stormtrooper_build Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 which is better to use on the Armour.? (1) use webbing only or elastic only. or do you use both? (2) were to use and were not to use. thanks in advance guys....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YouCantBe Sidious[TK] Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 I only use elastic on parts that I want or don't mind flexing, like the shoulder bells strap that connects under your shoulder (armor) straps. Everywhere else I used webbing, because it keeps the connections from stretching. - Places like thighs, where I didn't want the thigh armor to bounce up and down like a yoyo when I walked... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mongoose[TK] Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 I used webbing everywhere, didn't want the elastic to stretch and things to move around. I tried using elastic to close my shins but then switched to velcro as it seemed to work better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Locitus[Admin] Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 The original suits used elastic for everything, and for good reason. As you move tension gets put on your strapping and instead of transferring that tension to your snaps or whatever, the elastic absorbs it. This minimizes the risk of snaps coming undone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkTrooper[TK] Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 The original suits used elastic for everything, and for good reason. As you move tension gets put on your strapping and instead of transferring that tension to your snaps or whatever, the elastic absorbs it. This minimizes the risk of snaps coming undone. Well said. Make total sense. I experienced this. The male snap on the right side of my ab piece is functional. I used webbing instead of elastic and after three troops in a new set of ABS armor have created a crack. The crack is repaired but I should switched out the webbing for elastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinSivertsen[501st] Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 Elastic for everything related to internal strapping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmian Posted October 9, 2012 Report Share Posted October 9, 2012 What Locitus said... Weaving for the arms is not a good idea, especially in the shoulders. The only place that might make sense is the connection from the belt to the thighs, if your thighs tend to fall. I Changed the weaving in part of my armor, and will change the rest soon. LFMM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Potty Meister Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 I was thinking about using webbing for the back pieces and for connecting the ab piece to the back and elastic for everything else. Sounds like using elastic everywhere is the better way to go...am I wrong? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Aloha[Admin] Posted October 10, 2012 Report Share Posted October 10, 2012 The original suits used elastic for everything, and for good reason. As you move tension gets put on your strapping and instead of transferring that tension to your snaps or whatever, the elastic absorbs it. This minimizes the risk of snaps coming undone. What he said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stormtrooper_build Posted October 12, 2012 Author Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 thanks guys.......elastic it is then. got some on the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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