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twrock
Aug 14, 2002, 9:53 AM
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I'm in a local gear shop today and see a "Slyder" made by Kong. Unfortunately the clerks didn't really have a clue what it was used for. But I was intrigued. It looks similar to the Kong adjustable fifi hook except that it has no hook. Instead it has a large enough hole to clip in a biner. Additionally this thing is quite thick (3/8") and has holes big enough to accomodate ropes much thicker than the 7 mm recommended for the adjustable fifi. I'm guessing it is also for some kind of adjustable tie-in system, but stronger than body weight only.
Anyone every seen or used one?
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theamish
Aug 14, 2002, 12:09 PM
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This address will explain it's purpose
http://www.kong.it/doc408.htm
Hope it helps
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spike
Aug 14, 2002, 2:22 PM
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Hi Twrock,
The SLYDE can be used just like the adjustable KONG FiFi Hook. Instead of a hook, you use a carabiner to attach yourself to the gear. In theory the SLYDE is better because the carabiner shouldn't come off the piece your attached to like the FiFi Hook.
The problem I found was that the SLYDE is its bulky and I ended up using a 9mm cord !!! I also like the FiFi Hook better because it is easier to get it off a piece of gear --- trying to unclip a carabiner can be awkward.
Richard / SPIKE
[ This Message was edited by: spike on 2002-08-14 07:23 ]
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radistrad
Aug 14, 2002, 2:34 PM
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also, looks like it can be used as a re-useable screamer, for reducing impact forces on a shakey piece of gear.
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bmgard
Aug 15, 2002, 7:01 AM
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My understanding of this gear is that it is an adjustable daisy. I've heard that it works really well. And you can replace the cord as it wears.
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twrock
Aug 15, 2002, 3:30 PM
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Thanks everyone. I will check out the Kong link as soon as it starts working again. I had searched for Kong but was spelling "Bonaiti" wrong and never made the connection. Oh, and I was calling it a "Slyder" as well, which didn't help.
[ This Message was edited by: twrock on 2002-08-15 08:31 ]
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