Switchblade ......... anyone use that device ????

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Switchblade Product Page Current Price = $220 (seems to include shipping, but not sure).

Yes, ~$200 is a lot of shekels, but "custom" machined parts are rarely cheap. Let's say you had 20 brilliant sessions on them in a season where you normally would have been skunked by black ice.... would that be work 10 a go to you? All metal construction, so I expect it would last many seasons.

Can't tell if they are aluminum or stainless steel. Hopefully the latter. Would be nice if they are stout enough to hold an edge for many sessions.

Don't look like they are particularly kind to the board, so you might be investing in a "beater" board and bindings.

ATB,
Sam

Ice blades for ATB instead ?

What about "ice blades" for the ATB ?

Those Switchblades look the job!

So the $220 is just for the kit or kit and board?

here is my switchblade!

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Originally posted by Bladerunner Those Switchblades look the job! So the $220 is just for the kit or kit and board?

I believe the $220 is for the kit alone.

Verbiage from their home page seems to bear this out:

MOUNTING: Mounting and sharpening instructions for the kit are included. Mounting the Switchblade on your snowboard will almost undoubtedly void the warranty on your board, so make sure it is one you are willing to devote to the kiting cause. It needs to happen this way till I find a board company willing to make boards with insert capabilities for the Switchblade.

ATB,
Sam

FWIW: if you I would try to find some way to apply some sealant or waterproofer where you drill the holes to mount the Switchblade. If you board on ice that has any surface melt, it's just a matter of time until water finds its way past the metal unless you take precautions.

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Originally posted by Kober ...... look at CAMERA mount that is been used for this video ....... did any one have idea who sell them ?????

The video comments mention a cantilever arm, but makes no specific mention of brand. I highly suspect that it's because it's not a store bought item. You could always contact the maker of the video for details.

I suspect that the aspects of the video's viewpoint that you like are that:

• The perspective is offset from from the lines
• The relative angle of the camera remains fixed even though the angle of the flying lines, which the camera is attached to, varies in relationship to the horizon.

Both of these properties can be obtained using a KAP (Kite Ariel Photography) technique/apparatus called a picavet. Here are some links that you might find useful:

• Picavet Basics
  
• Picavet Suspension Rigs
  
• You can make your own Picavet Rig or they are available for purchase here (you can buy kits, parts or some combination, as needed).

Of the home made picavets, this is my favorite:

My hat's off to folks who can make things that are functional and functionally beautiful.

Hope that helps.

ATB,
Sam

Alternatively, memorize the phrase ...

"I am a leaf on the wind, watch how I soar."



ATB,
Sam