I was looking around at mountaineering stores and sailing places and came across this little beauty. Just add a cord with nice little round ball and away we go.
Tell me what you think?

Cheers

I have one similar to that and it works fine every time. I tied a cord with a big knot on it and it is easy to grab.

I like the added clevis pin fits on to my split pulley real nice and they are cheap...wahoooo

I believe this particular Quick release has some release issues under load. Do a search for Wichard or quick release on this forum and you can find additional information. Kiteforum also has a lot of information on this type of release (release failures).

Didn't want to be the bearer of bad news, just thought you should know.

yeah wolfee,
if you get a Wichard rig set up I'll copy your outfit.
gotta get some strop experience.
Paul

I'll pick up a couple next week there $20.00 a piece the block I got from Mountain Co-op, I will show you.

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Originally posted by lunchbox I believe this particular Quick release has some release issues under load. Do a search for Wichard or quick release on this forum and you can find additional information. Kiteforum also has a lot of information on this type of release (release failures). Didn't want to be the bearer of bad news, just thought you should know.

I had heard this as well, but tried in vain to get it to not release. No matter the angle or with full body weight on it, it spit me out every time I touched the pin. Does anyone know the conditions that caused this reputation to get started? I'd rather not figure it out on my own.

Bob , I'm thinkin that the stainless is galling over time w/ use and grit. When new the pin and hole are nice and shiny,after a bit,all scarred up and grabby.I have an old one that doesn't work that well anymore. And it is really scratched up.
I have a new one on the way, got it from milwaukee rigging on e-bay for $51.50. They showed that they had 4 left,,but they pulled em off the market. I think they saw others for $70+. I have a Holt Allen snatch block ordered too.

Wow, that's some difference. Mine was $18 plus shipping on ebay. Sure does work good now. I'll keep an eye on it and test frequently.

Maybe keep the hole lubed w/ a little grease, not alot, but just enough to prevent galling. In marine apps you always anti-seize stainless hardware before assy.. I have seen brand new hardware gall up on someone before they could ratchet it together, we had to cut it off w/ grinder! All because the boy did not put anti-seize lube on it first.
The down side is , you could paint a car w/ a spoonful! A little tiny bit, can get all over ya. So I wouldn't use AS compound, but axle type grease.
If ya look close Bob ,Mine has no pin. But it ain't cheap! Then again, orthopedic guys ain't free either. So what's 100 bucks for the best QR that isn't on the market.
I'm copyin BBrex's QR idea,I think it looks the best I have seen yet. My wichard release should arrive tomorrow , snatch block has been backordered, maybe another wk or so. Then I'll put it together. Still need to braid up a paracord lanyard w/ a turks head on the end. I'll use red paracord , so you can't miss it.

I'm gonna use a rappelling harness to hook into. But was wondering if anyone ever used a chest harness instead?

You can get them in bass too, which shoulod clear that issue of galling

The tensile strength of brass is too low for this kind of app., bronze would be a better option. But with either, corrosion will be unsightly.

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Originally posted by WELDNGOD I'm gonna use a rappelling harness to hook into. But was wondering if anyone ever used a chest harness instead?

I think you wouldn't want the pull from that high up. I want to use my climbing harness in the buggy and see if it is more comfortable and less bulky than the mystic. It put a little too much squeeze where you don't want to be squeezed while static flying standing up. Maybe the buggy is a little different. I want to strop up next chance I get on the beach. I have a petzl pulley that I'll try with the release.

The brass one is rated for 3000 lbs

check this out, I can get it for 36 bucks too.

mailman was late today, this came today. It's small, but has a functional limit of 2430 lbs. All I need is a holt allen block now.

Weldngod has got the release I want...no known issues with this one....! Good price you got...those aren't cheap!!

Kyteslinger ( sp ) uses a chest harness.
There was some discussion on it and He posted a picture last spring.
Try the search engine !

man is that ever small, don't think it woould hook into my harness if that is a penny

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Originally posted by WELDNGOD check this out, I can get it for 36 bucks too.

Can you say "Squeeze the boys"? Or maybe "mash em" would be better. Those are wide straps heading into the nether regions.

Check out this thread as well.

http://www.powerkiteforum.com/viewthread.php?tid=7481&pa...

wolfee, It's a Quarter ,The wichard is 2.75 in. long. I got the small bail version. But when I attach the holt allen block it should be just right. I found this on a certain asian forum http://www.spiritofsky.de/chucky/start.php Tryin to wrap my head around how the wichard and the chicken loop hook up. I get the OBE safety, but I don't speak german, so I have no clue on this one!
Bob, I have rappelled w/ a harness like that and it's not that bad. And being in a bug , the pull will be from above and the side. But you would not wanna hang around in it for long. The leg straps would only come into play if lofted. I don't use a harness for static.

Wolfee - I've got the Wichard shown - not the pin kind. Actually, the leash that came with my Venom has the pin kind and it scares me. I ended up paying about $90 for the Wichard from Nautical Reach here on Calgary Trail North. If we hook up tomorrow I'll bring it so you can have a look see.

wolfee if you already bought a QR for me I'll pay you for it.
i'd like to see mac's wichard too.
i hope to see you guys tomorrow but i'm feel'n a little off. it's off to bed hoping i don't got a stomach flue. if i make it i'll shoot for on-site time of 9-ish. a little early cuz i gotta be back in leduc by 13:00. if i don't make it Derek will be there (maybe a little later). south east corner of range road 235 and Airport rd.
Paul

Wichard 2673, like Weldngod bought, or a 2773 (same thing, but bigger swivel eye). $51.50 is a good price - Annapolis Performance Sailing in the States is one of the better priced rigging shops, and I think they are getting around $70.00 for them now.

Wichard makes nice piston shackles, but don't hang your life from them. I mentioned in several earlier posts I had one seize on a headsail on my Holder 20 once, and I care for my gear, keeping hardware washed down and lubed with MacLube Sailkote or Lanokote. Piston shackle I'll risk on the boat, but not something I'd clip into.

krumly

Looky what I found! Auction still on, if ya want one.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/WICHARD-STAINLES-STEEL-SNAP-S...

another one
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Wichard-Quick-Release-Large-B...

Thanks, U da man

Well, I was winning for about 2 hours.