Flexible Thing

Flexible Thing

The Flexible Thing TD, was originally conceived as a safe, activity-specific, prosthetic solution for two-handed water skiing and other water sports requiring bi-lateral, “two-handed”, gripping of a rope “tow handle”. The high strength, flexible strap is simply wrapped two or three times around the tow handle and then “over-grasped” with the sound hand to prevent strap release. When the sound hand lets go or is pulled off the tow handle the strap slips free and safely releases from the tow handle. Two-handed tow rope control is required!

Once testing began with the Flexible Thing, it became obvious that the design could have many “cross-over” avocational uses for securely holding tools and handles, as well as carrying objects, with the addition of a buckle system that would hold and lock the strap in place at varying lengths. This buckle would not ever be used in water skiing or similar sports because “release” is not spontaneous. However, for holding a shovel, rake or similar long handled tool, or for grasping an axe handle to control the swing bilaterally, the Flexible Thing provids simple, secure control and a very good range of motion (ROM). Similarly, the Flexible Thing could be strapped around a carrying handle of a tool box or engage a wheelbarrow handle, lawn mower handlebar, etc. so long as spontaneous release was not required for safety. An adjustable friction, pivoting wrist is built-in “standard”, providing for an “Add-on” L CODE.

The flexible strap is very “grippy”, reinforced and rated at one thousand pounds. The strap is easily replaceable and can be cut and modified for length, as may be needed. The components are anodized aircraft aluminum. The FTTD is tough, reliable, simple and practical.

The Flexible Thing weighs only 4.5 ounces (128 gm) and comes standard with a twelve inch, long one inch wide, strap.

Flexible Thing
Product Features
  • Simple, reliable and waterproof.
  • Aircraft aluminum and stainless steel machined components.
  • Strong Flexible, “grippy”, strap rated at 1000 pounds tension.
  • Swivel buckle for securing strap in activities where spontaneous release is not required for safety.
  • Friction adjustable pivoting wrist.
  • Replaceable, modifiable strap.
  • Excellent range of motion.
Product Specifications
  • Length w/o strap:2.5 in. (6.4 cm).
  • Strap Length: 12 in. (30.5 cm).
  • Width:1.5 in. (3.8 cm).
  • Height: 1.75 in. (4.4 cm).
  • Weight: 4.5 oz (128 gm).
  • Color: Satin Black.
  • “L” Code: L6704, Add-on L6620.
Product Specifications
  • Cross-over terminal device for multiple applications/ages.
  • Water sports like waterskiing and similar activities using a hand held tow rope and handle.
  • Broad range of long handle tool applications, such as shovels and rakes.
  • Heavy duty capacity for carrying tool boxes or equipment with handles.
  • Adults and teenagers. Trans-radial and trans-humeral applications with appropriate sports prosthesis.

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