Remember when we used to stretch carpet with just a knee kicker and a power stretcher, no fancy tools?

I switched over to using a Crain 610 stretcher about 5 years ago after a job in Phoenix where the old method left me with a sore back for a week, and now I'm wondering if anyone else has tried those newer ratcheting stretchers or if they're just a gimmick?

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sageburns1mo ago

Nah man, the 610 just adds more weight to haul around for no real benefit.

jenniferwells1mo ago

Ditch the 610 and grab a 550, trust me on this. @sageburns, I've been carrying that extra weight on climbs and it's just not worth it when the 550 does 95% of what you need without killing your back. If you're not regularly hauling big loads or doing technical rope work, that extra beef is just dead weight in your pack. Stick with the lighter option, your shoulders will thank you after a long day.