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Axeman,
Have to agree about the JNA belt. I've been wearing one also since 94 and it works just fine.
Have to agree about the JNA belt. I've been wearing one also since 94 and it works just fine.
Riggers Belts...
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Just wanted to clarify for all who read.
If you have a riggers belt from CP online, they are NOT RATED as any sort of fall aressting device, belay or climbing harness, or to take any weight (another individual) etc.
http://www.wheelersonline.com/detail.asp?product_id=1001
Now, i can attest to the fact that the CP riggers belt is still stiched incredibly well but their are untrained personnel reading these pages all the time (cadets etc.) so thought i would bring this up.
thanks guys
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I think the name itself can be misleading.... I have seen them called "Last Resort Belts", and that would seem more appropriate to me. Cool looking, yes. Comfortable, most certainly. Used for rappelling.... only if the building was on fire, and it was the only alternative to jumping to your death.
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agreed,
from looking at my climbing harness and then the webbing and stiching on my RB. I believe it could be used in an absolute pinch (threading the rope back up through the belt itself). It would cause one heck of wedgie though, that's for sure
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cheers
PV
from looking at my climbing harness and then the webbing and stiching on my RB. I believe it could be used in an absolute pinch (threading the rope back up through the belt itself). It would cause one heck of wedgie though, that's for sure
. cheers
PV
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My 'rigger belt' is just the 1 ¾â ? OD nylon belt, with heavy duty buckle and velcro. Wider, and more comfortable than the CF issue belt.
I didn't bother getting the one with the emergency rappel :
D-ring.
I used it for the field (gets dirty and abused), I hung my Gerber pouch on it, CF issue belt stayed with the DEU's.
I didn't bother getting the one with the emergency rappel :
D-ring. I used it for the field (gets dirty and abused), I hung my Gerber pouch on it, CF issue belt stayed with the DEU's.
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J. Gayson said:
mine did for a while too.... then i bought a "rigger" belt... (accually just a wider green velcro belt that loops over itself. definatly NOT weighted for anything other then holding up ones pants. but its alot more comfortable, and it holds my various pouches much better then the DEU belt does.
and when ive got a Gerber, a Gator blade, Maglight, and a streamlight on there, its nice to have something that holds em in place.
(why do i carry two flashlights? two reasons - 1. if i dont need to use the scorpion i wont{you spend 20 bucks on replacement batteries!} and 2. without fail, there is always some numbnut who doesnt have a flashlight when it comes time to DI a truck at night.... :
and i dont lend out my streamlight scorpion )
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Cpl Thompson....
Off topic, but I carry two flashlights as well (actually FOUR). A rechargable, and back-up lithium on my belt, a single bulb LED on my jacket, and a headlamp in my bag.
But that extra wide belt is the Cats Poop Chute for the field... just do without the D ring.
Off topic, but I carry two flashlights as well (actually FOUR). A rechargable, and back-up lithium on my belt, a single bulb LED on my jacket, and a headlamp in my bag.
But that extra wide belt is the Cats Poop Chute for the field... just do without the D ring.
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heheh i just realised i do the same darn thing! lol...
Ive got my Red Filter MiniMag in my Tac vest as well as a "wear it around your head" type made by Rayovac, its got red, and white led's as well as a standard flashlight lamp..
Im still kicking myself for not getting the Stinger though... if i hat known how much those Damn 123 batteries cost to replace i never woulda bought the Scorpion.... *kick*
oh and a red led on a carabener i hang off the TacVest for map reading. though i dont know how long its going to be before some MCpl type tells me to take it off as it upsets the "look" of the vest. *sigh* it will probabbly the same MCpl who once confiscated my Mag Chargers and Bayonet Scabbard and told me they were illiegal to posses because they were part of a restricted weapon.... *shakes head*
oh well.. I still love my job, just not all the people i work with...
Thankfully my belt does not have a D-Ring on it.. like i said, its just a simple "Mil-Spec" Brand Green Belt i bought at the Borden Cannex years ago. nothing fancy but it works!
Ive got my Red Filter MiniMag in my Tac vest as well as a "wear it around your head" type made by Rayovac, its got red, and white led's as well as a standard flashlight lamp..
Im still kicking myself for not getting the Stinger though... if i hat known how much those Damn 123 batteries cost to replace i never woulda bought the Scorpion.... *kick*
oh and a red led on a carabener i hang off the TacVest for map reading. though i dont know how long its going to be before some MCpl type tells me to take it off as it upsets the "look" of the vest. *sigh* it will probabbly the same MCpl who once confiscated my Mag Chargers and Bayonet Scabbard and told me they were illiegal to posses because they were part of a restricted weapon.... *shakes head*
oh well.. I still love my job, just not all the people i work with...
Thankfully my belt does not have a D-Ring on it.. like i said, its just a simple "Mil-Spec" Brand Green Belt i bought at the Borden Cannex years ago. nothing fancy but it works!
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If you are in the US and get to go to an AAFES (the PX for the unwashed). Look for the black nylon BDU belt by Brigade Quartermaster sold there. I bought one at Hickam field 4 yrs ago and it is the best belt I have ever owned! No velcro, no D ring, about 1 3/4" wide, heavy duty nylon web with an A7A type buckle. Infinately adjustable and it only cost $5 (US)
http://www.actiongear.com/cgi-bin/tame.exe/agcatalog/level4s.tam?xax=27790&pagenumber%2Eptx=1&M5COPY%2Ectx=8446&M5%2Ectx=8446&M2%5FDESC%2Ectx=Belts%2C%20Buckles%2C%20Accessories&level3%2Ectx=results%2Etam&query%2Ectx=BDU%20belt&backto=%2Fagcatalog%2Fresults%2Etam
They are/were less expensive at the AAFES.
http://www.actiongear.com/cgi-bin/tame.exe/agcatalog/level4s.tam?xax=27790&pagenumber%2Eptx=1&M5COPY%2Ectx=8446&M5%2Ectx=8446&M2%5FDESC%2Ectx=Belts%2C%20Buckles%2C%20Accessories&level3%2Ectx=results%2Etam&query%2Ectx=BDU%20belt&backto=%2Fagcatalog%2Fresults%2Etam
They are/were less expensive at the AAFES.
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Just a tad off topic here Bern, but i had a quick question.
I will be in Norfolk at the naval base in May, do we need to fill out any special application form to shop at the AAFES or is it open to the public similiar to the CANNEX. I was just wondering, i thought i read somwhere that you had to be US service pers. or somthin.
thanks for your help.
oh and that is a sweet belt 5 bucks!
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I've never had a prob in uniform but we had to show our NATO travel orders to shop at the commissary in Hawaii. I think that was because the stock there is cost-offset by the US DOD. The commissary is where they buy their groceries and not related to the AAFES system (I think).
As for Clothing and such I have never been refused service.
Good luck.
ps. The US Navy is under a different system although very similar(NAVEX I think) and I had to show my ID at the one in Pearl Harbor but I was in civvies the time.
As for Clothing and such I have never been refused service.
Good luck.
ps. The US Navy is under a different system although very similar(NAVEX I think) and I had to show my ID at the one in Pearl Harbor but I was in civvies the time.
