fawnzy
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Hello folks,
I’m just going to go ahead and get a few things out of the way so we can get down to business.
“What’s this all aboot, eh!”
“What kind of tape measure is that, eh?!”
“Is metric even safe?!”
This post will be bilingual or bi-linear so everyone will understand.......also is COVID in Canada and I’m bored.
Ok now that that’s done let move on, eh!
I have a set of 4 nesting aluminum rapid rails. In the first pic are the longest and shortest rails with potential aiders on them.
The next 2 pics are the length from the top step to the bottom of the aider.
I like using these things when it’s cold and I’m in my full winter gear. Lots of room for my boots and great hand holds.
There is no question these are heavy and bulky.
I’d like to mod one of these for one sticking.
Here are some numbers followed by some questions.
Big stick as is with buckle strap and aider:
4 lbs or 1.814369 kg
53” or 135cm long
18” or 45 cm initial step
71” or 180cm per move.
Little stick
3 lbs 11 oz or 1.672622 kg
42” or 107 cm long
18” or 45 cm between moves
60” or 152 cm per move.
The rails are made from 1” or 2.5 cm aluminium.
I’d like to try either a cam cleat or button type of rope lock with either a 6mm static line (1/4 “) or and amsteel rope or daisy chain.
For ease I would likely tie off in the same location as the current strap.
Here are my questions.
This is different from a single post stick will these mods work well?
Button or cam cleat? Why?
6mm static or amsteel product. Why?
I’m thinking adding EWO wire aiders to both ends by drilling into both posts. The bottom as an aider, the top as a handle. Thoughts?
I’m also thinking of drilling out the rails like the beast sticks to shave some weight. You might think is silly with what they are but I have nothing but time right now. So, why not.
The metal measures 2mm thick. Do you think it’s safe to drill out or will it weaken too much?
(I will avoid drilling close to the welds.)
Size and spacing of holes? One axis or 2?
I know this is use at own risk. I know that I’m asking for opinion not science or fact. All choices and consequences are my own. There is experience here, though.
Thanks.
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I’m just going to go ahead and get a few things out of the way so we can get down to business.
“What’s this all aboot, eh!”
“What kind of tape measure is that, eh?!”
“Is metric even safe?!”
This post will be bilingual or bi-linear so everyone will understand.......also is COVID in Canada and I’m bored.
Ok now that that’s done let move on, eh!
I have a set of 4 nesting aluminum rapid rails. In the first pic are the longest and shortest rails with potential aiders on them.
The next 2 pics are the length from the top step to the bottom of the aider.
I like using these things when it’s cold and I’m in my full winter gear. Lots of room for my boots and great hand holds.
There is no question these are heavy and bulky.
I’d like to mod one of these for one sticking.
Here are some numbers followed by some questions.
Big stick as is with buckle strap and aider:
4 lbs or 1.814369 kg
53” or 135cm long
18” or 45 cm initial step
71” or 180cm per move.
Little stick
3 lbs 11 oz or 1.672622 kg
42” or 107 cm long
18” or 45 cm between moves
60” or 152 cm per move.
The rails are made from 1” or 2.5 cm aluminium.
I’d like to try either a cam cleat or button type of rope lock with either a 6mm static line (1/4 “) or and amsteel rope or daisy chain.
For ease I would likely tie off in the same location as the current strap.
Here are my questions.
This is different from a single post stick will these mods work well?
Button or cam cleat? Why?
6mm static or amsteel product. Why?
I’m thinking adding EWO wire aiders to both ends by drilling into both posts. The bottom as an aider, the top as a handle. Thoughts?
I’m also thinking of drilling out the rails like the beast sticks to shave some weight. You might think is silly with what they are but I have nothing but time right now. So, why not.
The metal measures 2mm thick. Do you think it’s safe to drill out or will it weaken too much?
(I will avoid drilling close to the welds.)
Size and spacing of holes? One axis or 2?
I know this is use at own risk. I know that I’m asking for opinion not science or fact. All choices and consequences are my own. There is experience here, though.
Thanks.
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