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<blockquote data-quote="RockyNH_RIP" data-source="post: 139217" data-attributes="member: 10784">There has been a lot of chatter recently on straps, Bosstrap, Cotten, Black Rapid and others...&nbsp; &nbsp; One item of contention was using the tripod socket which I had an aversion too.&nbsp;&nbsp; I went with a Black Rapid and the Bos Tail from BosStrap based on recomends of many here at Nikonites.My only concern, the metal ring of the tail ...&nbsp; many said no issue...&nbsp; &nbsp; I was still concerned.&nbsp;&nbsp; When I put it all together, the tail and the strap do hit my Grip (not the camera).&nbsp;&nbsp; Not bad..&nbsp; but I wanted to fix it...&nbsp; so here is what I did..Original pieces (stock photos)Bos Tail with its metal ring[ATTACH]33284[/ATTACH]&nbsp;&nbsp; [ATTACH]33282[/ATTACH]This is the adjoining piece (metal) from the Black Rapid[ATTACH]33283[/ATTACH]I searched around, played with heat shrink tube to no avail.&nbsp;&nbsp; Finally I found a product at Home Depot (I got it at my local True Value Hardware)&nbsp; Here is what I did.....Left is all the pieces, right is the Rubber Spray.&nbsp; It was like $8 at True Value[ATTACH]33285[/ATTACH]&nbsp;&nbsp; [ATTACH]33286[/ATTACH]I then masked off the parts and sprayed them.&nbsp; It took several coats, best to keeo it thin coats for best results.The Caribiner clip and lock on the BR was masked, I sprayed from there, around the loop and back to the main bar.On the Bos Tail, teh ring rotates within the nylon so I masked off the fabric, sprayed exposed metal, then rotated the ring so that the masked section was visible and sprayed it up to the same level.[ATTACH]33287[/ATTACH]&nbsp;&nbsp; [ATTACH]33288[/ATTACH]This is the assembled product.&nbsp;&nbsp; How long will it last??&nbsp;&nbsp; I do not know but the rubber is &quot;rubber&quot; and on good.&nbsp; If it does wear, I have plenty more in the can![ATTACH]33289[/ATTACH]Anyhow, thats what I did...&nbsp;&nbsp; if anyone else can use the info, glad that I posted to share..&nbsp;&nbsp; If not, I was not doing anything right now anyway!! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite11" alt=":rolleyes:" title="Roll eyes&nbsp; &nbsp; :rolleyes:" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":rolleyes:" />have a great night and maybe you can use the stuff somewhere else...Pat in NH</blockquote>

[QUOTE="RockyNH_RIP, post: 139217, member: 10784"] There has been a lot of chatter recently on straps, Bosstrap, Cotten, Black Rapid and others... One item of contention was using the tripod socket which I had an aversion too. I went with a Black Rapid and the Bos Tail from BosStrap based on recomends of many here at Nikonites. My only concern, the metal ring of the tail ... many said no issue... I was still concerned. When I put it all together, the tail and the strap do hit my Grip (not the camera). Not bad.. but I wanted to fix it... so here is what I did.. Original pieces (stock photos) Bos Tail with its metal ring [ATTACH=CONFIG]33284._xfImport[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]33282._xfImport[/ATTACH] This is the adjoining piece (metal) from the Black Rapid [ATTACH=CONFIG]33283._xfImport[/ATTACH] I searched around, played with heat shrink tube to no avail. Finally I found a product at Home Depot (I got it at my local True Value Hardware) Here is what I did..... Left is all the pieces, right is the Rubber Spray. It was like $8 at True Value [ATTACH=CONFIG]33285._xfImport[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]33286._xfImport[/ATTACH] I then masked off the parts and sprayed them. It took several coats, best to keeo it thin coats for best results. The Caribiner clip and lock on the BR was masked, I sprayed from there, around the loop and back to the main bar. On the Bos Tail, teh ring rotates within the nylon so I masked off the fabric, sprayed exposed metal, then rotated the ring so that the masked section was visible and sprayed it up to the same level. [ATTACH=CONFIG]33287._xfImport[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=CONFIG]33288._xfImport[/ATTACH] This is the assembled product. How long will it last?? I do not know but the rubber is "rubber" and on good. If it does wear, I have plenty more in the can! [ATTACH=CONFIG]33289._xfImport[/ATTACH] Anyhow, thats what I did... if anyone else can use the info, glad that I posted to share.. If not, I was not doing anything right now anyway!! :rolleyes: have a great night and maybe you can use the stuff somewhere else... Pat in NH [/QUOTE]

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