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Axe Belts, I know nothing about these things, do you?
Now that I am thinking of moving from the right hand seat to the office where I will be ordering equipment, etc. one of the things that has come up is the need to purchase axe belts. Even our more remote stations like the idea of having both hand free instead of having to carry an axe. I've never used one, probably because it was something that only the truckee's used. Now if we are talking hazmat or fire prevention for chemical facilities, then I'm your favorite firefighter to know. But in the case of an Axe Belt, I have seen a leather one that has a leather belt and one that a salesman came in and demonstrated... It's a combo RIC / Axe Belt. Regardless, I don't know much about this topic and would appreciate any input you could provide.
Do you think that an axe belt should have both components?
What advice could you share in regard to what I should possibly order?
There's no sense in reinventing the wheel here. Your opinion and expertice are appreciated.
Mike Schlags, Fire Captain
Santa Barbara, CA
mschlags@yahoo.com
Here's the pictures I took of the prototype RIC Axe Belt:
Do you think that an axe belt should have both components?
What advice could you share in regard to what I should possibly order?
There's no sense in reinventing the wheel here. Your opinion and expertice are appreciated.
Mike Schlags, Fire Captain
Santa Barbara, CA
mschlags@yahoo.com
Here's the pictures I took of the prototype RIC Axe Belt:
Tags: axe-belt, rescue-rope, ric
Replies to This Discussion
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Permalink Reply by Captain Busy on -
yes I did and we are working through budget stuff as we speak... I'm sure you know what that consists of... thanks again! mike
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Permalink Reply by FyreCapt on -
Mike
Having Worked on a truck for a few yrs. I liked wearing the basic scabbard. Particulary if I am cutting on the roof or doing forcible entry, I dont have 50 extra lbs ontop of what I am already are wearing. I even wear it working on the engine. It is the the same one that L.A.city & County use. $40-50.00 at most firefighter shops.
Take care
Trkmant46
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Permalink Reply by Captain Busy on
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your reply mirrored what our younger truck guys want... gracias' buddy... tcss, mike
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Permalink Reply by rfdjumper on -
OK traditionalfireleather.com oh I'm sorry,is it RPetracca today.
thanks for the info and the plug.
Shady!
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Permalink Reply by Terry Collins on -
Shady,
Hey thanks for the link to www.traditionalfireleather.com I am checking out what they offer. I have talked with Jeff there a couple of times now. He seem to make a product comparable to what I have had, just a little more customizable.
Again thanks,
Terry
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Permalink Reply by Terry Collins on
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The belt you show seems good for a all around belt. I didnt need all that since our turnouts have built in harnesses. I went with a leather axe belt from boston leather. When I got it in the mail, it wasnt what I was expecting. I tried it out, but now that I have been looking around I have found ones that seem to be better.
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Permalink Reply by Christopher on -
Brother ill tell you this. I bought a leather truckmans belt cause I liked the idea of having a free hand. Every one made fun of me " Hey FDNY, were you going stepie" you know the typical in house fun, but I love my truckmans belt. The only down side to having it, is I now find my self just grabing my axe some times instead of just grabing the sling and irons. Luckily ive never been in the position were I forgot the haligan and needed it, but realy I would order a couple, pass them out to your crew chiefs and let them test them out. I love mine, some people don't like them. So before you make a huge order and dent the budget I would test a few with your crews.
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Permalink Reply by Chris C. on -
Fire Innovations I think is the BEST RIT, Axe, ladder Belt and now Bailout System. I have one and I love it. I talked my dad in to buying one and he loves his too. What sold me on it was, I was at a fire expo and me and sale man picked. up a guy weighting 300 pounds moved him about 10ft with ease. It is a GREAT Belt.
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