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Old Game Trackers and API Skyhooks, still worthwhile?

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CDNPO

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I picked up 10 API Skyhooks and 6 polymer Game Tracker strap on steps with straps for pretty cheap (60$ CAD).

I'm thinking of using the GTs for an ROS. I'll start browsing for a OCB to use for that, and will kcur the factory straps off.

For the Skyhooks, they have the cinch buckle and hook, and the straps (as well as the steps) appear to be unused. Should I still swap out for a better, newer strap for each step? If so, any recommendations?
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I’m using the sky hooks as a ring of steps this year. They aren’t obsolete just hard to find. Not sure how I feel about them. I personally wouldn’t worry to much about replacing the straps if they look good. Might give them a bounce test at ground level and reinspect.
 
EricS said:
I’m using the sky hooks as a ring of steps this year. They aren’t obsolete just hard to find. Not sure how I feel about them. I personally wouldn’t worry to much about replacing the straps if they look good. Might give them a bounce test at ground level and reinspect.
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Cool. That's what I started doing this weekend. Just getting comfortable in the saddle at ground height and testing the steps nice and low. There is some sag, but not too bad or anything. I wonder how the GTs will do in a ring as far as torsional pressure, I'll play with those this week. Glad to hear that at least a few guys are using them. So little info online. I guess because when they came out, people were using Geocities for websites, haha

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Yeah, listen @CDNPO not sure who your connect is for great gear cheap but uh.....don't tell them they underestimated the value of their gear....

Also PM me with their details...

Oh breaking news Skyhooks can spontaneously combust, better send them my way.
 
cb750 said:
Yeah, listen @CDNPO not sure who your connect is for great gear cheap but uh.....don't tell them they underestimated the value of their gear....

Also PM me with their details...

Oh breaking news Skyhooks can spontaneously combust, better send them my way.
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Lol. Some guy posted "hunting pegs" on Kijiji a few months back. Was in a plastic bag and I paid him without even doing a count. Figured unless they were all under recall, I was doing well.

I've been lurking around this site for about a year before pulling the trigger on steps and a saddle. Didnt want to overpay if I didnt like it, but so far so good.

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Unless you paid up for a trophyline when nothing else was available your not going to lose much if you resale your gear. At least so far. Someone may come out with a Chinese made saddle that works well that kills resale on some gear but it hasn’t happened yet.
 
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