Strapping suggestions

[RageQuit[501st]]

Hi,

My build has just been approved, I am re-strapping some of the kit and have had suggestions of using elastic to allow some additional movement.

I wondering how other builds have been strapped with elastic, how successful it is compared to the more inflexible webbing, durability of the elastic, etc.

This was recommended:- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007XU23ZU/ref=twister_B07GTLCYB2?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&fbclid=IwAR2Bh6Tnhm90Q53xvQJPAc9iK7_uI3QwJkK9iIKQXDs4pcuc1-Xs8FIiMlg

Local supplier in Australia has this:- https://www.spotlightstores.com/by-the-metre/birch-non-roll-elastic/BP80211709

Thanks everyone.

[Chaos[CMD-DCA]]

Geoff,

I strapped all mine with 1 1/2" heavy duty elastic. The stretch/return qualities make it a lot easer to move around AND puts less stress in the snaps and attachment points.

[RageQuit[501st]]

Thanks Chris,

Looks like I will be ripping of the pre-installed webbing and redoing - i definitely need some give to aid movement.

 

NB: Have you had any loss in elasticity with any of your strapping?

[Chaos[CMD-DCA]]

Been over a year and 30 something troops in the heat of Hawaii and no lost of elasticity. Make sure you use a good quality heavy duty elastic. This might help, armor stuff is about halfway down. http://imgur.com/a/7GT4R

[RageQuit[501st]]

Thanks very much Chris - will have a close look at your photos this weekend.

[RageQuit[501st]]

I have mostly finished the upper armour re-strapping, pulled out the original velcro and went with heavy duty snaps and 1&1/2" heavy duty elastic.
All the armour self centers itself and fits nicely now.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=13_6EjCCqAQWfpoRqMIB8ncuTzyQMWzI9

https://drive.google.com/open?id=19A6-wVQ1lRW6bT7xW3_1BCmqrhILdMGg

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1zAVdzFx3f4uvZOEV34qBJQgfWJKSzRaI

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1-6E30p9Pa2OFZSIBaVWx9aOWZnYOCT5c

[nocjef[TX]]

I've used this elastic on both my TK and my Shore:

https://www.strapworks.com/Elastic_p/e.htm

It's quite heavy duty and has a good memory. It is way better than the dritz stuff and has not failed me yet. It doesn't fray and take a good deal of effort to pierce. I used this for all of my snaps.