No such thing as a ridiculous idea

[Matt]

quick release systems are an innovation that no one asks for, but I am sure one will catch on eventually in mid-range gear.

Here is a list, prompted by slingshots clever widget:

Slingshot Screwless (!) System [2025]

I’m just glad slingshot isn’t turning in Moses/sabfoils homework from 2018 anymore. Honestly, as with all things stiffness critical I’ll only believe it when I put my hands on it. It seems like lots of brands still don’t know what it means to have a properly stiff and robust connection system.

Baseplate QR systems:
Naish
RRD
Cabrinha
Duotone