Belts and Velcro

[boomshakra[TK]]

So, I have been thinking about the best way to secure my belt in position. I didn't have much luck using the search function, so forgive me if this has been covered previously!

 

My thoughts (or understanding) is that the belt itself secures around the waist by velcro in the back, and the clips from the TD go over the overlapped (velcroed) part in the back. The belt covers the gap between the kidney and butt place, and holds the butt and ab (or cut cod, if the case may be) together. To keep it in place (and support the weight of the holster), it is my understanding that troopers use some velcro on the abs to keep it in position in the front. What I was thinking for keeping the belt in position is a strip of velcro along the top of the buttplate. This way if you bend over, the belt stays in place and allows the kidney to move upwards (secured by the elastic underneath). Is that the best way to do it, or is there another (vetted) placement of the belt/use of velcro?

 

Thanks for any input! My armor delivery is still a ways off, but I am wanting to have a good idea of how the various parts will all go together ahead of time.

[Arnie_DK[TK]]

The belt is attached to the front of the abdomen by two snaps. It does not need the velcro on the back, and it dont overlap and cover the gap between kidney and butt. It stays on the kidney plate, althoug it almost follows the bottom line(aprox half an inch above)

 

Here is how I did mine, but look at the screen grabs for the real deal.

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Edited January 18, 2022 by gmrhodes13
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[boomshakra[TK]]

Doh! Looking at pictures would have answered my question...might have to go for a 3rd cup of coffee this morning...

 

Thanks!

[Arnie_DK[TK]]

Just remeber to look at screen grabs for reference. You cant guarantee that just because the picture is in a build thread its accurate

[NastyNoah[TK]]

I use Velcro in the front with my belt to secure it, others use snaps its just your preference.

[Locitus[Admin]]

Two snaps in the front works great (and is screen accurate)

[boomshakra[TK]]

Thanks, Locitus - I don't suppose you have a picture of snap placement handy? If not, I'm sure I have seen one somewhere on these boards & will track it down...

[Locitus[Admin]]

Yeah, look here. There's another one on the other side of ab not shown in this angle.

 

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Edited January 18, 2022 by gmrhodes13
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[boomshakra[TK]]

Thanks!

 

(of course I will always think of Jar-Jar now when you reply to my posts... )

[Locitus[Admin]]

No problem!