Modifying chest and waist straps on a Steadicam Flyer vest for better fit and durability

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2007Vests forum

19 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.

The standard chest and waist straps on a Flyer vest can be too short for larger operators and may twist during use due to insufficient rigidity.
Repeated fastening and unfastening of waist straps can cause the material to curl at the corners and show signs of fatigue.
Flyer vests are available with extended straps as an option for operators who need a larger fit, referred to as Big Boy straps, for an additional charge.
A compact vest option exists for smaller operators that provides a snug fit without modification.

The discussion does not confirm whether ratchet buckles designed for other purposes are suitable replacements for the standard Flyer vest straps.
Specific pricing and availability details for extended strap options were not provided in the thread.
The curling strap issue described had not been commonly encountered by other users at the time of discussion.