D Rings

[Iestyn]

<font color='#000080'>My second hand mares BCD doesn't have any D-rings on it and I'm already running out of places to put things, a problem that will only get worse as I progress. Am unlikely to be able to afford to replace the bcd for a while so wondered where to buy D-rings and whether they'd be strong enough for heavy equipment (eg cylinders) if sewn on with a domestic sewing machine. Anyone else done this and what were the results?

Thanks. Iestyn.

[Digger]

<font color='#000080'>It can be done. Domestic sewing machine might be able to deal with the cordura, but to be honest you might be better off going to a specialist.

If you need more places for reels and SMBs you might want to consider pcokets on your suit? Can be more useful and be less of the old Xmas tree situation.

Hope this helps.

Digs.

[Dominic]

Sewing machines work fine for Cordura. Webbing, on the other hand, might be pushing your luck..

[Mary]

<font color='#F52887'>Find your local friendly rope shop or maybe a cobblers, they have the serious sewing machines needed

[Woz]

<font color='#000080'>Just got my weight harness repaired by the local cobbler who made a bloody good job of it and only charged me 2 quid. &nbsp;If you can find someone to do the same then you are onto a winner.
Stainless D rings dead cheap at www.marinestore.co.uk or even cheaper from CSB Marine, Birmingham (no website, sorry).