slapstrap, anyone use(d) it?

[Lebowsky]

hey guys,

while searching for the ultimate comfortable strap, I came across the slapstrap:

http://www.slapring.com/en/productinfo/slapstrap/index.php
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does any of you use it? how would you compare it to other straps, like the comfort strap for example, which seems to be the one getting the most love around here?

 

[StarscreamG1]

They look cool enough. But wow they are expensive!!!!

I have a 4.5 inch padded black Levys bass strap for my T40 and it seems to work out pretty good. Actually every Levy strap I have totally rocks (I have 4 of em)! Not sure what you need a heavy duty strap for but you might want to look at Levys stuff. Some of them aren't cheap but they are cheaper then the ones on that site. ^_^

 

[Tony G]

Haha, the pictures on the website are great....I guess if "sex sells"...

 

[Bass Boy]

Haha, the pictures on the website are great....I guess if "sex sells"...

I'm feeling the need to buy one of these...

 

[rockambo]

I'd slap it! I meant the bass ...

 

[StarscreamG1]

...Actually the 'model' with the strap annoyed me...hey Im a girl, I don't get into THAT.....now if it was some hot guy modeling them, that can work LOL

 

[RickenBoogie]

I use GetmGetm straps, available at GC. They're essentially a 2-layered strap, 2" nylon webbing and various fabric/leather outsides. Outstanding straps, thin, but comfy, and substantial feeling.

 

[krazyduck]

infinitely adjustable length from minimal 32 inches to maximal 63 inches in one step in only 5 seconds by hook and loop; patented

lol! since when is a difference if 31" infinite?!??! by velcro!!!!

 

[neptoon]

well...you count how many different lengths are available between 32" and 63"...if someone prefers their strap to be 42.165498468468733545784387867646876846468784" long, then maybe this is their strap

 

[TBalls]

Anyone check out the Slapring section of the site?

"Looks extraordinary and noble!
Available in different weightinesses...
...This enables you to get cracking with thunder."

Classic.

 

[SMASH]

Here's a great German strap that costs less and doesn't use velcro :

Will cost you about half as much including shipping to North America (it's about 30 Euro to Canada, likely similar cost to the US) - [Invalid or Expired Link Removed]

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[Baryonyx]

Looks like quite a nice strap, but I always find the £10 Planet Waves straps I use are good enough, and thankfully they go nice and short so I can wear my bass up high!

 

[ggunn]

hey guys,

while searching for the ultimate comfortable strap, I came across the slapstrap:

http://www.slapring.com/en/productinfo/slapstrap/index.php
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does any of you use it? how would you compare it to other straps, like the comfort strap for example, which seems to be the one getting the most love around here?

I am NOT paying $150 for a strap. No way.

 

[73jbass]

The ergonomic straps from Levy's and really comfortable,and a hell of a lot cheaper.Their 4.5" garment leather strap is pretty nice too.

 

[BassBob185]

Best strap is Comfort Strapp

 

[Lebowsky]

I am NOT paying $150 for a strap. No way.

well after paying 3-4 times 40$ for straps I don't like, I wouldn't mind paying 150$ if it's comfortable

The ergonomic straps from Levy's and really comfortable,and a hell of a lot cheaper.Their 4.5" garment leather strap is pretty nice too.

I tried some Levy's here, but didn't like any :/ might not have been some special models though

 

[poomwah]

that sounds like exactly what I need for my T-40... where did you get it???

They look cool enough. But wow they are expensive!!!!

I have a 4.5 inch padded black Levys bass strap for my T40 and it seems to work out pretty good. Actually every Levy strap I have totally rocks (I have 4 of em)! Not sure what you need a heavy duty strap for but you might want to look at Levys stuff. Some of them aren't cheap but they are cheaper then the ones on that site. ^_^

 

[Lebowsky]

hmm ok after looking around I guess I can try a 30$ comfort strapp.. shame on you people if doesn't work!

 

[Jonki]

I got 3 slapstraps, 2 of the widest ones and 1 of the older type, they are expensive, but the quality and comfort is great!
I highly recommend them!

 

[synaesthesia]

I got mine when they came out years ago and they were I think half the price of what he wants for them now. BTW, I saw Stanley Clarke with RTF 2 weeks ago in London, and he was using one on his main stage Alembic.

I am amazed that there are no similar designs out there. It is an infinitely adjustable system and adjusts perfectly in seconds, as opposed to threading loops etc and approximating the amount of 'strap hang' you need.