This is the Akimbo

DSMc · Mar 11, 2017

The spring and cam on the top friction point was developed to address that problem. If the top cam is in enough contact with the rope, it will set automatically.

JMerritt · Mar 11, 2017

What Dave said. The later versions all have spring loaded top cams to ensure that it engages the rope every time. The spring is not critical to safe operation, it's more for consistency and convenience.

Brocky · Mar 11, 2017

Would FreeFalling be able put springs on his older version?

JMerritt · Mar 11, 2017

If he sent it to me I could retrofit it.

FreeFallin · Mar 11, 2017

I need to think about how critical that spring will be for me, frankly I am playing on this thing every day and I'm not sure i can let it go...

Brocky · Mar 11, 2017

I wondered if you could let go of it for that long!

D x D · Mar 13, 2017

FreeFallin said:
I need to think about how critical that spring will be for me, frankly I am playing on this thing every day and I'm not sure i can let it go...

Good news, if you never let it go, you don't need a spring. Think about it

Steve Connally · Mar 15, 2017

Much to my dismay I'm shipping Jamie his demo akimbo today. Made me really sad. I decided to go back to the runner today so I wouldn't have too much separation anxiety. I'm still sad but thankful that the runner is just as bad ass as the akimbo. Felt like home today. Haven't climbed on anything but akimbo since January. Well I did BDB my tail a few times.

FreeFallin · Mar 15, 2017

Steve Connally said:
Much to my dismay I'm shipping Jamie his demo akimbo today. Made me really sad. I decided to go back to the runner today so I wouldn't have too much separation anxiety. I'm still sad but thankful that the runner is just as bad ass as the akimbo. Felt like home today. Haven't climbed on anything but akimbo since January. Well I did BDB my tail a few times.

Sent mine off today as well. Had to have one UPS guy sit on me while another one took the box out of my hands, but it's off.

Brocky · Mar 15, 2017

How far did you run after the truck?

NE Tree · Mar 15, 2017

Brocky said:
How far did you run after the truck?

Not far enough if he let it get away

FreeFallin · Mar 15, 2017

Brocky said:
How far did you run after the truck?

That would be silly, besides they lost me just after the on ramp.

96coal449 · Mar 16, 2017

Like a lost dog ..... it'll find it's way back.

D x D · Mar 16, 2017

Well guys...it is better to have loved and lost than not love at all...like the rest of us poor schmucks.

CutHighnLetFly · Mar 19, 2017

Steve Connally said:
. Well I did BDB my tail a few times.

Steve I wish I had a second one to keep on my belt, throwing it in for a second system ddrt or srt would be a badass option. It's a tad heavy to be carrying around but I'd I knew I'd want it for a climb, what a toy. I use my micro8 like that sometimes cause it locks solid, but it's a hassle

r0ck1r0ck2 · Mar 19, 2017

I use Gordon's Bola on the tail of mine. Lots lighter than a second bdb.

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FreeFallin · Apr 29, 2017

FreeFallin said:
Sent mine off today as well. Had to have one UPS guy sit on me while another one took the box out of my hands, but it's off.

Well after moving states and getting the family settled I am finally back in the trees, 34 degrees on a beautiful Wisconsin day, perfect for an Akimbo ride. @JMerritt came through (with more than an upgrade) and I am climbing, pruning, and bombing out of every carbon based life form that doesn't run away from me. Will post some adventures and tricks I am picking up from you guys and gals in the rec climbing section as I go.

Brocky · Apr 30, 2017

I'm really impressed with the quality of the Mad Rock Ultra Tech carabiners. Compact and smooth operation! Campsaver may still have them on sale for $7.77.

FreeFallin · Apr 30, 2017

Brocky said:
I'm really impressed with the quality of the Mad Rock Ultra Tech carabiners. Compact and smooth operation! Campsaver may still have them on sale for $7.77.

Those are my favs, small profile, double or triple acton locks, and great price. On the double action version the twist tends to catch a little just before the gate is clear to swing open, but I have more expensive locking biners that do that as well, once you get used to using a firm twist it goes away.

It also doesn't hurt that they color coordinate with the Akimbo, I just need matching red socks to complete the ensemble for those formal, black tie climbs. :coffe: