This is the Akimbo

[treesandsurf]

I really want to give it a shot

jp

 

[CurSedVoyce]

Jamie? Where are ya mang?

So, I did FINALLY get to try out some more 1/2 inch line in the Akimbo.

I used the Samson's Big Foot version of the Arbor Master line and it worked a dream in the devise.
SRT and Ddrt both natural crotch and with FS did great. Smooth.

There is a learning curve in the set up of the devise for each rope. Low and slow people. Really test out what rope you are trying in it after adjusting the eccentric bearing and cam. There is a fine balance in the final tune. Nice that it is easily enough adjusted in the tree if issues arise. Tie your self off and proceed to adjust it.
I would favour using it only on a certain rope I would favour for most my work and not switch it up as much as I switch up my ropes from job to job, or have more than one.
Obviously it works well with a rope with a firmer hand and not too soft. Too soft being like True Blue or Vortex in your 1/2 inch lines.
Loves the poison ivy family lines. Bandit worked well with it as well, slightly smaller..
It really is a well thought out and beautiful devise that once dialed in, is intuitive and tends well. Grabs well.
Well done Jamie

 

[BOTS]

Great review Stephen!

 

[cory]

Good to hear about the various set ups it works well in.

 

[gf beranek]

Excellent report.

 

[Bermy]

Anybody tried it on Tachyon yet?

 

[DMc]

It works great on Tachyon, very good match.

 

[rskybiz]

Nice review so looking forward to the first experience with a full mechanical. And noted about rope changes, good tip!

 

[BeaverMonkey]

bump?.... bump? I'm seriously withering away here! When is this thing hitting shelves???

 

[gf beranek]

I was wondering, also.

 

[Porkbrick]

its getting really close. im about to order 600 washers and 400 thrust bearings tonight. some of the detailed drawings are done. i made a minor modification to the adjustment lock arms so that they dont swing up above the edges of the sides. less likely to get bent that way. i also had parts water jet cut for 25 units. gave me a chance to check for bugs and try out the hardware choices. one went to an interested company, one will go to Kevin Bingham, and a few will go to other interested companies. a few might make the rounds to replace the one out at the moment.

 

[SouthSoundTree-]

Thrust bearings?

I don't get what they would do?????



Do the flat-head bolts go through them?

 

[Porkbrick]

they keep the sides from rubbing on the inside parts, and reduce friction between parts

 

[cory]

Water-jet cutting steel, is it just me or is that incredible?

 

[gf beranek]

I'm really excited to see the Akimbo come to market! The continuing innovation in arborists tools is amazing.

 

[Burnham]

What Jerry said!

 

[MasterBlaster]

Bring it ON!

 

[woodslinger]

That thing looks F'ing gorgeous, I can can't wait to see it in person.

 

[NickfromWI]

I'm excited.


love
nick

 

[CurSedVoyce]

Just wait till yous guys ride this thing.. It's a thing of beauty and performance.

 

[Marc-Antoine]

Water-jet cutting steel, is it just me or is that incredible?

It looks like, but it works well. It gives a clean finished cut without any tension / discoloration due to the hight temps used by the other cutting heads. It just doesn't use plain water, but added with abrasive powder.

 

[Merle Nelson]

Post #16, said he was planning on 7071 aluminum.

 

[Merle Nelson]

It is incredible just the same.

 

[BeaverMonkey]

I bet the steel version is more durable. Of course, if you get slack in your line and have it on a rope bridge, having a chunk of steel that size hit you between the legs won't be pleasant!

 

[B.Volz]

I would be happy to test it out

Brian Volz
816-786-0672