Opinions please...are shoulder straps a useful idea, or just another fashion accessory ?!!
Hands up all you strapping pipers out there !!
Boyd
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Shoulder straps ... for or against ?
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It very much depends on the measurements of the pipes and the physiognomy of the piper. While I've seen many pipers doing great without one, I would in no way be able to handle the regs without a shoulder strap (err...to be honest, they give me lots of trouble even with a strap). A half set is usually easily manageable without one.
Christian
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Any tips for making one?
[A friend uses what looks like a nylon sling...the sort of stuff I use for rock-climbing...I've seen a bit of rope used, and a long leather belt...and lots of folks don't use them at all...but I think I'll try one and see if it helps with the regs]
Thanks for any advice !!
Boyd.
[A friend uses what looks like a nylon sling...the sort of stuff I use for rock-climbing...I've seen a bit of rope used, and a long leather belt...and lots of folks don't use them at all...but I think I'll try one and see if it helps with the regs]
Thanks for any advice !!
Boyd.
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Many thanks to Patrick D'Arcy for having such awesome pictures on his website !
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Here are some other examples:
http://www.concentric.net/~pdarcy/peter ... ricard.jpg
http://www.concentric.net/~pdarcy/photos/wcss2000_4.jpg
Geoff Wooff,
http://www.concentric.net/~pdarcy/photos/wcss2000_8.jpg
Robbie Hannan
http://www.concentric.net/~pdarcy/photo ... bbie_h.jpg
Seán Óg Potts
http://www.concentric.net/~pdarcy/photos/sf2001_7.jpg
Many thanks to Patrick D'Arcy for having such awesome pictures on his website !
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Brian,
Most traditional full sets have the bass regulator reedcap extended across the drone stock and where it rests on your forearm in a cradled position. I think Gallagher does this fitting slightly different, where the extension isn't needed and the drones and regulators sit more level.
http://www.uilleann.com/images/stainless.jpg
I didn't see the extension in the picture. I'm sure after you get your pipes you'll decide if a strap is needed or not.
Boyd started this topic... and I agree with Christian that we all differ in physical size and not all pipes/bag configurations are the same... therefore not everyone finds this a problem. I know my drones like to slide toward my knee and I'm contemplating attaching the popping strap & drone support to the bellows waist belt... one day perhaps.
I'm thinking an adjustable nylon guitar strap could be fitted instead of a strip of leather. The nylon would probably be more comfortable.
Most traditional full sets have the bass regulator reedcap extended across the drone stock and where it rests on your forearm in a cradled position. I think Gallagher does this fitting slightly different, where the extension isn't needed and the drones and regulators sit more level.
http://www.uilleann.com/images/stainless.jpg
I didn't see the extension in the picture. I'm sure after you get your pipes you'll decide if a strap is needed or not.
Boyd started this topic... and I agree with Christian that we all differ in physical size and not all pipes/bag configurations are the same... therefore not everyone finds this a problem. I know my drones like to slide toward my knee and I'm contemplating attaching the popping strap & drone support to the bellows waist belt... one day perhaps.
I'm thinking an adjustable nylon guitar strap could be fitted instead of a strip of leather. The nylon would probably be more comfortable.