Quickie

I like it for anchor in place of mallion links so far. I'm always a little over cautious when it comes to tightening them up and comparatively I'm pretty confident in the quick pin, it feels secure. Only used a few climbs were I canopy anchored with it. In which times I placed in a slip knot to keep it from rotating easily. Any suggestions in knot choice for midline canopy anchor?
 
Sorry if this has been been mentioned already as I have not read through each comment. I know that this is rated to 15kN on the minor axis. Is this with the pin engaged or was the pull test without? Sounds like a ridiculous question but I am wondering? Reason for asking is for an accidental cross load onto the minor axis and a shock load.
I like the easy on and off that it offers but still have a hard time seeing myself using it as part of my anchor (due to the slick pin being out of view). As a personal connection I love the idea due to being compact and in my sight at all times. Just very hesitant about the anchor idea..... I could just be over cautious at this time though.
 
I'm ok for a canopy anchor but I have never been too keen on gri gri or other contraptions for a base anchor when I'm doing any major work aloft. I guess this would include the quickie. I always imagine a big chunk of wood careening at maximum velocit and directly hitting my anchor device. I prefer a screw link for this. If it's a prune without big chunks I would be ok with it.
 
Fairfield said:
Sorry if this has been been mentioned already as I have not read through each comment. I know that this is rated to 15kN on the minor axis. Is this with the pin engaged or was the pull test without? Sounds like a ridiculous question but I am wondering? Reason for asking is for an accidental cross load onto the minor axis and a shock load.
I like the easy on and off that it offers but still have a hard time seeing myself using it as part of my anchor (due to the slick pin being out of view). As a personal connection I love the idea due to being compact and in my sight at all times. Just very hesitant about the anchor idea..... I could just be over cautious at this time though.
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I did not do the test but looking at it and the rating printed on it, must have been done with pin engaged. Without the pin it would likely fail early if the rope were even able to stay in position, more than likely it would turn and drop the rope right out.
 
I thought that as well @yoyoman. I am curious really as to what kN force the pin locks fail at? As I would think once they fail it would most likely be game over anyway. Although I do think that it would be a number around 20kN give or take a bit.
 
Steve Connally said:
I'm ok for a canopy anchor but I have never been too keen on gri gri or other contraptions for a base anchor when I'm doing any major work aloft. I guess this would include the quickie. I always imagine a big chunk of wood careening at maximum velocit and directly hitting my anchor device. I prefer a screw link for this. If it's a prune without big chunks I would be ok with it.
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Good point Steve, for a base anchor there are some real advantages that are lost and the screwlinks really do work well there.
 
The engravings on the side showing the ratings depict the pin in place. Not sure if you can take that literally.

I know freaky things occur in accidents, but with my limited time using it, seems like the flare and curvature cause it to align properly when it's loaded.
 
Fairfield said:
I thought that as well @yoyoman. I am curious really as to what kN force the pin locks fail at? As I would think once they fail it would most likely be game over anyway. Although I do think that it would be a number around 20kN give or take a bit.
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My understanding is 30kN straight pull, 15kN side loaded and it takes 600 pounds to force a pin backwards pushing the plunger out of the way or breaking it.
I'm not sure how one could actually get 600 pounds directly on the side to make that happen, then to do it twice.
 
Tuebor said:
The engravings on the side showing the ratings depict the pin in place. Not sure if you can take that literally.

I know freaky things occur in accidents, but with my limited time using it, seems like the flare and curvature cause it to align properly when it's loaded.
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I concur 100% Climbed some again today using it. Set a canopy anchor then advanced it up the tree a few limbs working up on my lanyard. Enjoyed not having to screw and unscrew my pear link all the time.
I put my typical (revolver and Omni block) redirect and pulled it easy, I watched it one time and the pin was rotating. Pretty sure it is my new canopy anchor best friend.
 
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