Spur-Ascender (2)

[MikePowers321]

So this is my first prototype I made up using a CT ascender, steel plate, Double flush plug Steel Monel Rivets (Very strong -These are used for military helicopter and airplane parts). I replaced the spike Bolts with longer ones to compensate for the added plate. I will be testing it in the field tomorrow

 

[MikePowers321]

Thanks oldoakman for the helping hand.

 

[monkeylove]

Looks good Mike

 

[MikePowers321]

Thanks ML, might save people some money instead of buying the kiwis : )

 

[oldoakman]

No prob. Glad it was able to be used. Let me know how the test run goes.

 

[Richard Mumford-yoyoman]

Looks good Mike,
I should have your beefed up straps and SAKA in the mail for you tomorrow.
Nice to see that old Croll get a new life.

 

[MikePowers321]

I tested her out today, works great. Solid. Zero play, smooth action. It's nice to have the rope completely out of the way of your actual spike, and yet mounted towards the back to keep your point of view clear. I'm very happy thus far.

It's a great addition. Can be used Ddrt or Srt, either way it is a helpful tool.

I used in on my left foot, which was a learning curve in and of itself since I always use my right leg, but I have to balance the muscles eventually.

 

[Gorman]

Mike, can u post some more pics? There's some hard so see ones there.

 

[MikePowers321]

I knew those pictures really didn't do it justice, I was just excited and snapped a few to post. Here is a short video (excuse the low audio, not used to shooting videos) showing how the whole thing works, and how to easily install. I'm unsure if the distance between holes in the spikes vary from company to company (Buckingham, klein, etc)...but this works perfectly for the Buckingham steels, and I assume the titanium.

Feel free to ask any questions.

This is my first attempt, and I'm glad is was a success, however, I have many fine tune adjustments bouncing around in my mind that I'll be making soon.

Thanks for watching.

 

[MikePowers321]

Another one using double flush plug rivets.


(yellow is an anti-rust agent)

 

[Gorman]

Nice guy. I use the geckos but I'm just assuming the job is tree same for them.

 

[MikePowers321]

Thanks Gorman

 

[MikePowers321]

If anyone is interested is having an ascender mounted directly to the shank or beside the gaff, feel free to contact me.

 

[Bixler]

Will do, thanks Mike.