webbing stiffness? how stiff?

[JKSteger]

I'm using weight belt for my webbing and it is very stiff. I've also used some stuff that I got from strapworks.com but it is too soft. Anyone recomend a way to make the weight belt stuff a litte less stiff?

What do you think of Halcyon or DiveRite webbing?

Please point me in the right direction.

Thanks,
Jeremy

 

[GreenDiverDown]

The good thing about stiff webbing is that it makes getiing in and out of your rig easier. Over time it will ease up some.

I use the webbing from Reef Scuba. But it is stiff. http://www.reefscuba.com/ropewebbing.htm It's going to be at least as stiff as what you are already using.

The old Halcyon webbing was nice. It was about an 1/8" narrower than the standard 2" webbing and just a tad less stiff. I don't know about their new stuff... maybe it's similar.

 

[Marek K]

What kind of webbing were you using from Strapworks? They've got more than one kind. The polypropylene webbing is pretty soft. The nylon webbing is thicker, and much stiffer.

--Marek

 

[JKSteger]

What kind of webbing were you using from Strapworks? They've got more than one kind. The polypropylene webbing is pretty soft. The nylon webbing is thicker, and much stiffer.

--Marek

I believe it is the polypropylene webbing 2". It just seemed too soft. I'm looking for something "in the middle" if that makes any sense.

Jeremy

 

[The Kraken]

I bit the bullet and bought a weight belt from Divers Supply. It has the pockets designed for soft weights.

It's quite nice and only about $15-$20.

the K

 

[Marek K]

Hmmm... I ordered both heavyweight polypro and flat nylon webbing from Strapworks last year when I was working on some BC straps. I ended up using the softer type, because I was stitching with an awl. I assumed it was the polypro.

But looking at the Strapworks website now, it implies that nylon is much softer than polypro -- that's stated under polyester webbing, which I'm sure I didn't order.

there's also a dire warning that nylon shouldn't be used where wet, because it stretches. But I understand that's not a big problem, even with harnesses.

If you're forced to mail order, you may want to order both or several types and compare like I did. At like a buck per four feet, it's not going to bankrupt you!

--Marek

 

[TSandM]

I had a problem with the edge of the stiff webbing cutting into the inside of my upper arm and leaving bruises. After reading Rick Inman's post about "weebly wobbly webbing", I bought some of the Halcyon webbing. It is thinner and more flexible and does not cut into my arms. It's also MUCH easier to adjust, although if you aren't careful, the D-rings end up angled across the webbing. Where the thinner webbing drove Rick crazy, I actually prefer it. The only annoying thing about it is all those blue H's.

 

[Cacia]

I love Halcyon webbing....it is just right. Annoying blue H's? oh, that hurts my feelings. I consider them a fashion statement.

They did get it right on the gauge of the webbing....what's that saying...if you can do it, it ain't bragging?

My weight belt is too stiff though and the end too rigid.

 

[spacemanspiff1974]

I went to the local climbing store and bought 2" tubular webbing used for climbing harnesses. It is definately strong and resistant to tears from abrasion (has to be for what climbers do). It is also softer than weightbelt webbing. I use it for my bp/w.

The down side - it is slippery compared to weightbelt webbing - you will have to make sure your buckles can handle it. One of my plastic quick release buckles couldn't handle it, but another brand worked just fine. As a weightbelt, I know that my dive-rite stainless buckle works just fine with it. I did install a keeper just to be on the safe side however.