KRIVO Chetki | Russian curved form

Unleash your inner slav with KRIVO Chetki, a unique chetki set with built in tension adjustment.

Corn allergy warning: POWDER material is a corn based biopolymer. We recommend our JET material which is polyester based if you are sensitive to touching corn.

SPECIFICATIONS

• Weight: Powder - 30g, JET 32g
• Tile: 18mm wide, 9mm long, 7mm thick
• Paddle: 18.5 + 3mm wide, 40mm long, 8 + 3mm thick
• Bead: 10mm outer bore, 3.5mm inner bore, 3g
• Includes: 13 tiles, 2 end paddles, 2 beads, 4ft paracord. We will include complementary paracord color when available, if you would prefer a matching color please let us know in the order notes.

THE NAME

Krivo is a reference to the Russian word "krivaya"  which translates to curve or curvature; an homage to the design language of the beads and end paddle.

THE DESIGN

Originally conceieved shortly after the Balto release, the Krivo's subtle curves took shape over the past year until a fine balance was reached.

Initially the goal was to create a distinct chetki set while maintaining the balance, modularity, and ease of use from the Balto's.

Over the course of a few months the focus narrowed down to increasing flex, reducing bead gap, and optimizing for spins and transfers.

This resulted in a longer, slimmer, and curved bead shaped; the additional length was paramount to maintaining enough contact section with your fingers. The slimmer size allows easy transfers between grips, while the curved cross section sits comfortable centered on your finger joints.

Of course keeping our patent pending solution which allows multiple fixed tension settings. One side is friction fit for long term adjustment while the other is loose for quick adjustment.

THE MATERIAL

Created from a composite material via modern 3D printing methods the BALTO beauty is in the balanced randomness of layer lines and colour variations. 

The exact blends are selected after touching numerous material print samples in varying stages of post processing.

The final selection for Powder materials contains carbon fiber blended into a propriety PLA which results in a beautiful molted finish with varied levels of pigmentation. 

Jet material contains carbon fiber blended into a propriety PETG base.

"Raw" parts are gently post processed to bring out the natural aesthetics without removing the texture. Printer lines and imperfections will be visible.

"Satin" parts are heavily processed to a semi gloss finish. It could also be described as a beach glass finish. Minor imperfections will be visible under close inspection.

"Smooth" parts are heavily processed to a smooth finish. Minor imperfections will be visible under close inspection.

A note on durability: Powder (PLA) is a very rigid material offering high surface hardness relative to other thermoplastics such as ABS and PETG. This is increased further when combined with carbon fiber. Durability of non filled PLA is a step under Delrin based on the Rockwell R scale. 

Jet (PETG) offers a lower rigidity and scratch resistance while increasing UV and temperature resistance.

Long term UV exposure as well as high heat (above 60c, 140f) should be avoided for the "powder" materials.

3DEE metal is UV resistant and will not deform up to 100c under no load conditions.

Alternative "JET" materials with high heat and UV resistance is also available.

TENSION SETTINGS - Patent Pending

Tension settings are regulated by rotating the metal end bead.

The end bead with knots is a tight fit for long term adjustments without chance of accidentally resets from a drop or time in your pocket.

The end bead without knot is a looser fit for quick adjustments. If you are running a loose tension setting this bead may reset its rotation after a few drops.