Black Rapid Home Made Tether Strap

taxboy · 31 Jul 2016

I'm sure I've seen this on here but my searches can't find it. I'm not inclined to pay what WEX are asking for the safety tether so wondered if anyone on here can please point me to what I need to make my own version

TIA

photogwannabe · 31 Jul 2016

I did exactly that. I used the original camera strap, a couple of o-rings, and some other bits and bobs from Home Depot. I also bought some paracord and googled paracord Mad Max bracelet. The paracord was used to tie the bits and bobs together. If I have some time I'll get a photo together to show you.

HoppyUK · 31 Jul 2016

taxboy said:
I'm sure I've seen this on here but my searches can't find it. I'm not inclined to pay what WEX are asking for the safety tether so wondered if anyone on here can please point me to what I need to make my own version

TIA

If you put 'black rapid safety tether' into google images, there are dozens of DIY examples.

photogwannabe · 31 Jul 2016

photogwannabe said:
I did exactly that. I used the original camera strap, a couple of o-rings, and some other bits and bobs from Home Depot. I also bought some paracord and googled paracord Mad Max bracelet. The paracord was used to tie the bits and bobs together. If I have some time I'll get a photo together to show you.

Here's what I did.

rob-nikon · 31 Jul 2016

I've seen the DIY solutions before and most seem to be an easy solution. I just watched the video on the Black Rapid website as I didn't know they did them. It's quite funny they advise to attach the tether to the normal clip. This is the part people are worried about the gate opening by accident or the two parts splitting apart. The only thing their idea protects is the screw attachment working loose.

HoppyUK said:
If you put 'black rapid safety tether' into google images, there are dozens of DIY examples.

That's the way to do it as you can see if it works for you for not.

rob-nikon · 31 Jul 2016

This may give you an idea of a simple solution.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Joby-JB013...t_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=TDKSCZX561HB6F01D774

sk66 · 31 Jul 2016

I've been making wrist straps/safety tethers from paracord and 150lb/68kg oval split rings or 66lb/30kg swivel snaps (the ring/snap is the "weak link"). The cost isn't very high if you buy in bulk, but you do need some specialized tools (fids) for splicing the paracord (double locking brummel splices).

But probably the cheapest/easiest way to make a nice one would be from a length of 3/8 nylon webbing and a couple of tri-glides.

snerkler · 31 Jul 2016

rob-nikon said:
This may give you an idea of a simple solution.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Joby-JB013...t_2?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=TDKSCZX561HB6F01D774

That's exactly what I used initially, but then changed the cord for a couple of optech quick release clips which meant removal of the strap wasn't such a PITA. Have since swapped to the peak design slide so no need for a tether now

taxboy · 1 Aug 2016

sk66 said:
I've been making wrist straps/safety tethers from paracord and 150lb/68kg oval split rings or 66lb/30kg swivel snaps (the ring/snap is the "weak link"). The cost isn't very high if you buy in bulk, but you do need some specialized tools (fids) for splicing the paracord (double locking brummel splices).

But probably the cheapest/easiest way to make a nice one would be from a length of 3/8 nylon webbing and a couple of tri-glides.

Wow that sounds like a complete hobby on its own [emoji3]