree work to buy tree gear to do more tree work to buy more tree gear.

 

[Richard Mumford-yoyoman]

Richard,

Once you get the SAKA dialed in I understand you recommend an Ashley Knot. What do you do with all the excess bungee? Just trim it off?

Hi Steve,
Is yours the last version with washers to prevent the bungee from getting pulled in? With that version a regular stopper knot will do, I hung my entire weight on that bungee. Prior to that I had someone break two of the small carabiners and then put enough weight on the connection to a regular stopper knot to pull it into the end of the tube a short distance. To prevent that from ever happening I added the washer. I then tested it to 450 pounds when the bungee failed.

 

[Steve Connally]

I'll take a look Richard. I'm not sure. Got it from tree stuff yesterday. It's a red and black one.

 

[oldoakman]

I'll take a look Richard. I'm not sure. Got it from tree stuff yesterday. It's a red and black one.

Now you need the black and red one and the all red one and the all black one.

 

[monkeylove]

Rich, TS seems to out of stock. Get on that man, money is slipping by as we speak. lol.

 

[monkeylove]

Wesspur looks like they still have some in stock for those who don't have one yet. Get one you will love it.

 

[MikePowers321]

Oh I have. I'm Steve and I do tree work to buy tree gear to do more tree work to buy more tree gear.

haha, you crack me up steve : )

 

[Steve Connally]

It does have the washers

 

[Richard Mumford-yoyoman]

Rich, TS seems to out of stock. Get on that man, money is slipping by as we speak. lol.

They have more coming. FedEx came this am

 

[Richard Mumford-yoyoman]

It does have the washers

You will not pull a stopper knot through those washers.

 

[Steve Connally]

I guess dialing it in is a no brainier? Just adjust stopper knots.

 

[Dave Rohach]

Yea Steve, I have mine set up so when the SAKA is attached to my Rook, and lift my knee to the point that I would take a step, there's just a few inches of tension still left in the bungee. If that makes any sense to you. Let me know how it works out for you. I can't believe how nice climbing has become since I got mine.


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[Steve Connally]

haha, you crack me up steve : )

Oh also got the new rock swivel sling combo that I didn't need from tree stuff last night. Plus another Sirius bull line, tree stuff rope bucket and elderid throwbag mini throw line caddy.

 

[Dave Rohach]

Man I thought I was overzealous about equipment, you're as bad as I am! [emoji57]


Dave6390 in WI

 

[Dave Rohach]

If you would, Steve. Let me know what you think of the Edelrid bag works out for you, I have been eyeballing it for a couple of weeks now. Thanks buddy.


Dave6390 in WI

 

[Steve Connally]

It's pretty cool once you figure out how to fold it. Fits nicely in the gear bag and looks pretty sturdy. We'll see how long it lasts but so far I recommend it.

 

[Dave Rohach]

[emoji106], Thanks. I'm headed down to the TreeStuff store on Coffman Rd next week for a bunch of gear that I want to see before I purchase.


Dave6390 in WI

 

[Steve Connally]

The SAKA is amazing. I had a blast with it. Such an energy saver. Easy to adjust and tends like a dream. Love it on my saddle belt. Will try the bridge next. I love it. And the throw line cube is working out very nicely. I recommend both

 

[Tuebor]

Got the cube last week since it was on sale, but haven't used it yet. Looking forward to using it on hikes into the woods.

 

[Dave Rohach]

Hey Steve, I told you that you'd love the SAKA, especially after you got it dialed in! It's such an energy saver. I'm curious about the washers that you and Richard (yoyoman) were talking about. I purchased mine directly from Richard so I didn't have any washers on mine. Could you take a picture of them and post it or PM me what they look like? Thanks, Buddy...


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