This is the Akimbo

[Burnham]

There you have it...probably .

 

[SeanKroll]

RECOMMENDED, not approved ropes.


The original prototype almost worked on 9 or 10 mm htp, but crept. I tested with a prussic-over-akimbocorn (unicorn).


You all would be proud of me. I figured out how to make a clean face-cut,


Possibly a little over 1/3 depth...I had Billy-Bob pull real hard with that clothes line.

 

[SeanKroll]

RECOMMENDED, not approved ropes.


The original prototype almost worked on 9 or 10 mm htp, but crept. I tested with a prussic-over-akimbocorn (unicorn).


You all would be proud of me. I figured out how to make a clean face-cut,View attachment 92338


Possibly a little over 1/3 depth...I had Billy-Bob pull real hard with that clothes line.
I was moving the saw back and forth a lot while cutting off the ladder in the tractor bucket, holding my mouth just right.
I know, I'm not that bright.

 

[squisher]

But you're trying!

 

[biggun]

I could be wrong, but I thought that the rope in the promo photo was sterling scion or workpro 12.5mm

You’re probably right. Cover pattern looks the same. I was tired when I posted and hadnt noticed the blue strand (s).

 

[Bermy]

I'm using Stigs prototype on Tachyon 11.5...still trying to find the best setting for easy release, I have to pull quite hard to get going downwards...any suggestions?

 

[Porkbrick]

try loosening the bottom setting rather than the top one. sometimes that makes no sense, but it might help.

 

[Burnham]

And eat more....

 

[pantheraba]

She's just a wee wisp of a thing.....

 

[stig]

Fi, check if the Akimbo moves freely when not on a rope.
I just had an issue with mine, the upper part got stuck in a certain position, but only some times.

A lot of WD 40 and massaging it back and forth took care of that.

For now, anyway.

 

[SeanKroll]

try loosening the bottom setting rather than the top one. sometimes that makes no sense, but it might help.

It changes the proportions. One setting affects the other, as best I can figure.

 

[DMc]

I run mine with the bottom set 2 holes less friction than the top arm but it will vary. I also do not set the top cam so loose that it is wholly dependent on the spring action to make it work. The Akimbo is so quick and easy to change friction settings, don't waist your time climbing on it if it's not right, even mid climb. One pin hole difference can change things without any great risk in doing so.

 

[SeanKroll]

I've wondered if there is any risk of failure from a spring breaking. I haven't experimented.

 

[Porkbrick]

I've wondered if there is any risk of failure from a spring breaking. I haven't experimented.

it will still function fine without the spring. the spring helps prevent it sliding down the rope when unweighted.

 

[Porkbrick]

 

[Porkbrick]

not sure why this one wont embed

 

[stig]

One of our guys came up with a good idea for tending the Akimbo.

We've been clipping it into a piece of line, rope,cord whatever, worn around our neck.

He uses a piece of bungee cord.

Works great.
Tends the Akimbo just fine and you never get the feeling of not being able to stand upright that a piece of static cord will get you.

 

[greengreer]

Something with some stretch is great. I've been using a "buff" for tending my srt systems for a few years.

On a side note I lucked into an akimbo today. Didn't get a chance to do anything but hang from the rafters ( had to put a clutch in the yota today...)
I will say it's super high quality like everything else I've seen from rock Exotica. Also super compact and light.
Looking forward to getting some air time on it.

 

[Burnham]

Right you are, sir.

 

[Bermy]

Right, I'll try that setting change, and make sure it's all loose..then go eat a steak, spuds, greens, ice cream, pie....

 

[Burnham]

 

[Merle Nelson]

Here is a bit of fine tuning info. A video by Jaime.

https://youtu.be/96DuAtcQvD8

 

[Bermy]

That was very helpful, thanks for posting it Merle.

 

[Merle Nelson]

 

[sotc]

Absolutely helpful, been having trouble getting the new ones dialed in and no time to mess with them