WARNING SPIDER HOLSTER USERS!!!!!!!!

I guess I'll be sticking to my BlackRapid Coupler...

I thought Black Rapid had their own problems with defective clips?

Sledhed wrote in post #9847644
I got a message from them the other day on my FB page saying that the adapter for the TT belt will be available in the next week or so. I have been waiting for this before I buy one.

Michael (Franko) give me a call when you get yours, I'll come over and check it out plus I'll bring you your off shoe cord.

Chris, do you have one or have you ordered it?

OT - my wife saw you at soccer and was really impressed with your work

Lyndon Chen wrote in post #9848070
I thought Black Rapid had their own problems with defective clips?

yep, that why i still dont have a solution to carrying my camera with my back problems.

I was thinking of now going with the spider holster or the cotton carrier but felt like the cotton carrier might add strain to my back. Now with this report i fear i may have to wait to hear what the designer is saying or if more reports pop up

Franko515 wrote in post #9849756
yep, that why i still dont have a solution to carrying my camera with my back problems.

You don't want to offset the weight to one side of the spine even on the hip. That will cause problems.

You need to build up the back muscles and hamstring muscles to help protect the sensitive area. It will take time.

Lyndon Chen wrote in post #9848070
I thought Black Rapid had their own problems with defective clips?

Haven't they fixed this with the R2 coupler, or is there still problem with the new design ?

http://www.blackrapid.​com/product/hardware/f​astenr/

For now I'm back to a strap. I'll be looking into the Black Rapid/California Sunbounce solution next.

Franko515 wrote in post #9849733
Chris, do you have one or have you ordered it?

OT - my wife saw you at soccer and was really impressed with your work

I haven't yet Michael, I'm waiting for the TT belt adapter to come out first. I use the harness on my TT belt, that might be an option for you.

Tell the Mrs. thank you. I'll give you the files of your daughter, I don't charge friends.

blackhawk wrote in post #9849949
You don't want to offset the weight to one side of the spine even on the hip. That will cause problems.

You need to build up the back muscles and hamstring muscles to help protect the sensitive area. It will take time.

I dont think the weight of a 5D and 70-200 would cause me to walk sideways (like I need a V8)

Placing the weight lower on my body would in fact make my quads and hams kick in to support the weight, lessing the strain on my back. No matter what the solution my back will have to help some (you use the back muscles for damn near everything).

If you know of a better option Im all ear though

My pain level is a constant 4/5 now and I fear this is the best i am gonna feel, so I need any help I can get.

sorry for the OT post, I think Im gonna start a new thread for my back problems and solutions or suggestions on switching up some of my gear.

Sledhed wrote in post #9850652
I haven't yet Michael, I'm waiting for the TT belt adapter to come out first. I use the harness on my TT belt, that might be an option for you.

Tell the Mrs. thank you. I'll give you the files of your daughter, I don't charge friends.

Thanks Chris!!!!

Hello all,
I apologize for not chiming in sooner (due to work).

Thank you Mark for your experiences and comments.

Shai (president of Spider) has contacted me earlier this morning to discuss my issues that I have experienced. My conversation fell short due to my workload. Even though I promised to speak to him later in the evening he called me once again before my workday.

I called him tonight and we had a lengthy conversation. Shai has expressed sincere concern and I am amazed how serious they are in this matter.

I am no spokesperson for spider but Shai has told me that purchasers of his product will get notified of this incident (week or so???). He has said out of 2500 units sold only 2 belts have had "unbuckling" mishaps. Shai would like every "user" to inspect the current buckle. At this moment they are already working on a new buckle for their belts to assure 100% full confidence.

I hope I did not appear to cast a shadow on Spider Holster. Spider has reacted to my email/thread with great speed. I just URGE others to inspect their current buckle and Spider will do the right thing. They will contact all that have purchased their system. My impression is that Shai is a sincere person that takes great pride in his products.

In the meantime Shai would urge his customers to stop using the belt if there is a concern of unbuckling. I know I will use his clip system with my leather belt. I anticipate a new buckle aproximately a month (according to Shai).

My enthusiasm for the spider holster is still in my good books. The laws a probability got me this time its not often you see and innovative company that is willing to listen to their customers. I'm still sick to my stomach about the crack in my camera body. Spider is at least working to make things right.

good to hear

Awesome, thanks Alan.

BrandyJackson wrote in post #9836986
I've been thinking of getting a Spyder holster. Do you like them aside from the buckle flaw?

Yes, the car looks very nice but it catches on fire everytime I turn the ignition key.

Well, aside from that, how do like the car?

Bearmann wrote in post #9855072
Yes, the car looks very nice but it catches on fire everytime I turn the ignition key.

Well, aside from that, how do like the car?

I think Alan has a bad buckle. Mine does not open like his. It's an unfortunate situation for Alan to be sure, but if this was a widespread problem I'm sure we'd be hearing from more users.