FIVE Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 I redid the way my shoulder straps are on my TD. They are now separate from my chest and back plate and have a strap that my pouch clips on to so it is no longer attached to my pack. Contrary to what I say in the video, I also attached the biceps to the shoulder bells as well. It made it all much easier to put on and take off... saves a step basically. You can watch the video here... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolf Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 Another nice way to add the shoulder pouch, i like it. I might try it out as well my friend. TD hug from here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zon Posted June 28, 2010 Share Posted June 28, 2010 I've been trying new ways to hold the shoulders and biceps up. That was one of the ideas I tried out but the shoulders kept creeping back on me. How do you keep the shoulder bells from pulling backward? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIVE Posted June 28, 2010 Author Share Posted June 28, 2010 I've been trying new ways to hold the shoulders and biceps up. That was one of the ideas I tried out but the shoulders kept creeping back on me. How do you keep the shoulder bells from pulling backward?Admittedly I've not trooped like this yet... but it seems having the biceps connected to the shoulder bells helps a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 I bet it also helps put the pack on as well in terms of sequence, no more unsnapping and snapping the bells to the shoulder straps. Just put your armor on like: 1) Should bells/biceps 2) Pack 3) Slide on Chest/back The quick release for the pouch is a fantastic idea. Can't tell you how many times rivets and snaps (poppers) have come undone, or slid down. Great job!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIVE Posted June 29, 2010 Author Share Posted June 29, 2010 Thanks man... yeah, I'm excited about it. Seems I can suit up faster. Though I do, shoulders, front/back, then pack. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD0923 Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iconoclasta_88 Posted June 29, 2010 Share Posted June 29, 2010 Nice!! I think this is very similar to how the original straps worked on ANH... Isn't it? Cool system Nol! Let us know how it works in actual troops. Saludos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ground pounder Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 Nol, Just wondering how this has worked out for you. I will be working on my shoulders this weekend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordonator Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 I attach my biceps to the shoulder bells as well. With velcro. As Boss said, it's easier to put on and take off. I'm looking for new easier ways to wear my pouch. And I must say I am inspired after looking at the video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FIVE Posted July 17, 2010 Author Share Posted July 17, 2010 Nol, Just wondering how this has worked out for you. I will be working on my shoulders this weekend. I only did one short outing with them so far, but they worked great so far!!! And yes, Gordon, it's an awesome way to do the pouch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troopermaster Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 I think this is very similar to how the original straps worked on ANH... Isn't it? No. The shoulder bells are attached to the elastic shoulder strap (chest to back connector). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 No. The shoulder bells are attached to the elastic shoulder strap (chest to back connector). thats how i did mine.....so cool to see all the different ideas though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD2802 Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 I know not everyone is a fan of velcro but that's what connects my bells to my shoulder straps going on 5 years without a hitch. Basically all I did was cut to shape some fuzzy-sided to fit under my shoulder straps. I then cut some of the hook-sided and attached it to the nylon strap running from each bell. Each strap simply just attaches under the shoulder strap with the fuzzy with enough room for adjustments. To attach my shoulder pouch, I fashioned a loop out of some leather scrap I had lying around and attached it the back of the pouch with snaps. The loop goes around my left shoulder bell strap to which I E6000'd a 2" black hips shim to keep the weight of the pouch from kinking it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyBoy Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 I know not everyone is a fan of velcro but that's what connects my bells to my shoulder straps going on 5 years without a hitch. Basically all I did was cut to shape some fuzzy-sided to fit under my shoulder straps. I then cut some of the hook-sided and attached it to the nylon strap running from each bell. Each strap simply just attaches under the shoulder strap with the fuzzy with enough room for adjustments. To attach my shoulder pouch, I fashioned a loop out of some leather scrap I had lying around and attached it the back of the pouch with snaps. The loop goes around my left shoulder bell strap to which I E6000'd a 2" black hips shim to keep the weight of the pouch from kinking it. my Gree is actually set up that way. my Grunt Clone might use that method as well....fast and easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daetrin Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 I know not everyone is a fan of velcro but that's what connects my bells to my shoulder straps going on 5 years without a hitch. Basically all I did was cut to shape some fuzzy-sided to fit under my shoulder straps. I then cut some of the hook-sided and attached it to the nylon strap running from each bell. Each strap simply just attaches under the shoulder strap with the fuzzy with enough room for adjustments. To attach my shoulder pouch, I fashioned a loop out of some leather scrap I had lying around and attached it the back of the pouch with snaps. The loop goes around my left shoulder bell strap to which I E6000'd a 2" black hips shim to keep the weight of the pouch from kinking it. I can vouch for Brian's set-up. I have to say while it's not fancy, it has as he indicates been working flawlessly for 5 years now, and Brian has been regularly trooping that whole time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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