Notch Quickie V1 and V3

[kram]

Would anyone know the difference between the V1 and V3? I am tempted to get one at V1 prices but there doesnt appear any difference in the spec.

I assume if there was a recall, they wouldnt be selling the V1.

[Rich Rule]

Not exactly sure but the original (I assume v1) wasn’t CE certified.

 

Matbe that is the difference?  I have had one of the early ones since they came out. 
 

Still fine and climb on it today.

[Mark Bolam]

Idiot.

If it’s not CE certified you will die.

[kram]

I dont think so as none of them are CE, only ANSI rated.

[MattyF]

Gotta be honest it’s not a bit of kit I’m not comfortable with, used it a few times and it’s just sat in the bag in favour of the pinto biner option. 

[Rich Rule]

Matty, I think it is safer than the pinto option IMO.

 

I know they did the break testing years ago with the branch and pinto / alpine butterfly tie off and the branch broke before the kit.

 

I find the quickie is easier to retrieve.  A little bit more space and the loop of the butterfly doesn’t contact with the running end of the rope.  Which I find happens with the pinto bina setup.  11mm rope.

 

I also find that when you come to retrieve the pinto/bina option it can sometimes get stuck or Jammed other branches or unions.  Usually when you don’t have a straight pull as you have come down a different route than the retrieval leg.

 

Just my observations over the years of using both options.