Powers spur scender

Steve Connally said:
I must have missed something on fbook. I'm friends with Dale and I haven't seen him say anything about Mike's product. Where was it? I generally think most facebook tree stuff is crap but not everybody can be a buzzer! Lol

The only thing I've seen recently is a reference that the Rig-n-wrench was Georgio Fiori's idea. He posted something to that effect the other day. Not saying anything but I never saw anything about it until Kevin put it up on the buzz.

Man I'm so out of the catty gossip triangle. Hey did you hear about............never mind.
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I don't know who Georgio is, but that's at very least not the only place Kevin got the idea.
 
Hey all you guys with Spurscenders every now and then take a look at the plates and such for sharp edges caused by contacting the hooks together. I just noticed I had a spot from the other day. Quick file job smoothed it out, not sure it would nick the rope but better safe than sorry. Might go for Kiwi's also but I have never seen them.
 
Promised pics + observations.

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Mike also sent me two spare ct foot ascender straps (thanks!). Forgive me if I say I'm more excited to be climbing in my new gaffs (been climbing in that old shape for 2 years - can't believe it!).

1. Cause I'm a bit thick - it was only when I tightened the Hex Head Screws that I realised that the Alloy Plates are meant to bend to the curved contour shape of the gaff shank.

2. Obviously - you use all the 'long' Hex Head Screws as opposed to a long and short one on each shank to account for the extra length the screw has travel on the lower hole on the shank (because of the alloy plate thickness)?

(Apologies for dumb questions - my older brother's a mechanical engineer, though I've never even changed the oil in my car...)

3. I wonder if in the future, further designs of the ascender plate will have a slight bend so that it tucks in slightly closer to the heel - just a thought...

4. Never even used an ascender with spurs yet - does anyone find that when kicking in, that the ascender makes a small 'chink' sound every time... ie, when the 'cam' on the spring is bouncing inside the body? - Does it get annoying? - Any solutions?

Thanks Mike. I'll add to the glowing reviews on TS after using in the workplace for a while.
 
Screws are slightly longer to account for the width of the plate, yes. I don't have any ideas to bend the plate (inwards?) towards the heel if thats what you mean. They ascender pretty much stays out of the way, but the cam can klank a little when the rope is not loaded when you are spiking. Truthfully, I don't notice it. If the klank is audible, it is totally drown out by my klanky Cadillac Pads : )

Thanks Craig. I hope you enjoy them.
 
Ok - Feel free to laugh at this question (as if you need my permission).. : )

Does the Powerscender work on Distel Carbon Fiber Climbers? - If it doesn't, could you foresee a time when a design will?

Just thinking for the future (+ KiwiKlimbers are way too expensive).

Thanks for your help.
 
I am really late to the party hear but I am currently shopping for new Spurs would like this to be an option. Is there a list or link showing what Spurs these scender fits.
 
MikePowers321 said:
Well thanks, Reed. That came as kind of a shock. If people observed the way I put this whole process together, they would likely think different. My idea was not originally to go into production. My goal was to make myself a sweet spurscender so I could do SRT removals more efficiently. Then I helped other people....then it blossomed and grew, inevitably revealing the delicious fruit from within. I am just a regular dude, here only to help, not to hurt.
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Things like this happen sometimes. Everyone benefits. Good job!
 
Steve Connally said:
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The only thing I've seen recently is a reference that the Rig-n-wrench was Georgio Fiori's idea. He posted something to that effect the other day. Not saying anything but I never saw anything about it until Kevin put it up on the buzz.
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Kind or how everything goes there, I think, it's kind of an ego thing I think. It is a little irritating but then one has to ask, "did I come up with the idea to help others or to get notoriety?" If it gets copied and renamed we should be flattered...all the same...
 
123Craig said:
Ok - Feel free to laugh at this question (as if you need my permission).. : )

Does the Powerscender work on Distel Carbon Fiber Climbers? - If it doesn't, could you foresee a time when a design will?

Just thinking for the future (+ KiwiKlimbers are way too expensive).

Thanks for your help.
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Yep, they do. I'm really pleased with mine and the attachment point for the HAAS or SAKA.
 
123Craig said:
Ok - Feel free to laugh at this question (as if you need my permission).. : )

Does the Powerscender work on Distel Carbon Fiber Climbers? - If it doesn't, could you foresee a time when a design will?

Just thinking for the future (+ KiwiKlimbers are way too expensive).

Thanks for your help.
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The believe the gaff configuration from the aluminum gecko's to the carbon fiber is exactly the same. So......go to...

http://www.treestuff.com/store/catalog.asp?category_id=195&item=15660

and in the drop down tab you can select distel (gecko) and the appropriate foot.

:)
 
Magnum783 said:
I am really late to the party hear but I am currently shopping for new Spurs would like this to be an option. Is there a list or link showing what Spurs these scender fits.
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Above is a link to the treestuff page....but they are available for climb right, stein, distel/gecko, buck (steel and titanium), klein steel
 
Huskyman said:
Yep, they do. I'm really pleased with mine and the attachment point for the HAAS or SAKA.
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MikePowers321 said:
The believe the gaff configuration from the aluminum gecko's to the carbon fiber is exactly the same. So......go to...

http://www.treestuff.com/store/catalog.asp?category_id=195&item=15660

and in the drop down tab you can select distel (gecko) and the appropriate foot.

:)
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Thanks both of you. I just wondered how the carbon fiber reacts to the metal being bent around it (ie, the metal doesn't 'crush' the carbon fiber in any way?)? - I guess it's ok?
 
123Craig said:
Thanks both of you. I just wondered how the carbon fiber reacts to the metal being bent around it (ie, the metal doesn't 'crush' the carbon fiber in any way?)? - I guess it's ok?
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Carbon fiber is mostly resin, which is hard as fuck. It's strong shit. Highest strength to weight of all materials.

Reed Wortley
CTSP #01739
ISA CA #SO-6953A
 
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