Anonymous
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Hi,
I am replacing crampon straps with half inch tubular webbing.
Two D rings at one end of the strap and then the other end threaded through both D rings and back through the front outer D ring.
Question: It cannot be pulled tighter with any tension on the strap. I am doing something wrong. There are no closeup photos on the web for examples. I guess I will have to go to the nearest
Mountain shop and examine a their crampons up really close.
Can you help? Thanks very much. steven_thaw{at}yahoo.com
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justinadmin
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Part of the problem might be the texture and size of the webbing. D rings can be difficult that way. It should route through both rings and back through one (sure you figured that out already). From the factory they were probably sewn on one end, so make sure your straps aren't interfering with eachother in the D rings.
Hope that helps,
JL
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Anonymous
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Hi JL,
Thanks very much for your reply. Yes, I think the D rings were too small for the webbing. Too much friction due to the tight fit.
A thinner strap pulled through. I will try two larger D rings. Are non tubular (nylon) straps strong enough?
Should I use O rings? I thought that D rings were more stable.
Happy New Year! Best, Steve Thaw, Moraga, California
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justinadmin
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Usually non tubular webbing works better because it has texture that helps them hold adjustment better (opposite of the problem you were having). Tubular stuff is stronger, but we aren't exactly hanging a truck off of it, so strength won't make a difference for you. I don't think the shape of the rings really matters. Usually a D is selected because they are easier to sew into to a stiched loop.
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