Marathon latch bar comparison

melniemi · Apr 4, 2008

I hope the difference shows up in the pics, not sure if you can see it. The new marathon with the 35# rf limit has a textured latch bar. The old marathon has a smooth, shiny one.
New marathon

Old marathon

I couldn't get a clear pic of the old one close up, I think because of the poor lighting in my garage. You can kind of see how the light reflects off it more than the new one.

joolsplus3 · Apr 4, 2008

Cool...like powder coated instead of painted...:thumbsup:

CandCfam · Apr 4, 2008

joolsplus3 said:
Cool...like powder coated instead of painted...:thumbsup:

I wouldn't say that. I worked in a big boom manufacturing plant and powder coat painted many parts myself. The texture of the finished product has to do with what the raw product looked like pre-painting.
Powder coat finishes on smooth surfaces came out smooth, and on not smooth surfaces came out textured.

southpawboston · Apr 4, 2008

i wonder if they switched to the textured coating to reduce sliding of the belt along the bar in an accident (and therefore reduce seat movement)?

sb518 · Apr 4, 2008

southpawboston said:
i wonder if they switched to the textured coating to reduce sliding of the belt along the bar in an accident (and therefore reduce seat movement)?

And if it helps make up for the extra 3 pound limit?

Thanks for posting this!!

mcomommy · Apr 4, 2008

That is interesting! I wonder how it is different besides looks.

megabloxs · Apr 4, 2008

I prefer the shinny one.

melniemi · Apr 5, 2008

The new one kind of reminds me of my anodized steel cookware! It isn't real rough, but I did notice I had to "help" the latch straps move along it more than the shiny one.

The Bjorns · Apr 5, 2008

Have you noticed any other differences between the 33 and 35 pounders? I'd be curious to know if the different bar affects the weight limits or is it just a different bar--different supplier, different paint or manufacturing process?

Good eye for catching the difference!:thumbsup:

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