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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2009 4:13:23 GMT
Anyone had any experiece with this or a similar windlass product? They're available here in New Zealand but I don't want to waste my hard-earned cashmoney on a flimsy piece of crap...if you catch my drift
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Post by septofclansinclair on Jun 5, 2009 4:55:39 GMT
I've got one. It does the trick alright, nothing fancy but looks and feels sturdy enough.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2009 7:02:08 GMT
Excellent, just what I wanted to know. Cheers mate +1 for the heads up
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Post by Deleted on Jun 5, 2009 7:20:58 GMT
I wore one for a few years...they work well enough, but, if you are wearing pouches, a dagger, etc...they are a beast to put on by yourself. This is one of those little things that you won't figure out until you own it. I prefer the single wrapped belts well enough now.
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2009 8:03:08 GMT
Would it make a good baldric
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Post by Deleted on Jun 6, 2009 10:44:06 GMT
It's too long to make a baldric out of, unless you cut it down a little bit. I've been carrying a sword for several years, to WMA and period events (like the faire/cons). Practically, I found that the double wrap was just too much trouble to deal with - as it always ends up needing repositioned and is a semprini to put on (as stated above). Of every belt I have ever owned (and I have tried probably 30 different belts and baldrics over the years) these are the two that I have found to be just perfect in every regard with not problems out of them whatsoever: For a belt, I prefer the Christian Fletcher Ranger Belt: www.christianfletcher.com/Christian_Fletcher/Sword_Belts/Pages/Ranger_Belt.htmlI use the Ranger Belt for single-handed swords with blades up to 32" long or so. Wearing it is dream, the sword just seems to float by your side with no tension at all and there is enough slack to sit down and fold the sword up into your lap while sitting. Plus, you can quickly adjust the angle of the sword hilt. The sword is also very easy to move out of the way with your hand to prevent hitting people in the shins/knees. For a baldric, I prefer this version from Darkwood Realms: cgi.ebay.com/Leather-Rapier-Carrier-Sword-Belt-Pirate-Baldric_W0QQitemZ180365108735QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item29fe9925ff&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12|66%3A2|39%3A1|72%3A1205|240%3A1318|301%3A0|293%3A1|294%3A50I have been using DR baldrics for about 8 years now. I love them. I prefer this baldric with blades over 32", hand-and-a-halves, and two handers - though I have used a modified DR baldric and had good results with a gladius before. The sword always hangs comfortably at your hip and does not slide on the shoulder or need repositioning. Additionally, you can easily take the sword off if you need to sit down. The truth of the matter is, you could use the MRL double wrap belt if you just wanted something cheap to keep the sword scabbard in, but, if you plan on wearing it frequently, I don't think you would like it. Take my advice as a friend, I came from that route years ago and ended up using what I use now. My selections cost a little more than the MRL belt, but they are substansially higher quality and made to last forever (and look good doing it). To be honest with you, had I bought the CF/DR stuff the first time instead of trying out 30 different sword belts/baldrics first, I would have actually saved a great deal of money. Of course, this is just my opinion. But I think in the end, you would be much, much happier and more comfortable! ;D
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