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Message: <blockquote data-quote="skene" data-source="post: 475271" data-attributes="member: 13155">I like the Black Rapid... it's comfortable, and just feel a bit more secure with the name vs the cheaper knock offs.  Not saying that one is any better than the other, however it is my personal preference.  I own the Sport, which has the additional catch that goes under arm for when you are moving around it is less likely to go travelling.  The weight is off the neck which is a huge advantage.  Just a word of caution, definitely get the tethering kit, so that in the event of the lock nut loosening on you, the camera would not drop onto the floor.  With an expensive heavy lens, that could be a catastrophic fail. When shooting with a 70-200, I keep the lock nut on the lens, and tether holding onto the camera.</blockquote>