Removeable tie down stakes - recommendations

Thanks for all the feedback to my 6/20 post where I asked for recommendations for portable tiedown stakes.

I decided to buy "The Claw" from Hunting Solutions in Pearl MS.681-932-5832. The set received a good review in the latest issue of Aviation Consumer. It seemed to address most of the shortcomings of other systems.

The set is packaged in a nice cloth carrying case. It consists of 3 'claws', 9 stakes, one length of rope and a small claw hammer. I'm impressed with the well thought out design and the packaging. The weight is aprox 9lbs according to my bathroom scale. The price was $119 + 10 for UPS shipping.

I assume it will work as well as the Consumer review and I'm satisfied at this point. It seems worth the price.

I'm still looking for good tiedowns. Either by building or buying.
Was there a website on these?

On Mon, 07 Jul 2003 23:46:47 GMT, "Maule Driver"
wrote:

Thanks for all the feedback to my 6/20 post where I asked for recommendations for portable tiedown stakes.

I decided to buy "The Claw" from Hunting Solutions in Pearl MS.681-932-5832. The set received a good review in the latest issue of Aviation Consumer. It seemed to address most of the shortcomings of other systems.

The set is packaged in a nice cloth carrying case. It consists of 3 'claws', 9 stakes, one length of rope and a small claw hammer. I'm impressed with the well thought out design and the packaging. The weight is aprox 9lbs according to my bathroom scale. The price was $119 + 10 for UPS shipping.

I assume it will work as well as the Consumer review and I'm satisfied at this point. It seems worth the price.

Maule,

thanks for posting the weight - I found that information missing
prominently from the AvCon article.

Why only one length of rope? Do they want you to cut it in threes?

--
Thomas Borchert (EDDH)

"Thomas Borchert" wrote in message
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thanks for posting the weight - I found that information missing
prominently from the AvCon article.

Why only one length of rope? Do they want you to cut it in threes?

It seems so and that would be the smart way to do it (hi/lo wing,
taildragger). It is 18' in length. The same type I use already.

The weight is more than I would have expected and yet, I guess that is part
of what is required to have an effective system. Seems right.

"Justin Case" wrote in message
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I'm still looking for good tiedowns. Either by building or buying.
Was there a website on these?

I don't remember. I referenced the Aviation Consumer site. Call him - I
think it may be a 1 person operation.

Thanks for all the feedback to my 6/20 post where I asked for
recommendations for portable tiedown stakes.

I decided to buy "The Claw" from Hunting Solutions in Pearl
MS.681-932-5832. The set received a good review in the latest issue of
Aviation Consumer. It seemed to address most of the shortcomings of other
systems.

I went out and tried the claw in the toughest looking soil I could find. Went into the ground easily and securely. I haven't seen anything to date that seems as secure. And I can't imagine what type of ground could resist it short of solid rock. But no measurements so....
"Maule Driver" wrote in message . com...
Thanks for all the feedback to my 6/20 post where I asked for recommendations for portable tiedown stakes.

I decided to buy "The Claw" from Hunting Solutions in Pearl MS.681-932-5832. The set received a good review in the latest issue of Aviation Consumer. It seemed to address most of the shortcomings of other systems.

The set is packaged in a nice cloth carrying case. It consists of 3 'claws', 9 stakes, one length of rope and a small claw hammer. I'm impressed with the well thought out design and the packaging. The weight is aprox 9lbs according to my bathroom scale. The price was $119 + 10 for UPS shipping.

I assume it will work as well as the Consumer review and I'm satisfied at this point. It seems worth the price.

Dave,

I dispensed with the rope altogether and used manufactured webbing with
hooks and a buckle (Home depot variety).


well, you might want to read Aviation Cinsumer's article on testing this
kind of stuff. Summarized best as: That kind of hardware is often the
weakest link by a huge margin.

--
Thomas Borchert (EDDH)

I agree, I like to see a nice knot. Guess that's the boater in me
though, or is it the boyscout in me. A friend of mine sold his 172 and they
had it tied down via those straps with metal buckles. All the planes were
tied to the same cable running accross the apron. One of then worked loose
enough that the "J" hook came out of one side during a storm. Went down hill
from there, plane went on it's side and the other metal hook allowed it to
slide, right into the other planes, grouped them all together and flop them
all over. A total loss on all planes tied on that cable. What a shame! Got a
picture of it somewhere, I'll see if I can locate it and provide a link. The
webbing is very strong, the buckle's can be a weak point, the "J" hooks can
slip off pretty easy.

Wayne

"Thomas Borchert" wrote in message
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Dave,

I dispensed with the rope altogether and used manufactured webbing with
hooks and a buckle (Home depot variety).


well, you might want to read Aviation Cinsumer's article on testing this
kind of stuff. Summarized best as: That kind of hardware is often the
weakest link by a huge margin.

--
Thomas Borchert (EDDH)

Is that a good phone number? And is there anything on the web about
it? I Ain't paying $12.00 to Belvoir for the article. Thanks


On Mon, 07 Jul 2003 23:46:47 GMT, "Maule Driver"
wrote:

Thanks for all the feedback to my 6/20 post where I asked for recommendations for portable tiedown stakes.

I decided to buy "The Claw" from Hunting Solutions in Pearl MS.681-932-5832. The set received a good review in the latest issue of Aviation Consumer. It seemed to address most of the shortcomings of other systems.

The set is packaged in a nice cloth carrying case. It consists of 3 'claws', 9 stakes, one length of rope and a small claw hammer. I'm impressed with the well thought out design and the packaging. The weight is aprox 9lbs according to my bathroom scale. The price was $119 + 10 for UPS shipping.

I assume it will work as well as the Consumer review and I'm satisfied at this point. It seems worth the price.

No, I purposely put up a bad number, Don't know, That's fine with me. Bye.

"Justin Case" wrote in message
...
Is that a good phone number? And is there anything on the web about
it? I Ain't paying $12.00 to Belvoir for the article. Thanks


On Mon, 07 Jul 2003 23:46:47 GMT, "Maule Driver"
wrote:

Thanks for all the feedback to my 6/20 post where I asked for
recommendations for portable tiedown stakes.

I decided to buy "The Claw" from Hunting Solutions in Pearl
MS.681-932-5832. The set received a good review in the latest issue of
Aviation Consumer. It seemed to address most of the shortcomings of other
systems.

The set is packaged in a nice cloth carrying case. It consists of 3
'claws', 9 stakes, one length of rope and a small claw hammer. I'm
impressed with the well thought out design and the packaging. The weight is
aprox 9lbs according to my bathroom scale. The price was $119 + 10 for UPS
shipping.

I assume it will work as well as the Consumer review and I'm satisfied at
this point. It seems worth the price.