Comments on: Rapid R-Strap Review

By: Ananda

Ananda — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 11:44:46 +0000

Logan – they now have a double strap specifically for 2 cameras.

By: Rich B

Rich B — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 02:11:30 +0000

Richard,

I am considering buying this as I’ve had neck surgery, cannot use a neck strap and am uncomfortable with a chest harness. Did you get the R-Strap and what has your experience been?

Thanks for the insight.

By: Logan

Logan — Sun, 01 Mar 2009 02:42:05 +0000

Eric – I use 2 cameras also. I plan on getting two of these and then attaching both strap together in the middle of my back. I tried it at WPPI with two straps and two cameras and I think it will work. Having them tied will keep them from falling off your shoulders ever. The camera themselves can be unhooked if you need to since the straps tied together will be like a backpack.

By: Geoff Penn

Geoff Penn — Thu, 13 Nov 2008 21:48:05 +0000

Mine arrived here in the UK yesterday. Last night I was shooting at our local pro soccer team (Brighton & Hove Albion), and I took the RapidR along.

The strap is awesome. I had a Canon 30D + 70-200mm f2.8 lens on the end, and I hardly knew I was wearing it, but when it was needed, it was THERE.

If you are thinking of getting one, don’t think any longer – just buy. You’ll not regret it!

By: Denis

Denis — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 18:09:56 +0000

Received mine today, feels and works pretty good. Just hope that clasp is strong and sturdy.

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By: Dudley Warner

Dudley Warner — Sat, 18 Oct 2008 01:11:45 +0000

Is it a problem to use this strap when you are using a battery grip? It seems like all the weight of the camera & lens is then pulling against the connection with the grip.

By: TimT

TimT — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 02:51:13 +0000

Scott Bourne over at TWIP didn’t have a good experience with the strap

http://twipphoto.com/archives/1210#comment-10288

By: perk

perk — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 21:30:16 +0000

I bought the strap also.I was looking for a long neck strap because all the one’s i found were to short I’ll 6′2 and tha camera always hit me in the middle of my chest I found ans adjustable one that lowered it to my waist and worked like this one but couldn’t take it off the camera. this one sounded great so I got one thanks for the tip Perk

By: jon clifton

jon clifton — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 12:56:05 +0000

Scott:

I noticed that the swivel snap on the RapidStrap looks just like the ones on my NaneauPro camera bag. I had two fracture at the swivel in two weeks — one on the hand strap and one on the shoulder strap. Luckily I was able to catch the bag before it hit the ground.

Since the NaneauPro service center is in Orlando I was able to stop by an pick up replacements and point out that I suspected that the swivel loop is compressed to lock the parts together and that is causing a stress fracture under heavy loads.

By: David

David — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 00:52:25 +0000

Brent. Post 17. I just tried it with a backpack on and found that the backpack straps did NOT interfere with the function of the R-Strap. Put the strap on first and then the Backpack. also see post 23

Les. Post 20. I agree on the vertical, uncomfortable but not unusable. A Hinged bracket may be better if it could be manufactured to the same strength.

Neal. Post 31. A split ring is a metal ring just like those you may have on a keychain. The ones that break nails when you try to separate the parts to get your key on it.

Dave. Post 44. Interesting challenge. Maybe Black Rapid are working on it?

Frank. Post 45. I understand your comment but bear in mind the strap is still attached to you. Unclipping it isnt a very speedy operation if that is what you are worried about. It also rests very close to your hand (thats the idea) so could be in constant touch with your fingers.

By: John T.

John T. — Tue, 14 Oct 2008 16:14:42 +0000

I’ve had mine for a few months now, and it’s best strap I’ve ever usedâ€”and I’ve used plenty.