Does anyone have a good use for the top strap with two velcro hook-side panels? Seems like overkill if just to secure top.
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Just offers another option depending on your use or installation. I have mine strapped to my SUV's back door panel, and the loop provides another point of retention.
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I think it serves to cover the zipper pulls to reduce the chance the pouch will open unintentionally. When I close the zippers, I park them at the top directly under that strap.
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I cut it off. I think it's purpose is to quickly close the thing without using the zipper but I could never make heads or tails of it.
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I wouldn't say this strap is overkill. It's all about convenience and comfort. Even someone with a point-and-shoot could use this strap if they're going to be doing a lot of shooting in a day. It just depends on your preference. I didn't like having my camera hanging around my neck with the standard strap; over time my neck and shoulders would start to ache and I found myself fumbling around when trying to get my camera up and ready quickly. With this sling style strap, I literally just reach my right hand down and it grabs the camera in the same position I will be holding it when I bring it up to shoot. Up to you, but at this price point, it may be worth getting even if you only use it occasionally.
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This thing is tall and wide. Don't think two velcro will do it. Best to secure the background with two light stands with clamps on each side or lean on something sturdy. The background is not heavy but is big.
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Hmmm I m not quite sure I understand, but I bought the metal "thinkKing" bag hooks and they are awesome. Under $15. Just Velcro attaches to bar and I m super happy! Great stroller too!
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I have been using it for at least 2 months. No problem with all 3 Velcro straps.
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Yes I do! Because of the velcro straps on both sides. I would just make sure to secure it snugly. You may also want them to make it without a hole for the tail if there is no tail at all.
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We took off the top hooks, un-threaded the whole strap, put the waist clip back on, re-threaded through the little sliding length adjuster. You will have some strap still dangling, because it is long, but it is working for us and way easier to load and unload our twins. They would hate being strapped down! This is on the 2009 version, but I think the straps are the same. Does this make any sense to you?
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Hi Henry. Personally, I decided to "rig" mine a little differently. The supplied straps help but the bag will sway from side to side. I bought black shoe lace and looped it inside the supplied buckles, under the seat and back to the other side. If you do it right, you cannot see anything unless someone is looking for it. Made a big difference when riding.
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The straps that hold the sides from flapping have broken in mine but are easily replaced with some cordage. I have had. I other quality issues. They hold up well. I have not made any attempt to add to the top of it but I don't see why you couldn't.
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I use mine with a strap with a 2 1/4 inch pad attached. It is a perfect fit. I agree with the response that it would probably fit but some of the fastening velcro will be visible. I think it be secure enough however.
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It matters little the exact size, it will be too small. It includes two velcro extension that are virtually useless. I went to a Home Depot ad found the perfect item, a fairly long velcro strap (the fabric part) with two hook ends. No twisting needed either, the hooks are on the proper side. I couldn't believe it, my shopping was over in five minutes. Also, the strap is about two or so inches (twice that of the anemic thing that comes with the unit. Just cut the strap in the middle to make two (cut across the width, not the length) and you are done, with probably lots of strap to spare.
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You can use the secure strap as it's designed for a certain height. You can use the stickies (which I never use I suppose). If you are a hard runner, I would be very careful with this approach.
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I didn't receive that velcro strap. I can't see what it would be used for anyway.
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Never tried it but if the bag was rotated to one side I think the two straps would hold secure but look a little strange. Good luck.
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I use the top tether latch as well as the normal latch. It just seems like I can feel a difference in the stability/secureness by also using the tether.
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Velcro straps on top holds tight to seat and velcro strap on side hold tight to seat post
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Good question. I think with the two straps it is designed for the front seat. I'm not sure how secure it would be if you just put the one strap behind the headrest without securing the second strap behind the seat.