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Speed,Combat,Scale,Racing => Speed Talk => Topic started by: Dennis Toth on July 05, 2021, 12:15:28 PM
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Not trying to over post but since I am interested in a couple two line speed events I was wondering what handle designs are being used for speed? I have lots of stunt handles but I'm pretty sure the line spacing is way to big and the handle too bulky. Can you post some pictures.
Thanks, DennisT
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4" spacing???????
Mine has 2 1/2" spacing. Used for Fox speed and Perky. I could see 2" spacing for .21 sport speed and .21 profile proto.
Made from 1/8" by 3/4" aluminum bar from Ace Hardware. A 3/4" wood dowel for hand grip. Racket wrap for comfort. Ace Hardware for the adjusting screw and the 1/4" stainless steel thru bolt with locking nut. 1/16" cable for the leadouts.
Of course the height would be to fit your hand. This one is about 3 1/4" for mine. The arms are 2 1/2" long.
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Dave,
What are the dimensions for the dowel and overhang arms?
I saw a simple handle design from Warren Kurth's Peanut 1/2A speed ship that was a straight 1/2" dowel about 3"- 4" long with 0.045" wire through the dowel spaced at 1" with a 1 1/2" overhang on the wire. Maybe to simple as it didn't allow for line adjustment, kinda like a fixed point handle. The Moon brothers use a turnbuckle on one line to allow adjustment and that might be what is needed but in a small size.
Best, DennisT
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I use the Reyco Hard Point handle by Bill Reynolds. It's easy to set-up for any desirable line spacing and allows for neutral adjustment, if necessary. The grip is slight bigger than a Hot Rock but feels just fine. They are available from Brodak.
The top is for Fox 35 Stunt Speed and the lower one is for 1/2 A Profile Proto.