Simul-Climber All The Climb, All The Time Emma Steinhardt, James Tsao, Tobi Rudoltz Sketch Model Review Yellow B
Motivation ● Simultaneous climbing saves time, a risky practice with little protection ● 75% of injuries caused by falls B Need Idea Market Future
Safety
Key Features Clutch System Lock-in Mechanism disengages engages when climbers from each sudden force other when follower applied, such as a exerts strong force fall (think seat belt) (hanging, stumble) B Need Idea Market Future
Model ● Feeds to leader, takes from follower. ● Locks when impulse applied. ● Incorporated to one device. B Need Idea Market Future
Benchmarking Grigri TIBLOC Simul-Climber Not Human Powered Prevents leader fall Prevents follower fall Reliable B Need Idea Market Future
Market ● 2.5M Outdoor Rock Climbers ● Average cost of climbing protective devices: $100 ● Market size is $125M B Need Idea Market Future
Next Steps ● Develop locking mechanism to deal with falls ● Optimize for size and fit ● Test weight-bearing capacity ● Test with real climbers B Need Idea Market Future
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