Trouser belt

[haggis]

After seeing this thread on here, I ordered a windlass belt from Tony for my husband and it has just arrived (Christmas and New year intervened :-) I am absolutely delighted with it and I am sure the skipper will be too, when I present it to him. No more sticking a cold windlass over his shoulder inside his shirt!

[TeeELL]

Excellent Haggis,

I am really pleased you like it.

[Big John]

Two belts safely received - and are they impressive! Yes! Many thanks Tony

[TeeELL]

John, you are most welcome.

I've a mind to send some 'business cards' to you to hand out to anyone interested in the accessory belt, would you be prepared to do do that? Haggis would you also consider doing the same?

 

Regards

 

Tony

[Tiller Slave]

Just a small point-

 

The amount of stuff you want dangling from your belt creates a safety hazard to you when manovering around the boat/ climbing on locks etc.

 

Less is more!!

 

A basic belt is a good idea but most STUFF is safer on the boat or in a buttoned up pocket of a boiler suit/ coat in cool weather or trousers/ light weight gillet in summer.

 

As for walkie talkies and narrowboats dont get me started!!!

 

Almost always coupled with gardening gloves, hats with braid and lots of boat pennants in my experience!

[TeeELL]

It's OK Tiller Slave - remember everyone has their own ideas and a secure holster holding the windlass means 2 hands free when negotiating the lock ladder. When there are no locks you don't wear the belt - easy. As for the other bits - well, if the conservation key is in its holder and the windlass in it's holster when you put on the belt as you approach the locks then you don't end up having to return to the boat for the conservation key 'cos BW have modified the mechanism since your last visit - but, each to his/her own. For myself, I find them very useful and so does my partner Mo.

[Big John]

It's OK Tiller Slave - remember everyone has their own ideas and a secure holster holding the windlass means 2 hands free when negotiating the lock ladder. When there are no locks you don't wear the belt - easy. As for the other bits - well, if the conservation key is in its holder and the windlass in it's holster when you put on the belt as you approach the locks then you don't end up having to return to the boat for the conservation key 'cos BW have modified the mechanism since your last visit - but, each to his/her own. For myself, I find them very useful and so does my partner Mo.

Very well put Tony. You took the words out of my mouth. BTW we do have a Cornish (St.Piran's) Ensign, but no pennants - not sure what that means ;-)

 

And yes, we'd be pleased to have some cards.

[TeeELL]

Some info about PMR holsters has been placed in the 'Boaters Accessory Belt' thread in Sales and Wanted.

[David Schweizer]

It's OK Tiller Slave - remember everyone has their own ideas and a secure holster holding the windlass means 2 hands free when negotiating the lock ladder. When there are no locks you don't wear the belt - easy. As for the other bits - well, if the conservation key is in its holder and the windlass in it's holster when you put on the belt as you approach the locks then you don't end up having to return to the boat for the conservation key 'cos BW have modified the mechanism since your last visit - but, each to his/her own. For myself, I find them very useful and so does my partner Mo.

I am sure that your belts are very nice, and good luck to those who choose to use them, but personally I will continue to carry my windlass where working boatmen used to carry them - handle over my left shoulder and under my jacket. This has the added advantage in the winter that the handle is kept warm and does not freeze onto your hands in sub zero temperatures.

Edited February 19, 2007 by David Schweizer

[Jon]

My only concern would be if that you fell in (particularly in deep water) is it a quick release mechanism to get it off?

 

I like the idea of having one certainly for windlass/anti-vandal key. Not sure about radio, when I go boating I'm trying to get away from anything that reminds me of work!

 

Jon

[TeeELL]

John,

the belt and holsters are insignificant in weight as is the BW 'water conservation' key when in its holster. The windlass can be readily removed from its holster if required - probably more easily than were it to be tucked in a belt loop. As to the PMR holster - just a response to 'market needs' - they are a bu&&er to make!!

[Anon]

The other place to try for a windlass Holster and / or belts is my web site at www.nbanon.netfirms.com ,I've been making them for about ten years now. The style is different as it stops the windlass flopping about and scratching the paint of the side of your boat. Hope this might help a few of you out.[/size]

[Spencer]

Hi All

 

I did a search for this item first, but it seems that nobody else has talked about these before, then I saw this thread, so I figured here would be a good place to tag onto.

 

Does anyone know where I can get hold of a padded belt which protects the lower back when working the locks? I am sure I saw one for sale at Crick last year but no amount of creative internet searching has yielded anything.

 

Ta

 

Spencer

[Bullfrog]

Does anyone know where I can get hold of a padded belt which protects the lower back when working the locks?

 

What about a weight-lifters belt from a Gymnasium supplies type shop?

 

David

[BlueStringPudding]

Does anyone know where I can get hold of a padded belt which protects the lower back when working the locks? I am sure I saw one for sale at Crick last year but no amount of creative internet searching has yielded anything.

 

 

Costume bint to the rescue! Back Supports

 

[Yar Well]

I have put together a prototype PMR radio pouch:

 

 

I need to reduce some of the dimensions a little as the radio is a loose fit and I think an elastic strap with Pop closure would be a good idea. Any suggestions on alternative ways to produce this would be appreciated as it is very difficult to make.

 

 

Hi Tony

 

How about a sprung clip of some kind this will enable quick release whilst still keeping the PMR secure ( See Image)

 

Tom B

 

Yar Well ( It's just a thought)

[TeeELL]

Spencer,

I too recall seeing lower back protectors - if I recall correctly made from black 'ballistic nylon' type material enclosing a foam pad and designed to be worn from a belt (such as one of my 'Boater's Accessory Belts'). I may have picked up a brochure at the Saul Junction 'do' last year, I'll see if I can find it, although I'm in the process of moving and I'm not at all sure which box to search through.

[Spencer]

Thanks Tony and Costume Bint, I did think about weightlifter belts or medical supports, but I vividly recall staring at these smart little devices that Tony describes before walking back out into the rain in Crick.

 

If you find the leaflet Tony that would be smart or if anyone else knows what we are talking about and has the details.....

 

Ta

 

Spencer

[Guest st170dw]

These types of lower back support were used for bikers. With the increase in age of those who can afford a bike I suspect they are more prevalent!

[Sligoman]

On 19/12/2006 at 19:11, TeeELL said:

Tomsk,

you might baulk at the prices but you need to bare in mind that each item is hand made - there are no automatic devices involved - and they are quite time consuming.

For Forum members I will pair the prices back to:

£15. 00 for the belt

£4. 00 for each 'Holster'

So a 'full rig' comes to £27

 

I've not come up with a design for the PMR walki-talki's or mobile phone yet though.

Most Radios  come with a belt clip anyway

 

On 19/12/2006 at 19:11, TeeELL said:

Tomsk,

you might baulk at the prices but you need to bare in mind that each item is hand made - there are no automatic devices involved - and they are quite time consuming.

For Forum members I will pair the prices back to:

£15. 00 for the belt

£4. 00 for each 'Holster'

So a 'full rig' comes to £27

 

I've not come up with a design for the PMR walki-talki's or mobile phone yet though.

 

This is based upon the cost of the leather stock I presently hold.

On 19/12/2006 at 19:11, TeeELL said:

 

This is based upon the cost of the leather stock I presently hold.

 

[Alan de Enfield]

14 minutes ago, Sligoman said:

Most Radios  come with a belt clip anyway

 

 

 

And 14 years later we get a response ...............................

[MtB]

Must be a record for the oldest thread dug up by a new poster! 

[TeeELL]

I stopped making these years ago and was astonished to receive notification of a post!

[MtB]

14 minutes ago, TeeELL said:

I stopped making these years ago and was astonished to receive notification of a post!

 

Mebbe you should start again, given this overwhelming demand! 

[Mad Harold]

You really don't want a lot of stuff hanging from your belt especially when crossing lock gates and climbing lock ladders.

If you are a rather frugal Yorkshireman (like me) use a length of thinish rope and make a loop for holding the windlass and simply tie it around your gut.