On the front wheel, in the upholstery of the roof rack or in the board bag at the bottom front - these are the three super secret hiding places where you are 90 per cent sure to find the car key when several surfers are at the spot with one car. Lockable, small safes with a combination lock for the key are a popular alternative. With the KeyGarage 797 FLEX, ABUS presents a sophisticated solution for the secure and flexible storage of keys. The mobile key box offers space for up to 20 keys or 14 plastic cards and, according to Abus, is suitable for a wide range of applications - from holiday homes and hire cars to temporary access control for tradesmen or guests. The individually adjustable 4-digit numerical code makes it easy to pass on access to different people.
Flexible attachment for temporary use
At the heart of the flexibility of the new KeyGarage 797 FLEX is the integrated 10 mm thick steel cable. It enables temporary attachment to a wide variety of objects such as fences, railings or door handles. The cable spans objects with a circumference of up to 50 cm or a maximum distance of 20 cm. Particularly practical: the plastic sheathing of the cable prevents scratches on sensitive surfaces and at the same time protects the cable itself from damage.
Robust construction for high safety
The KeyGarage 797 FLEX is designed to impress with its robust construction. The metal housing and the die-cast zinc locking flap promise high stability and security. The number wheels of the 4-digit code can also be covered by a practical protective flap with a sliding mechanism, which protects against dirt. The manufacturer recommends using the KeyGarage 797 FLEX in a protected outdoor area or indoors to ensure optimum functionality and durability.
Technical data:
| Feature | Specification |
| Price | |
| Housing material | Metal |
| Material of cover flap | Zinc die casting |
| Cable thickness | 10 mm |
| Cable sheathing | Plastic |
| Combination lock | 4-digit, individually adjustable |
| Capacity | Up to 20 keys or 14 plastic cards |
| Maximum circumference for fastening | 50 cm |
| Maximum distance for mounting | 20 cm |
| Recommended area of application | Protected outdoor area or indoor area |
Stephan Gölnitz
Deputy Editor in Chief surf
Stephan Gölnitz comes from Bochum and had Holland as his home windsurfing territory for many years before moving to Munich in 1996 for the job of test editor at surf magazine. The materials engineering graduate worked as a surf instructor on the Ijsselmeer during his studies and competed for several seasons for the Essen sailing team in the Surfbundesliga and the Funboard Cup. He completed a traineeship at surf-Magazin in the test department and since then has actively accompanied almost all tests on the boom and for more than 10 years also as a photographer. Stephan has covered many thousands of test kilometers, mainly on Lake Garda and in Langebaan, but also in Egypt and Tobago. He gets his hands on over 100 new sails and boards every year as his company car. Privately, he prefers to surf with a foil on Lake Walchensee or “unfortunately far too rarely” in the waves. SUP is Stephan's second passion, which he pursued for several years at numerous SUP races. Today, he prefers to paddle on river tours with family or friends - even for several days.
