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billypilgrim
Sep 27, 2004, 5:16 PM
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I have read about a device made by Scott Balcom called a slackdog. Basically a jumar for webbing from what I understand. Anyone using one of these or know wher you can get one.
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slacklinejoe
Sep 27, 2004, 7:35 PM
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As far as the slackdog; nope, I haven't used them. But I think www.notforclimbing.com has his slackjack and might be able to help you out with the slack dog.
I've yet to hear what it actually consists of except that it acts as a 2:1 pulley system.
If it is what you say "a jumar for webbing" then it would function similarly as a typical cam buckle (slide locks for webbing). We've sold them for a while for lots of neat modifications for slackline tensioning or special capabilities. There are lots of places to get those, including on my site. If it isn't the same, I appologize, I've yet to see one or hear it described.
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coldclimb
Sep 27, 2004, 10:08 PM
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Coincidentally, I just set up a line about five minutes ago using one. Got it directly from Scott Balcom himself, but I'm not sure where it is available for sale. PM slackdaddy, he should be able to help you.
Did you want pics of how it's used? I can go get some...
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coldclimb
Sep 27, 2004, 10:31 PM
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Meh. Here's how it works. What it does is gives you a bite on the tensioning end of whatever you use to tension (in my case a slack jack) so you are able to set up another system, essentially doubling your MA in a friction-free world if set up as I have it here. Correct me iff I'm wrong on the math. ;)
I believe Scott is working on one that will be good for actually slacking on... which would mean no more knots in the line! :D
http://www.rockclimbing.com/...p.cgi?Detailed=40733
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billypilgrim
Sep 27, 2004, 10:43 PM
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Thx for the info, and pics. I have a slackjack as well and I have been adding a simple 3 to one the end with binners. The slackdog look pretty convienent
So you can't actually use it to replace the clove hitch to attach to the line, but the new version he is working one will be able to do this?? Is that right? I guess strength is the issue. Any idea when the new one will be available?
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