_____ - 31-7-2008 at 04:15 PM
I went out and bought a snap shackle today to use as my qr on my harness...
http://www.westmarine.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/producte...
It will not release under pressure though even though that is what it is supposed to do. I hung myself from my clothes pole and could not get it to
release me.
So its going back to the store tomorrow. Any other ideas of what to use other than making my own. I like the idea of how this is supposed to work and
want somthing along this line.
BeamerBob - 31-7-2008 at 04:28 PM
I have basically that same shackle but mine has a swivel on the backside. Mine will completely turn me loose if I touch the release. Got it for $17
on ebay. Could it use a drop of oil? Maybe a half drop?
_____ - 31-7-2008 at 04:35 PM
Ok Ill try that. It should release my weight when Im hanging from the harness right?
I mean I used some climbing rope I had and attatched it to the shackle and then hung myself from the pole. I should be able to pull it and drop down
right? Thats the most load I would have on it plus pull from the wind right?
WELDNGOD - 31-7-2008 at 04:55 PM
Jason ,I see the problem.The pin is very blunt on the end ,most witchard releases are rounded on the end.I will go find mine and get a pic for you ,
give me a few minutes
clintopher - 31-7-2008 at 05:00 PM
You could try lubricating it with graphite...or maybe a dry teflon lubricant. Might help.
_____ - 31-7-2008 at 05:01 PM
This is the actual one I got Donny. That was just a picture to I found on westmarines website. I spent $30 on this damn thing and thought I would get
more out of it 
WELDNGOD - 31-7-2008 at 05:02 PM
I can't find mine right this second, but I'm thinkin the pin is too big in diameter(creating too much resistance).And the end is blunt.Mine has a
swivel on the end too.
_____ - 31-7-2008 at 05:03 PM
Ill have to pick some up. Only thing I have around here is WD40 or anal ease :D but I dont think the woman will let me use any of that.
clintopher - 31-7-2008 at 05:06 PM
WD40 would help short term, but it attracts dirt. Don't know what to tell you about the butt lube...probably best kept on the bedside table.
WELDNGOD - 31-7-2008 at 05:13 PM
I found it ,here ya go.
bbrex - 31-7-2008 at 06:16 PM
Go to the other threads on this forum that deal with quick releases to see what you really need to get to be safe
DAKITEZ - 31-7-2008 at 08:35 PM
I would take it back ... I wouldn't want to be thinking ... did I lube my qr today .. just before I'm getting ready to pull it because I'm getting
drug on my face heading for a barb wire fence 
bbrex has a great quick release .. I haven't personally used it, but the wichard he uses has been proven in the kite world.
macboy - 31-7-2008 at 10:44 PM
Do a search for Wichard on this forum and you'll find the one. If not I'll dig up the info and send it. The one I use is quite different than yours.
furbowski - 31-7-2008 at 11:22 PM
the thing weldngod has a picture of is a piston quickrelease, I've used them a lot sailing and have had lots of problem with them over the years, most
of the time they work OK but if they are feeling sticky they can be very difficult to release!
wichard or wichart (sp?) are much more reliable, but sadly they are more expensive.
there's a picture of a homemade parachute QR somewhere on the forum that looks good as well, a cheaper alternative but you would need confidence in
your sewing skills.
BeamerBob - 1-8-2008 at 06:07 AM
This is the quick release I use. I have tested it with my 235# load as well as barely pulling on it. It releases every time. The red cord is the
release handle. Higher res pics in my sig link.
_____ - 1-8-2008 at 07:30 AM
I tried some graphinte and still no dice. Its going back. Im gonna hit up a local climbing place today and see what they may have. If not will this
work?
http://www.realkiteboarding.com/index.cfm?page=detail&ca...
I mean all the ones you guys are posting look just like the one I got, and I didnt even get it from Ebay and it still sucks
BeamerBob - 1-8-2008 at 07:35 AM
mine was $17 shipped. I'm pretty happy with it. I'd take it back too. You can show the store that it doesn't "release" like a "quick
release"should.
WELDNGOD - 1-8-2008 at 07:36 AM
try a little anti-sieze compound, sometimes stainless is real pain. bolts gall up real easy w/out Anti sieze comp.
_____ - 1-8-2008 at 07:57 AM
Nah because even if that works, once I get to the beach, sand is gonna get stuck in the anti sieze and mess it all up again.
WELDNGOD - 1-8-2008 at 07:58 AM
good point
lunchbox - 1-8-2008 at 08:29 AM
There is a known release problem with this type of shackle. There is a Wichard (sp) release that is known to release under load correctly.
Unfortunately, I forgot the type #. Search kiteforum.com and do a search for Wichard quick releases...lot of good information there.
_____ - 1-8-2008 at 08:58 AM
See thats what I asked for because I have seen that on the forums before and the one I bought is supposed to be the "same thing."
Guess not
lunchbox - 1-8-2008 at 09:11 AM
I believe this is the one you'll want to get - http://www.wichard-usa.com/Catalog/images/P13-4.gif
Wichard 2673.
stetson05 - 1-8-2008 at 09:15 AM
found this on google
http://saucisseman.free.fr/wichard_en.htm
_____ - 1-8-2008 at 09:20 AM
Thanks guys.
Awesome link stetson05. Thanks man.
macboy - 1-8-2008 at 11:12 AM
That's the one!