Really interested in the Hitchhiker X

fastbub · Mar 22, 2020

I am really intrigued/interested in the Hitchhiker X. I have been reading up on it and checking out the videos on YouTube from Climbing Innovations. It looks like they are sold out on the Climbing Innovations website. Does anybody have one? Know where to get it? Have any feedback?

SeanRuel · Mar 23, 2020

@ Richard Mumford

JeffGu · Mar 23, 2020

@Richard Mumford-yoyoman

SeanRuel · Mar 24, 2020

Oh yeah, that guy

Richard Mumford-yoyoman · Mar 24, 2020

Yes, I am sold out and focused on another product at this time. When things pass I hope to have a new and slightly revised version available. I have not date.
Thanks

aaronf · Apr 1, 2020

Put me on that list please.

fastbub · Apr 4, 2020

I was lucky enough to pick one up from someone on the buzz and I am loving it so far.

fastbub · Apr 8, 2020

Used this thing Ddrt for a crane job today and it was soooo smooth and responsive. So far this has far exceeded my expectations. I am really loving it.

Asparagus · Oct 14, 2020

Love the Hiker X and would buy it again even taking in consideration the trendy Taz and others. runs up the rope perfectly, grips very well, progressive and smooth descent, light and compact, no hidden parts,... Hope Climbing Innovations get's the line working again. I have a friend who would buy it.

Richard Mumford-yoyoman · Oct 16, 2020

I'll get it back with an improvement.
First I'm getting my knee ascender, and foot ascender back on the market.

rico · Oct 16, 2020

Any hint on what this improvement might be Richard?

Brocky · Oct 16, 2020

Voice commands make it move, no wait Richard wouldn’t go that low tech. You only have to think about it and it ascends, descends, etc.

Njdelaney · Oct 16, 2020

How about the wrist rocket? I'm keen to try one of them as I think it suits my strengths and climbing style.

brydan · Oct 16, 2020

HHX, knee ascender, I'm in for both when they come back.

JFin15 · Dec 14, 2020

Any word on these anyone? I kn know they're not in stock on the site yet.

dmonn · Dec 14, 2020

I'm lucky enough to have both the HHX and SAKA. Incredible design and craftsmanship for both. Functionality is awesome as others have described. Richard, you're amazing!

Cereal_Killer · Dec 15, 2020

I scored a HHX recently. Yesterday was my first time trying to come off it in the tree to pass a limb. Literally my first time. Dropped the shackle from ~60' up just high enough my ground guy couldn't make the toss, had to have it tied on and sent up...

Need a backup shackle to carry.

Love everything else about the HHX, love how compact the bottom portion is with the shackle vs a biner and how it tends vs a biner but what if it was lost in the fall? Wish a biner fit for emergencies like this.
Does a notch quickly fit in place of the supplied shackle? I already carry one of those on my saddle.

Njdelaney · Dec 15, 2020

You don't need to remove the shackle completely to get your rope out. If you rotate the slic pin in the slot the outer plunger will pop up before it pulls through the shackle and this prevents the shackle from coming off. This allows you to get your rope out and still keep the shackle in place. Here's a couple pictures, if you look close you can see the specific position I'm talking about and this should solve your problem.

Richard Mumford-yoyoman · Dec 15, 2020

JFin15 said:
Any word on these anyone? I kn know they're not in stock on the site yet.

It will be awhile, as stated above, I'm working on one thing at a time and with the Covid situation I'm being very cautious to avoid others and getting materials takes much longer and can be delayed. I do have the SAKA™ and SAKAmini back in my store. www.climbinginnovations.com
Thanks
Richard