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exclamation.gif posted on 22-2-2012 at 08:55 AM
Industry first: Adjustable release Safety Leash


New for 2012 and now available!





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[*] posted on 22-2-2012 at 09:52 AM


pretty cool... good ideas

what is the real difference in pull tho... the snap-in itself looks to solve most accidental releases anyway... if its .5lb of force vs. .75lb of force, it seems a little silly...

but good ideas tho... thanks for the vid!



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[*] posted on 22-2-2012 at 10:58 AM


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what is the real difference in pull tho... the snap-in itself looks to solve most accidental releases anyway... if its .5lb of force vs. .75lb of force, it seems a little silly...


I expect you can dial in a fair amount of variance in the release resistance (especially if the interior of the orange tube is ribbed where it flares out on the exterior).

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[*] posted on 22-2-2012 at 11:11 AM


Hey Drew,

The amount of resistance the snap provides is what is adjustable. This allows riders performing advanced moves to worry less about accidentally triggering their safety.



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[*] posted on 22-2-2012 at 11:21 AM


I also like the click when you engage it so you know it hasn't slid out and only partially engaged. Maybe something like this for the primary tophat release on the depower kites?



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