Rogue Safety Strap Alternatives

[ncsuLuke]

I have a RML-490 with safety straps and I am tired of how long they are and how much they droop. When I look at Brandon Campbell's RM-3's straps they are more straight across and don't droop that much which would be easier to setup properly. I don't know why mine seem so much longer proportionally but it makes it hard to get the perfect spacing.

Since I have the brackets already are there any straps I can buy that are slightly shorter? I have a feeling this is a shot in the dark but if anyone knows you guys would.

[Aspenextreme03]

Call Rogue to ask first if you have not

I have a RML-490 with safety straps and I am tired of how long they are and how much they droop. When I look at Brandon Campbell's RM-3's straps they are more straight across and don't droop that much which would be easier to setup properly. I don't know why mine seem so much longer proportionally but it makes it hard to get the perfect spacing.

Since I have the brackets already are there any straps I can buy that are slightly shorter? I have a feeling this is a shot in the dark but if anyone knows you guys would.

[BiGx5MurF]

These might work

https://customtiedowns.com/search.ph...x=0&submit.y=0

[ncsuLuke]

Call Rogue to ask first if you have not

I did, they said that's the correct length and left it at that

[rpark]

It would be time consuming for an amateur..... but couldn't you just pay a seamstress to remove the stitching and re-sow them a little shorter? Not sure what it would cost, but I can't imagine it'd be much.

[Murser]

It would be time consuming for an amateur..... but couldn't you just pay a seamstress to remove the stitching and re-sow them a little shorter? Not sure what it would cost, but I can't imagine it'd be much.

A cobbler has more heavy duty equipment and supplies.

[ncsuLuke]

It would be time consuming for an amateur..... but couldn't you just pay a seamstress to remove the stitching and re-sow them a little shorter? Not sure what it would cost, but I can't imagine it'd be much.

For something I am trusting my life to I'd prefer everything to come from a place that makes them specifically for lifting purposes. It's a minor inconvenience as is so unless there's a good alternative out there I'll just stick with what I got.

[radrd]

I did, they said that's the correct length and left it at that

Did you ask if there were shorter straps you could purchase? They may have thought you were trying to get a free replacement for a defect.

[rpark]

For something I am trusting my life to I'd prefer everything to come from a place that makes them specifically for lifting purposes. It's a minor inconvenience as is so unless there's a good alternative out there I'll just stick with what I got.

I understand, I've got a buddy that's a (local to me) union sew dude and he makes seats and other heavy duty stuff on the side. I'm sure there are people capable of sewing those locally for you. Could also look for a local Rigging supply company, a supplier of straps and such for construction..... they can usually custom size nylon straps for you.

[ncsuLuke]

Did you ask if there were shorter straps you could purchase? They may have thought you were trying to get a free replacement for a defect.

They have them for the 30" racks but that would be too short. In fact, the straps for the 30" racks have the lack of slack that I want in my straps.

[Recidivst]

Determine the length needed and see if stock sizes will work for you KBC tools -sling

[radrd]

They have them for the 30" racks but that would be too short. In fact, the straps for the 30" racks have the lack of slack that I want in my straps.

Vulcan Strength has them for their 3x3 36" slim fit rack and could sell you just the straps. I can say from experience they are well sewn and I'd trust the straps. I would not trust that ordering from their customer service will go well. I'd call because email is hit or miss at best. I also wouldn't recommend the brackets they use to attach the straps. But the straps themselves are solid.

[thejosef]

They have them for the 30" racks but that would be too short. In fact, the straps for the 30" racks have the lack of slack that I want in my straps.

Weird how they screwed this up so much on the bigger racks. Yeah I have the 30" RM-3 rack and straps and they're perfect.

[sera310]

IIRC that guy did some sort of hack to his straps to get the degree of slack he wanted, I'll see if I can find it

EDIT: Never mind, he says there's not too much slack, in fact maybe not enough; he changed how they adjust on the rack. I'll leave this post up in case anybody is interested in that mod.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H3SEUoQ2Aik

[BiGx5MurF]

I sorta felt my Titan straps had a bit too much slack as well. So I also went looking for something.

I ended up getting these https://liftsupply.com/collections/g...b-sling-type-3

They're only a couple inches shorter than the Titan ones. But they did take out a little slack, and they definitely feel nicer in quality. I like the color contrast as well, looks like Spud Inc gear. Delivery took just over 2 weeks.

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[ncsuLuke]

I sorta felt my Titan straps had a bit too much slack as well. So I also went looking for something.

I ended up getting these https://liftsupply.com/collections/g...b-sling-type-3

They're only a couple inches shorter than the Titan ones. But they did take out a little slack, and they definitely feel nicer in quality. I like the color contrast as well, looks like Spud Inc gear. Delivery took just over 2 weeks.

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I did contact Spud about theirs and unfortunately they do not sell the straps alone so you have to buy the brackets too. They did say they hope to offer them as a standalone product in the future so I'll probably wait for those. Right now I have my straps set in a good position, I would just rather be able to adjust them with less slack.

[BiGx5MurF]

I used the new straps last night, and the reduction in slack was just enough that both ends stay within the westside spacing now when benching. Whereas before I needed one side 1 hole above the westside spacing.