Anti-wrap deathleash -- new design

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waveslave

4263 posts

waveslave

WA, 4263 posts

3 Jul 2011 7:39pm

It might prevent some deaths. ^^^

poor relative

9106 posts

poor relative

WA, 9106 posts

3 Jul 2011 7:43pm

I doubt it.
Thats a north one from a few years ago i think.
The clip on the end failed regulary if i rememebr rightly.

So strangulation, decapitation and sore feet all round still me thinks.

waveslave

4263 posts

waveslave

WA, 4263 posts

3 Jul 2011 7:50pm

poor relative said...

The clip on the end failed regulary if i rememebr rightly.

I'm referring to the rigid piece incorporated in the leash.
It might prevent wrapping around the bar.

poor relative

9106 posts

poor relative

WA, 9106 posts

3 Jul 2011 7:55pm

Indeed it might.
But if the clip isnt going to hold then no point right?

waveslave

4263 posts

waveslave

WA, 4263 posts

3 Jul 2011 7:57pm

Do a mod on the clip. ^^^

COL

NSW

554 posts

COL

NSW, 554 posts

3 Jul 2011 10:01pm

I thought you put a curse on leashes?
Col

djdojo

VIC

1614 posts

djdojo

VIC, 1614 posts

3 Jul 2011 10:54pm

Hey Slave,

Cheers for offering some constructive input on the leash topic. A refreshing change.

Apart from the clip (which could easily be replaced with a better one) did this design work to avoid tangles? Anyone? Were there any drawbacks?

toddws

469 posts

toddws

WA, 469 posts

5 Jul 2011 6:17pm

yeah
thats from a 2009 rebel etc. the current one is the same but with the standard snap carabiner, less prone, but still snags particulary on bars with separate floats.
Its not just the death leashes its also about bar design.

kk

953 posts

WA, 953 posts

5 Jul 2011 8:35pm

I just had to have a look cause I like to have a laugh at slaves ranting...

Looks much like the sand bag that was going to save the world... What did you call that invention waveslave???

puppetonastring

3619 posts

puppetonastring

WA, 3619 posts

6 Jul 2011 1:07pm

The leashes arent the problem.
Its the bars that create all the drama.
I think we need to lobby the whole community to abandon their 'deathbars'.
Its the only way to go for responsible kiting.
As long as you have yourself a good safey leash its all you need.

strez

QLD

58 posts

strez

QLD, 58 posts

6 Jul 2011 5:09pm

puppetonastring said...

The leashes arent the problem.
Its the bars that create all the drama.
I think we need to lobby the whole community to abandon their 'deathbars'.
Its the only way to go for responsible kiting.
As long as you have yourself a good safey leash its all you need.

nup the problem is between the bar and the foot straps

dachopper

1802 posts

dachopper

WA, 1802 posts

7 Jul 2011 6:08am

Did you know that the 2011 north's come with a redesigned clip - that has no scissor .

itsjimmy

QLD

9 posts

itsjimmy

QLD, 9 posts

8 Jul 2011 7:50pm

strez said...

nup the problem is between the bar and the foot straps

@strez I'm with you on that one :D

waveslave

4263 posts

waveslave

WA, 4263 posts

8 Jul 2011 7:43pm

puppetonastring said...

I think we need to lobby the whole community to abandon their 'deathbars'.

There are no deathbars ... only bad bars. ^^^
No kiter has even been killed solely by a control-bar.
However, deathleashes have caused many fatalities.
Puppet, quit trivialising this important safety issue.
It's an insult to the friends and family of the victims.

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