stretching halcyon spring straps

[scubajohn921]

hi all, anyone have any advice on how to loosen or stretch a set ofhalcyon spring straps that are slightly too tight, they are medium, large are too big, a little bit of a stretch and theyd be perfect, any ideas?

 

[GreenDiverDown]

I think it might be better to cut down the ones that are too big rather than stretch out the ones that are too small. Or... make your own. Or... buy another brand.

 

[Splitlip]

I agree with Stephen. I put mine under tension for days with no apparent success.

Ended up going with another mfg (Manta I think) on a new pair of Jets which fit perfectly with my thicker booty. My old jets with my Halcyon springs fit with my lighter booties.

Try different spring straps.

 

[Wayward Son]

What they said. I make them. You don't want to "spring" a pair. Better to get them too big & cut them down to fit. If you don't want to do that, make a set from scratch or have a set made to fit you, or try a different brand.

 

[bgi]

We have a couple pairs of springs straps that are too short. You say you make yours. I believe I can do the same. Where can we get the spring material to replace the springs with longer ones? thanks

 

[Wayward Son]

http://www.mcmaster.com/

 

[bgi]

Wow. They sell about 10000 different springs!

How about two more clues? When you make your straps, what amount of stretch do you shoot for and what spring constant do you prefer? I'll see if I can figure out the spring constant on our current springs...

Thanks for the helpful info.

 

[bgi]

Wow. They sell about 10000 different springs!

How about two more clues? When you make your straps, what amount of stretch do you shoot for and what spring constant do you prefer? I'll see if I can figure out the spring constant on our current springs...

Thanks for the helpful info.

I settled on the 9665K23. They're not as stiff as the existing springs (which is good).

Amazingly enough. I ordered them today at 11:00. They were delivered to my house at 7:30 PM SAME DAY!

 

[Wayward Son]

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