“The Beast” of plasterboard fixings tackles a rugby behemoth
As 2019 drew to a close, we thought we’d have some fun at GeeFix HQ with one of our local rugby players. A kitted-out Lewis Hodnett of Shrewsbury Rugby Club stopped by to put our fixings to the test, admittedly skeptical that two fixings could support his solid 17.5 stone (111 kilogram / 245 pound) frame.<
We asked Lewis to stand atop a shelf that we secured to a 12.5mm piece of plasterboard with two GeeFix fixings. As seen in the below photograph, the shelf remained securely anchored to the plasterboard, supporting Lewis’ weight.
![“The Beast” of plasterboard fixings tackles a rugby behemoth “The Beast” of plasterboard fixings tackles a rugby behemoth](https://www.geefix.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/RugbyShelf.jpg)
Disclaimer: For demonstration purposes only. Do not attempt this at home.
For a chap that’s used to flattening his opponents on the field, the GeeFix’s resilience came as quite the surprise. “Fair play” Lewis remarked as he slurped his tea, “these bad boys are a game changer.”
Cheers Lewis for being a great sport, and happy new year from all of us at GeeFix HQ!
Charlie DIYte Video Review
“A stronger plasterboard fixing than anything I’ve ever encountered before” – Charlie DIYte
The video below, which runs a little over 13 minutes, discusses how GeeFix stacks up against the competition – highlighting the large, 120mm load bearing back-plate, which dwarfs the other fixings on the market. Charlie proceeds with an installation demo into plasterboard with a running commentary on the GeeFix’s ease of use and compatibility with multiple substrates and cavity sizes ranging from 30mm to 75mm. Charlie also calls attention to a feature that differentiates GeeFix from its competitors: the ability to affix more than one anchor point along the length of the back-plate, eliminating the need for a second fixing. This he points out will have “massive applications in the DIY and construction sector”