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New improvements to the Rhino Slider

Update #5 · Sep 5, 2012 · 5 comments

Hey Backers! Some of you may have seen our recent video "Rhino drops from space". We learned a lot from the results of that test and wanted to share some of the changes we'll be implementing. 

  • First, the carbon fiber we used in the prototype was a roll wrap construction. We'll be using a braided carbon fiber that is much stronger and stiffer. Think of a Chinese finger trap type material wrapped around carbon fiber strands. 
  • Second, the plastic rollers shattered when the slider hit the ground. We realized we needed something less brittle so we'll probably machine those from Nylon in the production model. 
  • Lastly, we'll be adding built in "rosettes" where the slider legs meet the end plate of the slider. This will ensure that after you tighten up the legs they won't slip out of place even if you have 35  lbs. of weight on it. 
  • Lastly, but maybe most importantly, all of the machined aluminum parts will be Type III hard anodized. This just means it'll be really hard if not impossible to scratch the black finish of the slider and the teeth of the rosettes will hold up for a long time. It costs a bit more but we want your Rhino Slider to hold up for many years. 

Kyle

If you didn't get a chance to check out the video it's right below:

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      Creator Kyle Hart on September 10, 2012

      Hi Ryan- probably not. The stiffness should remain the same.

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      Creator Ryan Couldrey on September 6, 2012

      As a carbon fibre customer, I'm curious as to whether or not there'll be any added weight load with the pieces? I'd wager not, as it sounds like it's just the pattern/weave and not that additional carbon fibre is being used really. Thanks for the updates!

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      Creator Nathan Van Etten on September 5, 2012

      Impressive, well done...

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      Creator John Pozadzides on September 5, 2012

      Excellent improvements! Glad to see them.

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      Creator Natasha VnextMedia Glenn on September 5, 2012

      excited about the improvements

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