I asked /k/, but I figure you guys might also know.
I bought a riggers belt(Blackhawk) a while ago and saw the retention lanyard on sale for $20 so I figured "why not complete the set?". Question is, can I thread the retention lanyard through the weight supporting D ring like pic related, or will that fuck up the loop and wear it out making it no longer safe to use as a retention line? The suggestion is to put a carabinier between them, but I wouldn't want the carabinier rattling around if I were to ever use the thing.
NOTE: I doubt I'll ever use the thing in a life or death situation, but I figure with me dropping the cash, I should get it set up in a safe practical way.
Here's a pic of the dring on the belt
And the actual loops on the retention lanyard. I figure I might have to strain the loop to get it to slide through itself to connect it to the d ring.
It should be fine, just inspect it occasionally and don't leave it in the sun.
>>1090534
>I bought a riggers belt
>I doubt I'll ever use the thing in a life or death situation
Why did you buy a rigger's belt? Seems to me that a regular ol' nylon belt would be more appropriate.
I mean, I bought a rigger belt a while ago to live out my autistic Batman fantasies but I assumed I was just sperging - is it normal for people to buy shit like this without having a purpose planned for it?
>>1090772
>Hmmmm, I need a new /out/ belt.
>This one is certified as a life saving harness and costs $35. Also feels comfy, and other than this heavy stitched d-ring, is light.
>This one is just as comfortable, $5 cheaper, but is not rated to support 10x my weight and does not have a hard point to attach a carabinier. It is ALSO $35.
Seriously? You seriously have to ask why someone would opt for a more useful belt for the same price, when fashion isn't a relevant issue?
>>1090784
>$35 for non-rated nylon belt
That's fucking steep for a regular ol' nylon belt.
What your saying makes sense if the alternative was just $5 cheaper but we're talking ~$30 cheaper for a belt OP is unlikely to use as a life safety device.
I could see justifying it if he expects to frequently be high off the ground or in a building several stories high but fuck dude $30 fills my gas tank twice or buys me lunch for a week.
>$6.20
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001H3V6X4/ref=twister_dp_update?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1
>$8.00
https://www.walmart.com/ip/1-5-Airsoft-Tactical-Military-Nylon-Load-Bearing-Combat-Duty-Utility-Web-Belt/937760586
>>1090784
>This one costs $35
>This one is $5 cheaper. It is ALSO $35
do people not read what they write?
>>1090787
In Canada at Cabela's, the Blackhawk belt goes on sale for around $30. The cheapest pos nylon belt will still be around $12. Bison last ditch belt(which copies the riggers belt style, tho it's not rated for any climbing) is $25.
I own a few nylon belts. One is the Blackhawk riggers belt, one 5.11 one, and a few chink knockoffs of regular military ones. Blackhawk was easily the best value in the end for an /out/ belt. I like the bison for regular wear tho. Pic related.
>>1090913
>bison designs
Mah rigga.
>>1090913
>Cabela's
There's your problem. Stop buying from an overpriced dealer.
>>1090947
Are you in Canada? There's maybe half a dozen places that sell /out/ stuff. MEC is probably the best overall but they mostly have ultra lite stuff. For military like crap, it's pretty much just Cabela's and Canadian tire.
>>1091018
Are you online? Amazon ships to Canada via Borderlinx. How much would shipping cost you?
>>1090787
$35 is not expensive for something you use every single damn day. People spend that on a meal or an experience. That belt is going to last years and years.
>>1092092
I'm sorry, I just can't see the need for spending $35 on a nylon belt. I certainly regret buying mine since I never became Batman.
>>1092099
I paid an abuelito $30 to put a bunch of sick engravings on my harness tack leather belt.