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Noise Ultra2 Vest produces scratching and squeaking sounds during use
16 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- Squeaking from ratchet straps can be reduced by applying dry silicone spray lubricant
- Velcro pads that have been removed and reattached may eliminate noise issues
- Noise originating from where the socket block base attaches to the vest can potentially be addressed by loosening the attachment plate, applying teflon lubricant, and retightening
- Teflon oil applied to metal-to-plastic contact points where ratchet straps meet plastic strips may not provide lasting relief
- Dry teflon spray on ratchet strap contact points showed temporary improvement but noise recurred over time
Depends on
- Solutions provided are based on individual experiences and results may vary
- Dry silicone spray and teflon spray showed only temporary effectiveness in some cases
- The exact source of noise can be difficult to identify and may require testing multiple locations on the vest
- No permanent solution was definitively confirmed across all reported cases