Figure 8 Straps

[gtl]

My old cheap Harbinger straps are tearing

I've had a pair of Ironmind Sew Easy that I don't like

I thought I'd try some figure 8 straps after reading up on them / watching some videos

I've bought 2 junk pairs that must have been made for SHWs deadlifting on an axle bar (aka they are way too big)

Pioneer's are $37 shipped, but I really didn't want to spend that much.. especially now that I'm already $25 in the hole

Spud Inc's are $21 shipped

Any other options out there?

[damufunman]

Any preference for cotton or nylon? Cinch style over straight loop?

[Les]

I bought the giants brand figure 8 straps. They work well for pulling on bars, but you are limited to that (no supine gut pulls or dumbells).

[Cody]

I really didn't want to spend that much.. especially now that I'm already $25 in the hole

That's called a "sunk cost fallacy".

If you spent $100 twice on cheap barbells, then someone told you to buy the Rogue OPB, but then you said "I don't want to spend that much because I'm already out $200", that doesn't somehow make spending less money able to procure you a better option.

I have no opinion on figure 8 straps.

[gtl]

Any preference for cotton or nylon? Cinch style over straight loop?

I'd prefer cotton.. my Ironmind are nylon and they are too slick.

Straight loop I think?

[gtl]

I bought the giants brand figure 8 straps. They work well for pulling on bars, but you are limited to that (no supine gut pulls or dumbells).

Dang. Those are $30, too. I may be SOL here.

[gtl]

That's called a "sunk cost fallacy".

If you spent $100 twice on cheap barbells, then someone told you to buy the Rogue OPB, but then you said "I don't want to spend that much because I'm already out $200", that doesn't somehow make spending less money able to procure you a better option.

I have no opinion on figure 8 straps.

I'm just saying that I'm not going to spend $30 on a pair of wrist straps. If that means no figure 8, then I'll go buy another pair of $7 cheap cotton wrist straps.. especially at this point.

[damufunman]

Any preference for cotton or nylon? Cinch style over straight loop?

I'd prefer cotton.. my Ironmind are nylon and they are too slick.

Straight loop I think?

Check this out, might help the slickness of the Ironminds.

[OCG]

Yeah Iromminds are much nicer once they break in.

[michael]

How many times have you used your Iron Minds? They're about as good as straps get once they're broken in.

[gtl]

I just don't like the style and they were hard to use. You suppose breaking them in would change that?

[OCG]

Depends what you didn't like about them. They get more grippy with wear and a bit of scuffing, and once they're worn enough they curl up they're a lot easier to put on.

[gtl]

Depends what you didn't like about them. They get more grippy with wear and a bit of scuffing, and once they're worn enough they curl up they're a lot easier to put on.

I just think they are hard to put on and setup. Grip doesn't feel as solid as the traditional strap styles.

[damufunman]

Depends what you didn't like about them. They get more grippy with wear and a bit of scuffing, and once they're worn enough they curl up they're a lot easier to put on.

I just think they are hard to put on and setup. Grip doesn't feel as solid as the traditional strap styles.

I think that style is supposed to be slightly less secure, so that they can be released easier/quicker for snatching and dropping the bar from the top of pulls because Olympic weightlifters don't like lowering the bar from the hip, apparently.

[Cody]

Depends what you didn't like about them. They get more grippy with wear and a bit of scuffing, and once they're worn enough they curl up they're a lot easier to put on.

I just think they are hard to put on and setup. Grip doesn't feel as solid as the traditional strap styles.

I think that style is supposed to be slightly less secure, so that they can be released easier/quicker for snatching and dropping the bar from the top of pulls because Olympic weightlifters don't like lowering the bar from the hip, apparently.

I mean I've pulled 600+ with them oodles of times. I find them both easier and quicker to use than lasso style straps and equally secure.