AnEv942 wrote:
Crumm wrote:
deltabravo wrote:
AnEv942 wrote:
... Most try to grasp the handle instead of sticking fingers thru the holes. .
LOL...
I guess I didn't ever think there were people that would do that.... makes sense why the design changed - to protect people from their own stupidity.
I agree that people need to be protected from their stupidity but now it's time to change the packaging and literature to protect me from my ........
Well I ... I uh meant... I mean Ive heard.... or I read somewhere- :R
...but it does smart..
The only reason I can think of why the old design still shown is because of the uniqueness- not justification but from a sales prospective trying to keep an association link to the 'original' fastgun. (without actually supplying). Wonder IF the old handle can still be ordered?
Thats odd. I just went to get pictures showing the 2 handle styles..the banner changed since yesterday...(edit...they do listen!)
http://www.torklift.com/index.php/products/turnbuckles/original-fastguns
top new/bottom old style

I'm glad I have the old style. From the pictures they appear to have a significantly longer handle which means less effort. Also, my rear tie-down handles would take out the tail light lens if I wasn't able to easily and securely hold them back when releasing them.