[RBW] Re: replacement for an Irish strap?

2015-06-03 Thread Montclair BobbyB
I just picked up a lot of 27 U.S. Postal Service bundle straps on eBay (36 in x 1 inch wide with spring clamps). A friend from the U.S.P.S. gave me one of these a few years ago and it's so well-made it's been my favorite... I've always wanted to find more. I will make available at least a

[RBW] Re: replacement for an Irish strap?

2015-06-03 Thread Ron Mc
there is an ebay vendor who has the black ones in choice of 4 different lengths, pair, for $6.24 shipped. search Coghlan's Arno Straps On Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at 8:39:54 AM UTC-5, Philip Kim wrote: Yeah these are nice. I believe REI has different lengths as well. On Monday, June 1, 2015

[RBW] Re: replacement for an Irish strap?

2015-06-03 Thread Philip Kim
Yeah these are nice. I believe REI has different lengths as well. On Monday, June 1, 2015 at 8:58:11 PM UTC-4, Bill Lindsay wrote: Arno strap it is! I'll decide if I can wait, or buy a couple from REI. Thanks! On Monday, June 1, 2015 at 4:46:36 PM UTC-7, john muhl wrote: I think Arno

[RBW] Re: replacement for an Irish strap?

2015-06-03 Thread Lynne Fitz
for the crafty-minded among you, spring buckles and webbing can be found here: http://www.strapworks.com/Spring_Buckle_p/sb.htm Some of the webbing is even non-solid-colored :-) I'd bite, but I already have a huge supply of upcycled bike helmet buckles waiting for projects. -- You received

[RBW] Re: replacement for an Irish strap?

2015-06-01 Thread john muhl
I think Arno straps are what you're looking for and probably readily available at your nearest REI. They're longer than the Riv Irish strap but the buckle and strap width are identical enough. http://www.rei.com/product/833518/coghlans-arno-straps On Monday, June 1, 2015 at 6:22:49 PM UTC-5,

[RBW] Re: replacement for an Irish strap?

2015-06-01 Thread Mark Reimer
Yup. Irish Straps are made by Arno. They are available everywhere. However, the very sweet striped pattern seems to be only available at Riv. I've looked all over when I was in your situation. In the end, I just waited till my next Riv order and bought a bunch of them. On Monday, June 1, 2015

[RBW] Re: replacement for an Irish strap?

2015-06-01 Thread Bill Lindsay
Arno strap it is! I'll decide if I can wait, or buy a couple from REI. Thanks! On Monday, June 1, 2015 at 4:46:36 PM UTC-7, john muhl wrote: I think Arno straps are what you're looking for and probably readily available at your nearest REI. They're longer than the Riv Irish strap but the