Well that aka isn't going anywhere, Wiselyb!
What you've done is exactly what I'd considered doing back in 2010 when the TI with the new knuckles was first released. There were issues with the early clips releasing underway, due to manufacturing tolerance issues. Hobie sent out a fix kit and I had no further problems so I didn't go ahead with it.
When I proposed doing the mod back then, Roadrunner wisely pointed out that the knuckles are designed to twist/rotate and suggested I elongate the hole in the knuckle end to allow it to work as designed. I was just wondering if you were aware of this?
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