Black diamond speedfi

Looks like there might be a competitior to the Allfifi? BD SPEEDFi

Seems bulky

How does this thing release? Seems like might be a similar mechanism to the Petzl adjust? I'm skeptical it will be anywhere as good as Skot's gear, but I'm looking forward to hearing more about it. 

Bulky yes but I do like the lack of webbing and appears to use knurling/clamping force instead of teeth that can round off and slip.

We will see how it actually works though durability/slippage wise. If it’s not button-releasable like the alfifi a uses an petzl-style mechanism that’s a deal breaker for me.

Also the speed-fi is a clunky name

Ross Goldberg wrote:

Also the speed-fi is a clunky name

How about Quifi, or Kwifi, pronounced 'quiffy' - ie not like 'hi-fi'?

I'll stick with Skots Alfifi

Bad news kids, today is the day you all become old men.

Today you are all going to be presented with a new and superior technology, and you will reject it because it's not the thing you already know.  

The SpeedFi is undeniable. It is legit. It is an improvement. I don't know the actual weight of either device but it has to be lighter than the Alfifi. It is cord so it doesn't twist like webbing (and is lighter). It's easy to release. I also don't know the actual measurements but I think it cinches up closer to the gear as well.

This thing has Dave Allfrey's fingerprints all over it and it shows. Every waller, developer, and route setter will likely want one. Hell, half of the sport climbers should get one....(They could advertise an 85% reduction in yelling "Take!")

Now excuse me while I go wash my mouth out. It tastes conspicuously like I've been kissing Black Diamond's ass.

Bring it on BD….
Nothing causes innovation like competition. 

Skot Richards wrote:

Bring it on BD….
Nothing causes innovation like competition. 

Respect! 

However, if and when they release Black Diamond Wall Jerky, I suppose you could take that personal.

Rprops wrote:

Respect! 

However, if and when they release Black Diamond Wall Jerky, I suppose you could take that personal.

I would definitely be wary of Chinese jerky….. 

Looks interesting. Curious about the mechanism and if they can make it smaller in the future.

I dont like how it seems as though the weighted strand is the top strand, I feel that that would introduce a camming action potentially pulling it out.

If this product is anything like BDs most recent creations I wouldn’t buy it. I’ve replaced FIVE trigger wires on my offset Z4s. I no longer trust their build quality and won’t be buying BD products anymore.

Regardless, Skot’s ability to quickly reply and communicate with the customer & being a climber himself beats out any massive company for me. Plus his products are solid. I’ll stick with Skot. 

Fortunately i bought into dragonflys over aliens and Z4's over what my gut told me and it payed off. I have never really felt safe over BD micro cams

Corey Bringas wrote:

If this product is anything like BDs most recent creations I wouldn’t buy it. I’ve replaced FIVE trigger wires on my offset Z4s. I no longer trust their build quality and won’t be buying BD products anymore.

Regardless, Skot’s ability to quickly reply and communicate with the customer & being a climber himself beats out any massive company for me. Plus his products are solid. I’ll stick with Skot. 

Thanks man!   I really appreciate the kind words.  

I suppose I should be a lil flattered that a multi national billion dollar company wants to compete with little ol me….   I now know why I was getting so many Chinese IP address visitors on the website.  

Another shout out for Skot's gear. I used his Alfifi in Zion this winter, also his premade docking cord (perfect size) and Zed cord/swaged draw were clutch. His gear made hauling easier for me than it has ever been.

Jay Hack wrote:

Another shout out for Skot's gear. I used his Alfifi in Zion this winter, also his premade docking cord (perfect size) and Zed cord/swaged draw were clutch. His gear made hauling easier for me than it has ever been.

It’s always great to hear that my gear has helped people in their climbing goals!  
Thanks for your support, it’s extremely appreciated and keeps the sewing machines humming!!

Cheers to all the core climbers I make the gear for! 

It seems there will be a version without the fifi hook. The Speedfi also seems like it will fully release under load with the press of a button. Looks interesting but bulky. I found the information manual: https://blackdiamond-web.cdn.prismic.io/blackdiamond-web/2c82be79-7696-4a95-bae7-ba8e01925dca_M14780_A+SpeedFi+and+SpeeDaisy+IS-WEB.pdf

There a a whole load things in there that they say not to do, and everyone will do

That little hole under the hook does make it nice for popping a biner in and going free.

Corey Bringas wrote:

I’ve replaced FIVE trigger wires on my offset Z4s.

What's the failure? Just wearing through them? Breaking at that swage? I assume it's the wire on the smaller lobe, correct?