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i think I'm gonna grab one of these for my kit . They look super sick, and I've been talking with their design team , and they are right up our alley .

https://www.kickstarter.com/...ref=created_projects

Uh? Powered ascenders have been around for decades, both electric and petrol/diesel. Someone hasn't been doing their homework...

This is the industry standard http://www.actsafe.se/

And then there are tons more...

http://www.harkenindustrial.com/product/compact-electric-powerseat/
http://www.pqclimb.com/full-product-line.html

Yeah ... I'm pretty well versed in rope tech . I'm not looking for a 10,000$ unit that only pulls 4-500 ft on one battery , or a unit that you have to be either law enforcement or military to buy .
For 1,000$ , 120 ft pull per minute , small size , jumpability :... I like what I see .
But hey ..... to each his own .

Fair enough. The way they write that kickstarter they make it sound like they are making something 'innovative'. Speed, size, etc is nothing to write home about, but the pricepoint is well good for sure.

One of our instructors built one using a car battery and a power drill motor. It's pretty simple.

If you are planning a trip where you need to use that, let me know ;)

Someone is paying attention...... I'll keep you in the "loop" ......

Cough Cough basehoundsam please contact when you get it because I would like in on that one :)

Well! Basehoundsam is the man! On ascenders, he sorted out things at the cave a decade ago, listen to da man, sounds interesting, very interesting, thanks.

Regards, B.

I would also like to be in that loop. I'm tired of some old "Punk" rubbing in a certain place he has been to...

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