Update to the SAKA-mini-MAX

[Richard Mumford-yoyoman]

Simplified and it's becoming more modular.

 

[Serf Life]

I hope you never stop innovating bub, your tinkering mind is an assest for this industry.

 

[evo]

Do you have any recommendations for permanent fixing of the mini to the other thingy?

 

[Richard Mumford-yoyoman]

Do you have any recommendations for permanent fixing of the mini to the other thingy?

It actually is not needed and will inhibit other functions that I will soon show in another video.

 

[Nickstulz]

@evo
I used some small pieces of the Velcro that came in the pack to attach the tether to the elastic slide. Silicone makes perfect glue. Keeps it modular while semi permanent.


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[Flying~Squirrel]

I've been having an issue where the bungee component detaches from the ascender too easily. Usually I stow the whole unit on my harness after initial ascent, but lately it's been frequently falling apart while hanging back there. I don't really need it to be constantly modular, but I want it to stay together. Maybe for v3 the bolt on the ascender could thread out and go through a hole on the bungee, rather than resting in the slot. Make it modular, but also easier to "lock in."

Also, having the bungee component swinging around sperate from the main tether is a pain when using spikes. Something about the wider stance makes the bungees fall off the ascender easily, and if that doesn't happen things are getting crossed and making me trip. I've started connecting the bungee and the tether when using spikes and sometimes without, and it works a whole lot better. If it creates more drag I can't tell, and not having to stop and reassemble everything every 20 feet is much better.

Over all I like my Saka, but I think it either needs some refinement as a product, or I need some refinement in how I use it.

 

[Richard Mumford-yoyoman]

I've been having an issue where the bungee component detaches from the ascender too easily. Usually I stow the whole unit on my harness after initial ascent, but lately it's been frequently falling apart while hanging back there. I don't really need it to be constantly modular, but I want it to stay together. Maybe for v3 the bolt on the ascender could thread out and go through a hole on the bungee, rather than resting in the slot. Make it modular, but also easier to "lock in."

Also, having the bungee component swinging around sperate from the main tether is a pain when using spikes. Something about the wider stance makes the bungees fall off the ascender easily, and if that doesn't happen things are getting crossed and making me trip. I've started connecting the bungee and the tether when using spikes and sometimes without, and it works a whole lot better. If it creates more drag I can't tell, and not having to stop and reassemble everything every 20 feet is much better.

Over all I like my Saka, but I think it either needs some refinement as a product, or I need some refinement in how I use it.

I understand, for many reasons it's complicated. For one, because the bungee guide tending device only sees compression and the tether holding the climbers weight only sees tension, it adds to efficiency if they are not secured together or secured to the ascender. Cable wraps or other such devices can be used to maintain orientation without attaching these components together.

 

[Jonny]

This looks pretty dope. Folds up to stow away, and weighs in at 8.5 ounces.

SAKA® Foldable

The only adjustable knee ascender that can keep rope walking where rope walking belongs. SAKA® (Attached below the multicender) Patents grantedUS11617922US10052521Us11273345 Now the SAKA® Self Advancing Knee Ascender is even more storable. Weighs around 8 ounces but provides the performance of...

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[Richard Mumford-yoyoman]

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[islandarb]

Bossman Stephen. Niceness.

 

[Steve Connally]

Hey, I know that guy. Is this video gonna make it onto social media Richard?

 

[27RMT0N]

This looks pretty dope. Folds up to stow away, and weighs in at 8.5 ounces.

SAKA® Foldable

The only adjustable knee ascender that can keep rope walking where rope walking belongs. SAKA® (Attached below the multicender) Patents grantedUS11617922US10052521Us11273345 Now the SAKA® Self Advancing Knee Ascender is even more storable. Weighs around 8 ounces but provides the performance of...

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Ohhh, that does look really nice.... my only 'complaint' if you can even call it that, is after my major ascent with the SAKA, having the somewhat-long thing hanging off my belt for the rest of the climb when I'm mostly just standing and moving between fir limbs. This certainly seems to solve that minor issue.

 

[Richard Mumford-yoyoman]

Hey, I know that guy. Is this video gonna make it onto social media Richard?

Thank you Steve, I tried to tag you but it didn't work and I did not want to take advantage of your willingness to assist. I'm so very honored.

 

[Richard Mumford-yoyoman]

Ohhh, that does look really nice.... my only 'complaint' if you can even call it that, is after my major ascent with the SAKA, having the somewhat-long thing hanging off my belt for the rest of the climb when I'm mostly just standing and moving between fir limbs. This certainly seems to solve that minor issue.

minor or not, it was something I wanted to fix. This actually folds up better than the mini and makes a tight little bundle that does not catch or get in my way at all.

 

[Steve Connally]

Thank you Steve, I tried to tag you but it didn't work and I did not want to take advantage of your willingness to assist. I'm so very honored.

The pleasure was all mine.

 

[Burrapeg]

Ohhh, that does look really nice.... my only 'complaint' if you can even call it that, is after my major ascent with the SAKA, having the somewhat-long thing hanging off my belt for the rest of the climb when I'm mostly just standing and moving between fir limbs. This certainly seems to solve that minor issue.

I just wrap my original SAKA around my back horizontally behind me above the back of my saddle and it never seems to be in my way, even if I want to sit down on a limb. But I do have a Mini that I carry on a rec climb if it involves a long hike with backpacked gear.

 

[Tree-Taylor]

I love my foldable SAKA. A simple and innovative step forward on the bungee in a straw idea.

Also it's tacticool!

 

[ATH]

Why not send it down rather than keeping it on your saddle the rest of your climb? (I've never thought twice about it...as soon as I'm up, it comes off and I either toss it down or zip it down the climbing line for ground help to get.)

 

[DSMc]

Why not send it down rather than keeping it on your saddle the rest of your climb?...

I have a hard time understanding why so many climbers only use their knee ascenders for the initial canopy entry. The superior ergonomics of rope walking is cumulative and will benefit longevity and efficiency when compared to other methods of gaining altitude via rope.

Tree work is upper body demanding enough without adding more than is needed. My knee and foot ascenders stay in place and get used every time the tree structure deems rope ascension necessary.

 

[oldoakman]

I have a hard time understanding why so many climbers only use their knee ascenders for the initial canopy entry. The superior ergonomics of rope walking is cumulative and will benefit longevity and efficiency when compared to other methods of gaining altitude via rope.

Tree work is upper body demanding enough without adding more than is needed. My knee and foot ascenders stay in place and get used every time the tree structure deems rope ascension necessary.

I agree. Many times I don't even disconnect my SAKA from the foot loop and if I do, it still hangs from my left bridge paw. I have never had an issue with it being in the way and it is there when I need it.