Introducing Ridgeline Media Systems HangTime Hook:

**One-Sky** · 07-18-2018, 11:00

Originally Posted by Mr. Hook

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So... I have stock. No, I don't have the site setup for direct sales. No, retailers have not yet received shipment. However, That should be a different story by next week! The two heavy hitters will receive orders by the weekend, then they'll have to create sku's, inventory them, warehouse them, create a product page and description content. I imagine that will take a few days. I very much appreciate how patient everyone has been. It's almost official! I do not have an upgrade program in place, and can't afford it first production run, but when these sell out and more orders are made, that should also come to fruition! Thank you all!

-Eric J

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Congratulations! I too ordered the 3D printed ones early and can't wait to get my hands on this version. It's a fantastic item. How exciting!!!

**novasquid** · 07-22-2018, 07:24

Originally Posted by Shug

Been using mine to hold a small fan for some afternoon hang time reflection.
Hot here the last few days.
Shug the Cool.

is there a specific fan that works better than others to hang on the hangtime hook?

**Shug** · 07-22-2018, 08:58

Originally Posted by novasquid

is there a specific fan that works better than others to hang on the hangtime hook?

Whatever the clamp will hold! Mine is a small handheld H2o fan.
Shug

**SoaknWet** · 07-22-2018, 11:38

I use a neck fan from WallyWorld.All I did was put a rubber band around it for the hanger and it's never come out.

**HandyRandy** · 07-22-2018, 12:49

So I ordered the magnet mount that Mr. Hook recommended and received it today. My new improved Hook will come tomorrow. So I just attached it to my old Hook (which is broken, but usable) to test it out. It works great! I would recommend it. What I really like most about it is the size. It should be much easier to store this than that big clip. And yes, it does pass the shake test with flying colors for an iPhone Plus with a not so light case. The phone + case weighs 235g.

I figured I would pass some weight info along to you guys as well. The good news is it only adds a few grams! It appears that the new hook will use the same clip, so no need to wait for that to come in. So comparing the weight of only the original clip vs the alternative magnet mount, the clip is 33g and the magnet is 36g. The 36g is with the smaller circle metal plate. If you choose to use the larger rectangular plate, which isn’t really necessary, then that is going to add 4g.

I will gladly take the extra 3g for a smaller package that is less likely to break and is simpler to use. It cost $9.89 on Amazon for a pack of 2.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XCRZZTW..._a6lvBbHAQGVBA

**HandyRandy** · 07-23-2018, 14:43

I have a few more tips on using the magnet mount for you guys. I happen to have a case with a rough texture for the back side that the metal needs to adhere to. Over the course of the night, the bond broke and the phone fell while the metal plate remained attached to the magnet. So the magnetic force is still sufficient, but if you have a roughly textured case, you need to take some extra precautions. What I did was opted for the larger rectangular plate for more surface area and I added a piece of foam tape that is sticky on both sides between the phone and the metal plate. I’m confident this should solve the problem.

My next tip is that it turns out that the new Hook’s ball joint is slightly larger than the 3D printed model. As a result of this, it’s trickier to get the threaded ring to catch and start tightening now (using the magnet mount). I was very close to giving up and deeming it impossible. But just give it firm pressure and take your time and it does work. You will need to use the rings with the segmented threads, not the ones with the complete threads. I forget which one came with the hook or the magnet, but only the segmented rings work with the magnet.

Okay, back to the experimental phase!

**Comet_Seeker** · 07-23-2018, 15:49

Originally Posted by HandyRandy

I have a few more tips on using the magnet mount for you guys. I happen to have a case with a rough texture for the back side that the metal needs to adhere to. Over the course of the night, the bond broke and the phone fell while the metal plate remained attached to the magnet. So the magnetic force is still sufficient, but if you have a roughly textured case, you need to take some extra precautions. What I did was opted for the larger rectangular plate for more surface area and I added a piece of foam tape that is sticky on both sides between the phone and the metal plate. I’m confident this should solve the problem.

My next tip is that it turns out that the new Hook’s ball joint is slightly larger than the 3D printed model. As a result of this, it’s trickier to get the threaded ring to catch and start tightening now (using the magnet mount). I was very close to giving up and deeming it impossible. But just give it firm pressure and take your time and it does work. You will need to use the rings with the segmented threads, not the ones with the complete threads. I forget which one came with the hook or the magnet, but only the segmented rings work with the magnet.

Okay, back to the experimental phase!

I've used a similar magnet on my phone for a car mount before. I found that on a lot of cases, you can stick the metal plate between the case and the phone. I have a thick case, but it's actually two sections and I can put the magnet between the two. Hoping to play some more with it once I get an attachment for my hook

**HandyRandy** · 07-23-2018, 16:07

One more update. The magnet actually holds a 9.7” iPad Pro (1st gen with smooth case)! I’m going to be cautious with it at first, but this is really going to be useful if it holds up!

**Snaps** · 07-23-2018, 16:10

I think the risk of catching an iPad in the sternum might outweigh my need for a larger viewing area...

**HandyRandy** · 07-23-2018, 16:35

Originally Posted by DeltaNu1142

I think the risk of catching an iPad in the sternum might outweigh my need for a larger viewing area...

Ahhh, you worry too much! I went ahead and incorporated Comet_Seeker’s advice just to be safe. So now I have a rectangle plate on the outside of the case and ALSO a circle plate on the inside. That should be plenty strong enough now!