Bag Strap Length?

Castor Dioscuri · Post by **Castor Dioscuri** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 12:40 am

Considering that there's a choice between 65" and 71" for bag straps, I was wondering what length someone 5'10 should get?

Jaredraptor · Post by **Jaredraptor** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 12:47 am

Hm........actually, I'd like to know as well. I'm 5'10 too. It's probably better to get a 65" strap. 71" seems more like a size for taller people.

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 12:48 am

you should be ok with a 65" strap imo.

Chewbacca Jones · Post by **Chewbacca Jones** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 1:14 am

The 71" is best for tall folks and the horizontally well-endowed (like myself). I'm not very tall, but my belly makes up for it.

Jaredraptor · Post by **Jaredraptor** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 1:17 am

Chewbacca Jones wrote:The 71" is best for tall folks and the horizontally well-endowed (like myself). I'm not very tall, but my belly makes up for it.

Well, which works best for a person who is 5'10 and wears 36' waisted pants?

(sorry if it seems like I'm hijacking this thread. It's just something I've wanted to know too)

Kt Templar · Post by **Kt Templar** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 1:27 am

If you are about that height and are really in doubt and it doesn't cost any more, get the longer strap.

It's really easy to shorten the strap if too long, just cut/trim and make a new hole for the post screw/chicago screw.

Puppetboy · Post by **Puppetboy** » Fri Jul 13, 2007 1:21 pm

65" unless you're a lot taller than Ford. They ARE adjustable. Unless you superglue the buckle to your chest, it's going to move all the time anyway as the bag shifts around, so don't drive yourself too crazy.

Castor Dioscuri · Post by **Castor Dioscuri** » Sat Jul 14, 2007 10:40 am

I'm assuming then that the 6'1 Ford wore a 65" as well?

Thanks all, I'm pretty confident in the 65" strap now, and just went ahead and placed an order for two NH straps (one in both leathers)! Will have to put up pics once I've attached them to the MkVII (which is on its way as well!)

GeordieIndy · Post by **GeordieIndy** » Fri Aug 10, 2007 12:21 pm

Hi,

Just wanted to drop in and talk about bag strap length. I've just received my Indy Magnoli strap, very nice... They come in one size of 72" and Magnoli said they were easy to alter if required. I'm 5'11" and tried the strap at 72" but after a bit playing about decided to cut it down to exactly 65", and it is perfect at that length for me!!!!

Cheers,

GeordieIndy

Indiana G · Post by **Indiana G** » Fri Aug 10, 2007 1:29 pm

one size??? indy, is that all you stock now? i got your 65" strap a couple of months back and it fits perfect.

Post by **Tennessee Smith** » Fri Aug 10, 2007 1:37 pm

Well, which works best for a person who is 5'10 and wears 36' waisted pants?

(sorry if it seems like I'm hijacking this thread. It's just something I've wanted to know too)

That's my dimensions as well. I bought the 71" and it fits perfectly. The buckle is right where I want it to be.

Hope that helps.

Castor Dioscuri · Post by **Castor Dioscuri** » Fri Aug 10, 2007 1:44 pm

Just to throw in my two cents, I'm 5'10, with a 32" waist, and the fit of a 65" strap is perfect.

Post by **Tennessee Smith** » Fri Aug 10, 2007 2:15 pm

Trust me, when you get to the 36" mark the top section gets a lot thicker also.

Swindiana · Post by **Swindiana** » Fri Aug 10, 2007 2:46 pm

If the price is the same anyway, my advice would be to order the longer one and cut it down if needed.

I'm 6'4" and needed a longer one than 72"...

Also, people of equal hight might have different sized torsos (length and width), so if you're really picky on centering the buckle it would be a good idea to create a "dummy strap" and see how long you actually need it to be.

Just an advice from one who made a couple of straps himself.

Regards,
Swindiana

Castor Dioscuri · Post by **Castor Dioscuri** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 1:41 am

Erin Jones wrote:Trust me, when you get to the 36" mark the top section gets a lot thicker also.

"If" I get there... "If"...

Not that I ever will, mind you!

Post by **Tennessee Smith** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 9:21 am

Castor Dioscuri wrote:
Erin Jones wrote:Trust me, when you get to the 36" mark the top section gets a lot thicker also.
"If" I get there... "If"... Not that I ever will, mind you!

Keep your fingers crossed!!!!!

Ico · Post by **Ico** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 12:55 pm

I think it the length also depends on how high you want the bag to be at your side... Just my two cents.

RobbyT43 · Post by **RobbyT43** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 1:21 pm

Ico wrote:I think it the length also depends on how high you want the bag to be at your side... Just my two cents.

I agree...I think most people like theirs at the hip. But remember you can always adjust a longer length but you can't make a short one longer

-Robby

Ico · Post by **Ico** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 4:44 pm

RobbyT43 wrote:... But remember you can always adjust a longer length but you can't make a short one longer
-Robby

Sure. I would most probably oder the longer version, too.

RobbyT43 wrote:I think most people like theirs at the hip.

Maybe some like to carry the bag looow under the butt...

Post by **Tennessee Smith** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 4:51 pm

Maybe some like to carry the bag looow under the butt...

Or maybe, you can buy a 71" and let a little person play jump rope with it while the bag is attached.

That way the bag gets distressed and the little person gets some exercise. It's a win, win situation!!!!!

Dostacos · Post by **Dostacos** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 6:04 pm

Chewbacca Jones wrote:The 71" is best for tall folks and the horizontally well-endowed (like myself). I'm not very tall, but my belly makes up for it.

that is VERTICALLY challenged or like me morbidly UNDERTALL

Swindiana · Post by **Swindiana** » Sat Aug 11, 2007 6:40 pm

It's a topic discussed before and I think everyone got their message across on this.

Let us know in General Gear when it arrives, Castor.

Locking.

Regards,
Swindiana