This is the Akimbo

Brocky · Mar 13, 2018

I'm thinking the amount of time it's taken, they will probably be voice activated, you will just tell it what to do. "Kimmy, attach to rope and harness bridge ring."

macswan · Mar 13, 2018

kimmy

Treeweasel · Mar 13, 2018

That's what they said last year.

Flex Abednego · Mar 15, 2018

Raven said:
Latest word I got back from Nate at RE:
"It's still in the cooker and we still don't have a solid date for releasing it yet" "I'm really hoping to have it ready to show off at this years TCIA Expo - but many factors could decidedly delay launching it then." "We aren't doing any pre-orders and haven't even established a pre-buy program with dealers yet because we just aren't at that phase yet."

So, don't hold your breath. But at least it's "in the cooker", I always love a good crock pot dinner - the extra time really blends the flavors.

What a fuckin joke.

They told me they are completely fine with Jamie making them still and selling them in the meantime (this was a few months ago).

How about it @JMerritt ?

JMerritt · Mar 15, 2018

Nate is trying to be conservative with the timeline. To the best of my knowledge RE is still on track for spring/summer release. Nothing has changed since tcia Ohio. The big variable that prevents us from having a solid release date is the certification process. That is outside our control and is uncharted territory for a device like the Akimbo. It may be a breeze or it may require a whole new category of certificate, we don't know yet. Believe me, I'm just as anxious as you all and so are the guys at RE.

DSMc · Mar 15, 2018

Can it not be released as "fit for use" by the manufacturer without also complying with other countries and industries standards? Especially if those standards need time-consuming alterations.
This would get it out there without having to wait more years for everyone to come to an agreement.

JMerritt · Mar 15, 2018

I have a feeling that is what will happen if the ce certification process gets bogged down. The testing required for the us market is much simpler. Ideally both happen at the same time so that those outside the us don't get left out and best to have the Akimbo pass both as is rather than have to make two versions.

semifnordic · Mar 15, 2018

JMerritt said:
if the ce certification process gets bogged down

If testing climbing equipment is anything like electronics, it will

southsoundtree · Mar 15, 2018

Private individuals, presumably not European employers for professional use, would be able to get their hands on them, the world over, if they're released in the US.

People won't be left out in the cold.

JMerritt · Mar 15, 2018

southsoundtree said:
Private individuals, presumably not European employers for professional use, would be able to get their hands on them, the world over, if they're released in the US.

People won't be left out in the cold.

True, but RE also has to think about their foreign distributors who would get left out. Fingers crossed that everything goes smoothly and that bridge never needs crossing

southsoundtree · Mar 16, 2018

ahhh, the inner workings of international business.

Tuebor · Mar 16, 2018

From the WesSpur catalog.

Burrapeg · Mar 16, 2018

I just got the 2018 WesSpur catalogue too, with that picture. It looks like the damn thing is just laughing at us! I expect the picture to turn towards me any moment and stick its tongue out!

Scottyrunner100 · Mar 20, 2018

FreeFallin said:
Well it's been a great ride but I am officially on the Akimbo sideline now.

My Akimbo is gone.

I like to think it went to a better place, services to be held on Sunday. Here are the details.

Looking forward to your videos on the Adjustable BDB, and your thoughts about it compared to the Akimbo.

John@TreeXP · Mar 20, 2018

Wesspur's Akimbo doesn't show a shackle on the upper rib, but an open eye instead. Very nice!

http://www.cuttersclimbers.com/product/akimbo-new-srt-climbing-device-rock-exotica/

Here's a demo vid. It's now black and red or stainless, I guess.

http://www.cuttersclimbers.com/wp-c.../C2F82F15-F815-4837-BBBC-B40755F0E970.mp4?_=1
http://www.cuttersclimbers.com/wp-c.../C2F82F15-F815-4837-BBBC-B40755F0E970.mp4?_=1
Here's a photo.

http://www.cuttersclimbers.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/0A12BE51-900A-4F6D-B163-40333D889634.jpeg

oldoakman · Mar 21, 2018

Red and black??? Georgia bulldog.colors, might not be able to stand it. Although it will match my SAKA which has a cameo appearance on page 151 of the catalog.

John@TreeXP · Mar 21, 2018

I emailed Cuttersclimbers.com and they confirm that they have no pricing info at this time, but they would like to forge a relationship as our UK outlet for climbing gear.

DonnyCoffey · Mar 31, 2018

Anyone willing to sell theirs before the RE version comes out?

Merle Nelson · Mar 31, 2018

Good question. I was surprised to see the one sell through treebay recently (and tried to buy it.) I use mine everyday I climb. And I still really like the Hitch Hiker and Bulldog Bone. I just like the Akimbo more.

We are very fortunate to have so many exceptional tools at our disposal.

DonnyCoffey · Mar 31, 2018

Merle Nelson said:
Good question. I was surprised to see the one sell through treebay recently (and tried to buy it.) I use mine everyday I climb. And I still really like the Hitch Hiker and Bulldog Bone. I just like the Akimbo more.

We are very fortunate to have so many exceptional tools at our disposal.

Those are my current two options as well. I just thought for the right price someone would let it go so I can judge for myself.