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    Senior Member sir_n0thing's Avatar
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    Alternate source of O-rings

    Seems pretty much every thread here regarding strap and cinch-buckle suspension system use the SMC rings... has anyone else found or used another source for the rings?
    I like ordering as much as possible from a single source. Save shipping charges, etc. I was going to order some polypro strap from strapworks.com, and noticed they sell O-rings, though they offer no specs on them... strength, weight, etc.
    http://www.strapworks.com/ProductDet...roductCode=MOR. I have no idea if these would work or not.
    They offer D-rings that are rated to 5K pounds, but I'm guessing the cinch-buckle system relies on the O shape of the rings to work properly?

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    I used those until I could get the SMC rings. They are relatively heavy, plated steel. I got mine from the local hardware store. I was using 1-1/4". Tried 1" with narrower muletape webbing and they started to deform.

    The SMC rings are aluminum and 1-1/2", but much lighter and stronger.

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    does size matter ?

    I have seen another brand "omega" rappeling ring at the local REI. I was there for the SMC brand but they were out (and not planning to get any in anytime soon) I could not compare them side by side but from what I've seen in pictures, the "omega" rings looked quite a bit thicker. I wasn't sure how they would grab the strap, and they cost an extra $1.30 each, so I decided to hold off for a while.

    has anyone tried these ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by sir_n0thing View Post
    Seems pretty much every thread here regarding strap and cinch-buckle suspension system use the SMC rings... has anyone else found or used another source for the rings?
    I like ordering as much as possible from a single source. Save shipping charges, etc. I was going to order some polypro strap from strapworks.com, and noticed they sell O-rings, though they offer no specs on them... strength, weight, etc.
    http://www.strapworks.com/ProductDet...roductCode=MOR. I have no idea if these would work or not.
    They offer D-rings that are rated to 5K pounds, but I'm guessing the cinch-buckle system relies on the O shape of the rings to work properly?

    n0thing
    I don't think I'd trust those. They look kinda flimsy and aren't weight-rated. Better to invest a few extra bucks and be safe than sorry, IMO.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Slopes View Post
    I have seen another brand "omega" rappeling ring at the local REI. I was there for the SMC brand but they were out (and not planning to get any in anytime soon) I could not compare them side by side but from what I've seen in pictures, the "omega" rings looked quite a bit thicker. I wasn't sure how they would grab the strap, and they cost an extra $1.30 each, so I decided to hold off for a while.

    has anyone tried these ?

    Slopes
    I have the Omega rings and they hold fine using 1" poly from strapworks.

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    Cool SMC "O" rings

    I'm waiting for mine as we speak. I ordered from SummitHut

    http://www.summithut.com/products/descending-ring/

    Quite excited to start using them.
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    FYI, I called strapworks for more info after a D-ring failed (sorry Hangin' Burrito). They were very nice but said that as most of their 'stuff' comes from over seas, where a weight rating is not required, they could not offer solid answers.
    Last edited by Running Feather; 09-07-2009 at 07:09. Reason: Grammar
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    the omega rings are a little heavier if your concerned about weight. you can order the smc rings from the rei web site and have them shipped to the store and they wont charge shipping.

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    Thanks Opie . . . good to know.

    Great Idea Taz, Thanks!

    I liked the Omega ones because they looked cool (nice and thick, neat color, almost pewter . . . and the laser etched "Omega") But if there is a weight And cost penalty then I might just have to think about it . . .

    function over form . . .

    Slopes

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    I've been hanging with these SlingRings

    They are intended for baby slings but work great for me at over 200 lbs.

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