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Moof
Big Wall climber
Orygun
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Apr 24, 2018 - 02:33pm PT
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John,
What final dimensions did you end up with? How about a decent pic of a real sized human sleeping in one? Kids are cute and all, but some of us haven't been that size in several decades...
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deuce4
climber
Hobart, Australia
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 24, 2018 - 03:03pm PT
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I've posted this one several times before--shows the size.
I've slept in it a bunch of nights now in the Tarkine Rainforest. When it's not raining, I just poke my legs out the side and can fully stretch out--the bar is on the lower part of the thigh, and not really that bothersome to have the feet hanging out in space. To be fully under cover, though, you gotta get snugly.
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deuce4
climber
Hobart, Australia
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 24, 2018 - 03:04pm PT
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Moof
Big Wall climber
Orygun
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Apr 25, 2018 - 10:48am PT
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Got it. Only packed dimensions available. I'm keeping my money.
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deuce4
climber
Hobart, Australia
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 25, 2018 - 12:22pm PT
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Moof, have posted a few dimensions before. It is just that it is hard to measure precisely with curved corners, and also I have still been tweaking the final design +- few inches with each batch.
Right now they are about 66” wide at wall side, and 46.5” wide. About 35” at airside.
About 2400 sq. Inches of space.
My original vision and introduction of this concept of a 1.5 ledge was about offering survival and adequate rest for two people in a minimalistic way. But found that it is so stable, easy to set up, and fine to sleep in, the small packed size makes it fun to take on all sorts of adventures as a personal bivy system as well.
Once people try it, they immediately see what it’s about, and how it can be used. Reminds me a bit of when I invented the concept of the ball and grooved wedge, which later became the ball nut. Even though I had discussed the idea and shared drawings, it only became “visible” to others once I had made a prototype (then it promptly got copied). It won’t necessarily be a tool for everyone, but will make a difference for some.
My interest is mostly to offer this concept to those who see the opportunities this new tool presents, and to help foster new possibilities of human endeavor in the vertical.
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deuce4
climber
Hobart, Australia
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 26, 2018 - 11:03am PT
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huh?
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j-tree
Big Wall climber
Typewriters and Ledges
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Apr 26, 2018 - 11:32am PT
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All you big guys just pissed that we skinny small guys are getting the benefits of the new toy.
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deuce4
climber
Hobart, Australia
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Topic Author's Reply - Apr 26, 2018 - 02:00pm PT
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What’s a guy gotta do to keep a thread alive by starting a slamfest?
Just kidding.
Gotta get out more...
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deuce4
climber
Hobart, Australia
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Topic Author's Reply - May 13, 2018 - 04:31am PT
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From Brandon Adams:
“Slept 2 guys over 6 foot tall
Super light hauling. Felt almost like a push bag but we were camping. Super fun.”
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