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  • #1679036
    John Donewar
    BPL Member

    @newton

    Locale: Southeastern Texas

    Lawson,

    On this particular weekend I'm surprised no one is voting for the "Corkscrew"! ;-)

    I too would vote for the Ti-eye since I also use the Vargo Ti shepherds hook style stakes. I like the eye for the guy line not slipping out of the shepherd's hook.

    I can see an application for the Corkscrew on my front and rear ridge line tie outs if they exhibit more resistance to what I call "catastrophic release". My method as of now is weight the stakes with rocks or tie to an available tree for the ridge line tie outs.

    I like to reduce weight and bulk in my pack. How bulky or better asked what l" x w" x d" volume would you say 6 of the Corkscrew stakes packed as efficiently as possible take up?

    Happy New Year!

    Party On,

    Newton

    #1679037
    Nico .
    BPL Member

    @nickb

    Locale: Los Padres National Forest

    Speaking for myself, I think I might like to try a few of both styles for different conditions. Thanks Lawson!

    #1679038
    Steven McAllister
    BPL Member

    @brooklynkayak

    Locale: Arizona, US

    Well since I already have straight Ti stakes, Id be interested in a few corkscrew stakes to add variety to my stake bag.

    I can definitely think of times when a corkscrew would hold better than straight stakes.

    #1679040
    Chris Benson
    Member

    @roguenode

    Locale: Boulder

    I would likely get a dozen or so Ti-Eye.

    #1679055
    Steven McAllister
    BPL Member

    @brooklynkayak

    Locale: Arizona, US

    Hey Lawson,

    Ever thought about making a longer version, say 9" straight and/or pigtail?

    I know I'd be interested. 6" isn't long enough alone sometimes.

    #1679057
    Lawson Kline
    BPL Member

    @mountainfitter

    Hey Steve,

    I was thinking of also selling a 8" Long Ti-Eye using a piece of 3.17mm rod (1/8") that would weigh right around 8.2 grams. This is the same rod thickness as the Vargo 6.5" shepards hook 8 gram stake but would be 1.5" longer. The extra rod thickness is a real plus but it would come at a cost. These would have to be more like $2.25-$2.50. What do you think?

    #1679059
    . .
    BPL Member

    @biointegra

    Locale: Puget Sound

    +1 on a longer version 8" or 9" @ 9g would be great.

    You can count me in for a half-dozen pigtails – those look interesting.

    #1679060
    Steven McAllister
    BPL Member

    @brooklynkayak

    Locale: Arizona, US

    I'd take 6 right now.

    #1679070
    Steven McAllister
    BPL Member

    @brooklynkayak

    Locale: Arizona, US

    +1 on a thicker rod for the 8"

    #1679080
    Ken K
    Member

    @thefatboy

    Locale: St. Louis

    This thread is starting to look like some of the spam I get…

    Just to be clear, I too would be interested in an 8" stake, slightly thicker than the 6" stake. A set of two 8" stakes and 4 to 6 6" stakes would probably be perfect for my current setup.

    #1679083
    Steven McAllister
    BPL Member

    @brooklynkayak

    Locale: Arizona, US

    Mmmm, yes, thicker, :-)

    #1679474
    Mark Hudson
    BPL Member

    @vesteroid

    Locale: Eastern Sierras

    I think I would get a couple of the longer ones and probably 4-6 of each of the shorter. I would like to try the corkscrew in some of the sierra DG and see what happens.

    #1679509
    Joshua S
    BPL Member

    @joshualee101

    +1 for the 3.17mm x 8" Ti-eye stakes.

    #1679521
    Bob Gross
    BPL Member

    @b-g-2-2

    Locale: Silicon Valley

    When people mention "thicker," they don't really demand thicker or heavier. I think what they are looking for is more durable, or less likely to bend. The Vargo shepherd's hooks are good, but something slightly longer and stronger would be nice if the weight is kept comparable.

    –B.G.–

    #1679532
    James Marco
    BPL Member

    @jamesdmarco

    Locale: Finger Lakes

    I would be interested in 10 light corkscrew ones. Drop me a note at
    [email protected] about them when you get time.
    Thanks!
    jdm

    #1679539
    Dug Shelby
    Member

    @pittsburgh

    Locale: Bay Area

    Looks great Lawson, really nice stakes. The screw in stake is a good idea, looks like it was fun to craft! Painting the ends = brilliant.

    #1679724
    Steven McAllister
    BPL Member

    @brooklynkayak

    Locale: Arizona, US

    Like Bob said:
    "When people mention "thicker," they don't really demand thicker or heavier."

    Yes, I've had the common ti-stakes bend on me. Thicker also means slightly better holding power as well.

    #1679874
    Stephan Doyle
    Member

    @stephancal

    I think the Corkscrews are unconventional. I'm not sure when/where to use them. I think others may be thinking the same. Might get a couple just to try them out though and it's a bonus if they work.

    #1679937
    Lawson Kline
    BPL Member

    @mountainfitter

    The corkscrews are not suited for everyone and will not work in every situation. They are designed to work the best in semi-compacted soil. You know the soil your MSR ground hawgs dream about..

    #1679942
    Javan Dempsey
    Member

    @jdempsey

    Locale: The-Stateless-Society

    I've seen many conditions where I'd have loved to be carrying some of those corkscrews.

    They look great, put me down for 8.

    :)

    #1680206
    Tyson Marshall
    BPL Member

    @sheepngeese

    Locale: Ventura County (formerly PNW)

    I'm in for:

    8 Standard
    2 of the 8"
    4 of the corkscrew

    Cheers,

    Tyson

    #1680263
    Dan @ Durston Gear
    BPL Member

    @dandydan

    Locale: Canadian Rockies

    Nice stakes….The corkscrew ones are very clever. I'd love to try a few….

    #1681110
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    What's the word on these? I tried to contact you several days ago and hadn't heard back?

    #1681149
    Lawson Kline
    BPL Member

    @mountainfitter

    Did you send me a PM or an Email?

    The Ti-Eye have been made but I am waiting on the orange paint. The stuff I used on the prototypes was a sample and I talked to the sales guy yesterday and he was still working on getting me a gallon.

    #1681272
    Anonymous
    Inactive

    I send a PM as I do not have your direct email, is it better to contact you by way of email?

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