This is the Akimbo

[theatertech87]

Anyone know if one of these PerfectO captive bar carabiners has enough space to fit the akimbo with the captive bar installed? I know the perfecto by itself fits just fine.

 

[JMerritt]

Anyone know if one of these PerfectO captive bar carabiners has enough space to fit the akimbo with the captive bar installed? I know the perfecto by itself fits just fine.

absolutely does. i have one setup that way

 

[theatertech87]

I think a better solution to have the Akimbo self tend on a doubled line, would be to set it up in an O-rig, with a small prussic on the static side of the line attached to the regular tending hook to hold the Akimbo upright. Then you have the advantage also of being able to adjust the Akimbo out to arms length, or bringing it readily back down to near the bridge.

Played around with it, felt good to me, but one noticable issue, is that the tending point being spring loaded, popped off the prussik when I went to adjust it's position every time

 

[Mowerr]

Played around with it, felt good to me, but one noticable issue, is that the tending point being spring loaded, popped off the prussik when I went to adjust it's position every time

Not sure I would use that sterling bound loop nylon prussik cord like that...specs are a little weak....not sure if you've researched it? Very good for many things tho and I do like the idea

 

[climbstihl]

Not sure I would use that sterling bound loop nylon prussik cord like that...specs are a little weak....not sure if you've researched it? Very good for many things tho and I do like the idea

Why not? Even paracord or throwline is strong enough for this application.

 

[Greg_L]

Playing in the park today. 150+ marked trees to deadwood.

AKIMBOOOOOOO!!!

 

[Mowerr]

I guess but it wouldn't meet the z standards

 

[climbstihl]

I guess but it wouldn't meet the z standards

Do you need a rated prusik for that according to ANSI? Just doesn't make sense to me, because it not part if the life support.

 

[theatertech87]

Definitely not life support. If functions the same as a tending pulley on an old climbing in a loop tautline setup. Only load it see is keeping the akimbo located in space, no more than what a neck tether would see

 

[ßrit]

I have a stupid question. Why is it undesirable or not yet* popular to connect the akimbo straight onto a rope bridge (like, skip the biner and bridge ring, swivel, pulley etc.) The device is super fast on and off rope...so tell me why you wouldn't do this? Thanks

 

[theatertech87]

I have a stupid question. Why is it undesirable or not yet* popular to connect the akimbo straight onto a rope bridge (like, skip the biner and bridge ring, swivel, pulley etc.) The device is super fast on and off rope...so tell me why you wouldn't do this? Thanks

Tending point is 90 degrees opposite where it wants to be

 

[RBJtree]

I have a stupid question. Why is it undesirable or not yet* popular to connect the akimbo straight onto a rope bridge (like, skip the biner and bridge ring, swivel, pulley etc.) The device is super fast on and off rope...so tell me why you wouldn't do this? Thanks

I thought about doing that with my bdb. I decided against it for two reasons. 1, Sometimes I might want to use a different device or system and its a pain in the ass to untie the bridge stopper knots and 2, sometimes I'm just on spikes and a lanyard and I don't want it smacking off my balls as it hangs on my loose bridge.

 

[CanadianStan]

I thought about doing that with my bdb. I decided against it for two reasons. 1, Sometimes I might want to use a different device or system and its a pain in the ass to untie the bridge stopper knots and 2, sometimes I'm just on spikes and a lanyard and I don't want it smacking off my balls as it hangs on my loose bridge.

It gently strokes and fondles mine ...

 

[RBJtree]

It gently strokes and fondles mine ...

Thats lovely.

 

[evo]

Tending point is 90 degrees opposite where it wants to be

Ehh not so.. it needs more info. If you thread your rope bridge through the akimbo it lines up in the same orientation as it would if using a ring and a biner. If you use a locking shackle or open ring then you’d be 90* off

 

[Mowerr]

My bad on second look that was an o-rig...I didn't realize that the 1st look. My bad

 

[Brocky]

Here’s an option for the o rig that makes it easier to change the anchor point if needed, only the end of the climb line needs to be detached. The friction hitch on the bridge ring allows easy advancing, or retrieving of the Akimbo. Pulling on the left side of the system tends the bottom hitch and advances the device. Pushing on the hitch with one hand while pulling down on the right side, brings the Akimbo back to the climber. If knots are used on the short red rope the Akimbo can be brought very close, without the stiffness of a splice.


The top friction hitch might work if it is on the carabiner, rather than the Akimbo. Or it could be eliminated and just push up the device by hand as you go.

 

[theatertech87]

Shot a couple videos for the I LOVE SRT facebook group and thought I would share them here
For Reference I'm 320 lbs and it works phenomenally.


Some minor creep on lightly used Bluemoon

No slippage on used Poison Hi-Vy

The harness attachment is awesome on the Camp Tree access evo btw

 

[Acerxharlowii]

Shot a couple videos for the I LOVE SRT facebook group and thought I would share them here
For Reference I'm 320 lbs and it works phenomenally.


Some minor creep on lightly used Bluemoon

No slippage on used Poison Hi-Vy

The harness attachment is awesome on the Camp Tree access evo btw

That’s awesome you got blue moon that works for you, I know people have been having difficulty

 

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