SteadiHub
2004Vests forum

Replacing waist adjustment system on a IIIa vest using scuba belts and plastic buckles

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

What the thread found

  • Plastic buckle fasteners resembling trident shapes can be sourced from outdoor retailers, camping supply shops, and department stores.
  • Quality matters when selecting plastic buckles as cheaper versions become brittle and crack easily.
  • Fastex brand buckles are reliable, though generic equivalents from reputable suppliers work comparably well.
  • Small oval rings should be used alongside buckles to secure and prevent excess strapping from moving around.
  • The Ultra Vest uses ski-boot style latches as an alternative fastening system that provides improved comfort and security compared to standard velcro waist systems.

Depends on

  • The exact specifications for how to adapt scuba belts to a vest are not detailed.
  • No testing results are provided for whether this modification performs adequately under actual use conditions.
  • Durability depends on activity level and handling by crew on set.

Gear in this thread

Ultra Vestcatalog

Same gear or parts

  1. 2024Choosing between steadicam rigs, arms, and vests for beginnersGeneral Discussion
  2. 2024Choosing a back support vest to pair with a front-mounted Steadicam® rig for extended shooting: WK vest versus modular systems like xSpine.DisputedFacebookThe Steadicam Group
  3. 2022Pairing lightweight arms (Flyer, A-15, A-30, Zephyr) with heavy, rigid vests (Ultra, PRO, Exo) to reduce physical fatigue.FacebookThe Steadicam Group
  4. 2020Identification of an unbranded stabilizer vest with unusual socket block designVests
Read the original threadAsk about this threadThe answer cites the archive