Hi Guys, you are making me feel guilt.
The Pakal "grip" is somewhat unique as Snarc presents it. The folder specifically designed by Snarc & Trace is a very nice piece and my apologies that it isn't out yet. The "pickle" has to be made in Golden and the Golden plant has been at capacity. We're training new crew at this time, and the "Pickle" is "in process", but there's a half dozen new designs moving along with it. I would say that the model as designed by Snarc & Trace would be hard to beat for its intended purpose. There's been some discussion of a "Wave" feature, (I believe Ernest would license us to do that) but my leaning is to leave it off of the first version, or make an "add-on".
That said, The retrieving method that Joe mentioned is the one I agree works best. It's relatively foolproof with a little bit of practice. I've not used a "wave" in this manner yet, but a local aficianado has offered to demo. (I've been out of town and haven't had the opportunity to visit).
I have used an "inertia drop". I have the "pickle" proto set up in "lefty".
The new dop point version of the D'Allara works well for Pakal in the "style" of retrieval Joe mentioned. The Ball Bearing lock is just about impossible to accidentally disengage in that "grip" and the model can be set up for lefty. Traction is very good and ergos work. It is a bit larger in the pocket though.
It's a more "general use" design and would not replace the "Pickle" as the ideal piece, but it's probably worth a "look-see".
Once I've got the "Pickle" though a "pilot" stage of production, I'll show you pics.
The new Endura 4 also works well. I imagine it's possible to disengage the model in Pakal, but I've not been able to do it.
sal