How long are the straps with and w/o plastic connectors? Can i use these as sternum strap on a backpack which already has hooks for attaching clips?
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The straps without the clips are adjustable in length from 26 to 50 inches. The clips add about 2 inches each to these measurements.
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The short answer is "maybe." Definitely not straight out of the box. The length of one (they come as a pair) is 12 in. from tip of hook to end of strap (not including clip) at its shortest. If you had the skill and the tools it could be possible to shorten the strap but it would still be ~6.5 in. (guesstimate) including clip for one strap. After modification it may not work for a smaller person. Won't know until somebody tries it.
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Yes, in my opinion they are more versatile than the standard hooked straps, and are less likely to scratch your cargo using the looped end.
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Yes. They only wrap around trees and allow places to clip a carabiner. Works with anything. Great straps!
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Bungee cords! No I only put it on a backpack shoulder strap for that reason
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On mine, the straps are each about 7.5" long and they are elastic. They do stretch a bit. The end of each strap has a velcro attachment. Over time, it is likely that the straps will stretch as the elasticity wears out.
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Yes, the straps are one length of heavy-duty nylon. One end has the very strong clip and the other end has an open loop so you can hook them together. I am very happy with the set-up I rigged for my grandson's swing.
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They have a nylon loop that threads through itself to attach to the ring or metal/plastic attachment point on your binoculars. I use mine to hold a large Nikon DSLR and long zoom lens without any problem. You may need someone to help adjust the straps for your use.
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Hi Robert, These OP/TECH system connectors use a 3/4" webbing with the regular OP/TECH clip that fits all of their system components. All of their plastic clip buckle connectors fit with each other, regardless of the webbing width they use for their straps (3/8", 3/4", 1"). If you want to get the OP/TECH clips that are for 1" wide webbing, you can get the Reporter/Backpack Connectors like these and cut them off for your use; http://www.amazon.com/OP-TECH-USA-System-Connector/dp/B0010HA68I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1388952186&sr=8-1&keywords=optech+backpack Also, the Dual Harness uses 1" webbing for the rear slide clips. I have tried to find clips that would fit the OP/TECH system but have not been able to find any. I tried the OEM for OP/TECH but nothing fits; http://www.duraflexgroup.com/product.aspx?categoryID=20&sort=backpack I believe that OP/TECH gets custom clips made so no one else can sell them and make them cheaper. I buy the OP/TECH straps and cut off the buckels for my own use, that way I know everything fits. Hope I was of some help. I put the OP/TECH products through some extremely harsh field work and they keep working, so I made only two of my own straps to fit scientific equipment, all other gear I use has genuine OP/TECH stuff and it all works fantastic. Thanks for the question and all the best in 2014. Regards, Michel
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You can bring them up to your eyes very easily. That's what they were designed for. I use them with medium size binoculars (10x50s). The straps distribute the weight of those off of my neck to my back and shoulders which allows me to have them on all day. If you have very large binoculars they are going to be sitting right on your sternum all the time. It would be harder to take the binoculars off and put them down with this harness than a simple neck strap.
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Your half inch cross body strap would easily fit through the velcro-adjusted guides on these pads. I bought a pair of these Domke pads for a 4-gallon backpack sprayer and they helped a LOT with cushioning the weight. You may find that they are bulkier than is fashionable but they are really effective. I no longer use the backpack sprayer because even with the pads it's too heavy for me. If you want my old strap pads which are in good condition, only used a couple times, I am willing to send them to you from Hillsborough NC. $5 should cover the cost of shipping.
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These straps are very long. I can use them to easily secure two boards of 26 inch width and three inches of thickness. That 33 inch board may hang over the side of the pads, but the straps are more than long enough.
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Hello, I actually purchased this item for the same reason. I have a first grader and fourth grader so their backpacks aren't extremely heavy. But this hook is really sturdy and long enough for shorter arms. I have also had up to four backpacks at one time weighing approximately five pounds each but I think it could definitely hold a little more.
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The straps were about an inch wide, but I really did not like the attachments that they are calling quick connect. They were very difficult to set up and not very quick to connect/release.
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The clips are 1 7/8 long, 5/16 wide and protrude 1/8 of an inch. Relative to weight, it would depend on the screws you use to attach them to a frame and the frame material. If I have a frame over three pounds I use cable and good tabs and screws to attach them to the frame.
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All the straps click on and off easily. There are two metal circles on either side, above the insulated pockets, that are "supposed" to be the clips for the messger strap and for the stroller clips. The stroller clips are sold seperately for $25 MSRP. I use carabiner clips- one hooked onto each metal circle, then I have those swivel hook things on my stroller to attach them to. A much cheaper solution.
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The main strap is pretty long, BUT the hook point on the trailer needs to be just right (on all 4) otherwise the strap will be rubbing your fenders. I used this set to transport an old 70's Buick from Florida to Chicago. The straps worked ok. I had one that I had to readjust every few hundred miles because it kept coming loose. I also had 2 other straps on it for safety. The other straps had chains on the end. Those are fantastic and work better than these over the tire straps. I bought them on amazon as well.
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I never used them.(straps).Most of the tools I hang up have a large loop or hole and the hanger does not hang up when I remove it. I suppose you could use the straps to the tools that you use most often or that bind when you remove them.