I am removing the SAKA from the market.

[Tom Dunlap]

i'm sure that if anyone has access to the Nylon Highway, the publication of the National Speliological Association. you'd find that back in the '60s the cavers had all of the rope ascending systems dialed in. over the decades the gear has improved but the concepts are there in simple form.

 

[Brocky]

You can view any of the past issues that have sold out on their website.

 

[Tom Dunlap]

Yup...now if anyone is interested they can get to doing historical research homework

 

[FreeFallin]

This is just messed up. I really hope my ideas spark someone else to make something better than I did, and when I see what they made, I hope I get inspired to the next level.
I'm disappointed that Weaver would insert themselves into a fist fight and bring a machine gun.

X2 to what @Fairfield said, fall forward.

If you ever try another knee ascender, turn the whole concept on it's head and move so far out of reach, they can't touch it. Then put me on the short list to buy one.

 

[surveyor]

I think Tyler was on to something with the ascender strapped right at the knee (perhaps with a textile stirrup)

 

[islandarb]

I think Tyler was on to something with the ascender strapped right at the knee (perhaps with a textile stirrup)

Been done Jo Hedger uses one and has done so for years....she shared with me and I made a slightly different style....
Gifted to a friend in Australia
...she loves it.....

 

[TimBr]

@swingdude; Bermy? How many female climbers do they have in Australia, anyway?

Tim

 

[treebing]

i have a very nice system that takes the bungee over the shoulder and clips to the back of my harness. A german guy made it and it tools up very compact and fits in my pocket. its faster than the SAKA or my HAAS but it kind of digs into my shoulder so I don't use it much.

 

[TimBr]

@treebing; I wonder if some of that clear, flexible plastic tubing slipped over the bungee would make it much softer & easier to take?

Tim

 

[surveyor]

Maybe a wide stretchy strap.
https://www.ropesandtwines.com/prod...ic-bungee-cord-straps-x-80cm-with-metal-hooks

 

[Nish]

This is regrettable. The SAKA struck me as the best product of its kind. We've got two SAKAs and three of the alternative products, which in our experience are far less durable. When paired with a spike ascender, some climbers shred the HAAS with their gaffs. Not so with the SAKA.

 

[Tuebor]

Can we get someone in China to make a knockoff copy?

 

[Burrapeg]

Can we get someone in China to make a knockoff copy?

Ha, that would serve the Weaver sods right, thousands of Chinese SAKA's on eBay, $9.95 each in assorted colours of your choice and free shipping.

 

[islandarb]

@swingdude; Bermy? How many female climbers do they have in Australia, anyway?

Tim

Bermy or Fiona is from Bermuda but spends half the year in Tazmania.....no it is a gal from Wales that is living in Oz actually now in NZ...met her in the UK...Kayleigh Naylor...

 

[treebing]

it is actually medical tubing in a webbing sleeve. very fast and not at all in violation of the haas patent.

 

[islandarb]

it is actually medical tubing in a webbing sleeve. very fast and not at all in violation of the haas patent.

How does it setup with the ascender Bing...knots?

 

[treebing]

it a a little buckle. I like it but its not as easy to use as the haas bungee in a straw design.

 

[Treezybreez]

This is regrettable. The SAKA struck me as the best product of its kind. We've got two SAKAs and three of the alternative products, which in our experience are far less durable. When paired with a spike ascender, some climbers shred the HAAS with their gaffs. Not so with the SAKA.

Wow, you use it on spikes. I tried that, but nearly gaffed my opposite foot.

 

[the hammer]

So sorry that you had to take it off the market Richard. I'm glad I bought mine when I did.

 

[Merle Nelson]

Ditto, and I'm disappointed I didn't buy an extra. Thanks for innovating.