Moving assault cables outside

[Southern Buck]

Has anyone ever moved their lw assault cables to the outside of the platform in order to create a little more standing space? Would it be safe, or am I just asking for an accident?

[elk yinzer]

Leverage is a powerful force multiplier. I'd be extremely cautious if you don't understand the physics behind what you're doing.

[mag1]

Moving them to the outside won’t gain you much, maybe 3/8-1/2” total. Where you probably get the most cable squeeze is when you put the seat up, and stand closer to the back of the stand. I have made some 1” spacers out of some 1” dia. Poly like material for both sides of the seat tube. I also got a longer grade 8 bolt for the upper cable mounts. I haven’t had any issues with it, been running it this way since 2007. I’m 200lbs + gear.

But yes, you do need to think it thru and as elk mentioned, you are taking things into your own hands. Always wear a harness and inspect your gear, mod’d or not.

[buttonbuck]

Has anyone ever moved their lw assault cables to the outside of the platform in order to create a little more standing space? Would it be safe, or am I just asking for an accident?

I hook my foot between the cable and platform, I feel like I have better control.