indigo_wolf - 20-6-2012 at 07:34 PM
Firstly, welcome.
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You might want to remove some of the duplicate posts (where other people have replied, you will have to request that a moderator remove the post.
Usually the pitchforks and flaming torches are saved for weenie roasts. :o
Some people use stakes, some people use screwdrivers. Hopefully there enough room for everyone on the field/ in the water.
Some idle thoughts...
Compact Line Winder/Organizer
It's unclear whether the case is buoyant or not. This might be a concern in the water.
A tether rail similar to what is found on the Pelican Micro Cases or a way to attach the case to your harness would be nice.
For those wanting to also use the case for storage, it might be helpful to include a link on your site or make available through your site a
product called aLOKSAK.
Stealth Control Bar
This is different enough from standard bars that it will require convincing people.
Is the "horn" that the center lines pass through metal under a rubberized molding or is just the center part metal? Aluminum or stainless?
If you are making a new bar, it would be nice if the the bar ends were removeable and user-replaceable.
Bar Tape
If the bar ends on the the Stealth Control bar were removeable, a Hypalon/CSPE (chlorosulfonated polyethylene) or similar,
pre-cut to size would be infinitely preferable.
While the ridges formed by the overlap of the grip tape offers additional lateral grip, it will also likely result in earlier muscle fatigue of
the palm muscles due to varying levels of pressure along the width of the palm. That's one of the reasons that a lot of bar manufactuers have started
migrating to tapered bars which applies a constant pressure to the palms as your grip tapers from thumb to pinky.
Hopefuly you will find some of the comments constructive.
ATB,
Sam