JWil Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 (edited) On 9/30/2018 at 10:11 AM, Pirate said: Is mounting hardware included? If not what did you use? No mounting hardware was included. I just used the leftover hardware that I had from the ELS forks and plates. Used 3 t-nuts and 3 bolts and its solid. Let me know if you need a few pics Edited October 1, 2018 by JWil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pardini Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 I bought this. 5.5" https://www.ratchetingbuckles.com/ratchet-buckles-ladder-straps/1-ratcheting-buckle-attached-to-extension-tab-rb1t-n-blacktanwhite-3/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stick Posted October 4, 2018 Share Posted October 4, 2018 On 8/24/2018 at 9:14 PM, JWil said: Here’s the parts we ordered: buckles Straps Thanks for the info. I just ordered two. one for my Safariland belt and one for my CRSpeed belt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Moore Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Thanks for the tip. The video was a help also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joesh00ts Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 (edited) So I know this is an old post but are people wearing an ELS belt backwards and cutting the belt to install the ratchet clip in the front? Or just using the ratchet over top of the buckle in the front? I have an ELS belt and not 100% what’s practical when running stages. *nevermind I just cut the belt after watching a bunch of videos and seeing what works for other people. Edited March 9, 2019 by joesh00ts To update post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balakay Posted August 4, 2019 Share Posted August 4, 2019 For those of you who have done this to a double alpha or CRspeed belt, what are you using to cut the belt? Are you doing anything to the rough end to prevent unraveling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clw42 Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 (edited) Last one I did, I used a brand new razor to cut the nylon portion of the belt. I scored where I wanted to cut, then when I bent the belt to separate the nylon (planned on cutting with a hacksaw), the plastic underneath snapped perfectly where I had scored it. Worked a charm. Then i melted the ends with a cheap soldering iron. Also used said cheap soldering iron to burn through my screw holes...also worked very well! This was on a Shooters Connection belt. First one I did, I just hack sawed and drilled...much messier, not nearly as clean as the scoring and soldering iron method. Edited August 5, 2019 by clw42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balakay Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 31 minutes ago, clw42 said: Last one I did, I used a brand new razor to cut the nylon portion of the belt. I scored all the way around the place that I wanted to cut, then when I bent the belt to separate the nylon (planned on cutting with a hacksaw), the plastic underneath snapped perfectly where I had scored it. Worked a charm. Then i melted the ends with a cheap soldering iron. Also used said cheap soldering iron to burn through my screw holes...also worked very well! Theis was on a Shooters Connection belt. First one I did, I just hacksawed and drilled...much messier, not nearly as clean as the scoring and soldering iron method. Thanks for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbrussell Posted August 5, 2019 Share Posted August 5, 2019 Probably not the most cost effective method, but I just ,ensured around my waist and got a shorter outer belt. I didn’t want any overlap. An added benefit is if I don’t like the ratchet system I can go back to the original belt. I bought a couple of different ratchet iterations from the same site, one with a pad installed. Still trying to find the time to assemble the whole system. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm31 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 I’ve seen a bunch of shooters using the ratchets on their belts. I have always been a little concerned about it pulling apart or breaking during a stage. Any issues with breakage? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Donald Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 2 hours ago, Malcolm31 said: I’ve seen a bunch of shooters using the ratchets on their belts. I have always been a little concerned about it pulling apart or breaking during a stage. Any issues with breakage? They are designed to hold snow boards on snow boarder's feet. Velco won't do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcolm31 Posted September 2, 2019 Share Posted September 2, 2019 3 hours ago, The Donald said: They are designed to hold snow boards on snow boarder's feet. Velco won't do that. Good point. I’ve seen the belts crack where the binding was attached.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
admcd Posted December 27, 2019 Share Posted December 27, 2019 Atlas Gunworks is selling a premade version of this idea. It's spendy ($100 for just the outer belt) but it seems to hold up and look pretty good. Thinking about just grabbing it and saving myself the work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pardini Posted January 3, 2020 Share Posted January 3, 2020 On 8/4/2019 at 10:02 AM, Balakay said: For those of you who have done this to a double alpha or CRspeed belt, what are you using to cut the belt? Are you doing anything to the rough end to prevent unraveling? Last two I did I cut the belt with a chop saw. 5 min two part epoxy on the ends to prevent the fray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valerko Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 On 8/23/2018 at 6:09 PM, SlvrDragon50 said: Carbon Arms. Or just go buy a snowboard binding ratchet and DIY it. Thanks , just ordered one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dwbsig Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 I took a old kitchen knife and heated it red hot with a propane torch worked very well ,after cutting you can work the edges and around the cut to tidy it up. For the holes I used the same method with a old Phillips screw driver. I made mine several months back and it still looking good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miggz55 Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 Any snowboard binding and strap will work just fine... generally you can get 2 for the price of 1 name brand belt solution. Choice of color and length are endless.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3gunNoob Posted December 28, 2022 Share Posted December 28, 2022 Hello All, Does anyone know where I can find a longer version of the T Strap part of ratchet kit. I need about 15 inches. Please HELP!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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