Redux & Co. Workshop
Time to upgrade the ballistic game.
VOTE NOW:
9 Ballistic Features.
Upgraded Ballistic Strap Development
You asked for upgraded ballistic x titanium straps + more colors —
So vote now and let’s make this happen.
Thank you for your requests to revisit our ballistic nylon strap! We’ve heard a lot of great responses to the original. Look forward to developing version 2 with you.
It’s hard to believe our original strap designs have equipped adventures out in the field for a couple years now. And I know how difficult it is to find nylon straps equipped with titanium hardware, let alone purpose-built hardware.
Suggestions have included a softer nylon weave, to a simplified single pass, and more colors. So, I’ve worked with our strap and titanium hardware makers to figure out the best new features we can bring into the COURG crew development in three areas:
- Hardware
- Build
- Finish
*** QUICK NOTE BEFORE WE GET STARTED: Please only vote if you’re serious about sticking with us through development and ordering because we’re going to get price quotes and determine minimum order quantities based on what we hear from you. Thank you! ***
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HARDWARE
STRAP BUILD
4. Strap type(s)? *
Many of you have asked for a single pass ballistic strap with our titanium hardware. But while we’re at it … we could also order some 2-piece and G10 / NATO straps. We’d also plan to shorten the G10 straps because we heard the tails were too long for many of you.
When heat bonded the applied heat will bond the material to itself, or with a thin TPU layer. The benefit of a heat bond is a cleaner aesthetic, less hardware, and it's also a cheaper method. The main drawback to this method is that it can sometimes create a kind of stiffer feel where the material melts slightly.
The benefit of a traditional stitch construction is a mechanical intervention that ensures a secure build. The stitch would also enable the integration of full titanium hardware loops, and a texture contrast.
6. Strap Colors? *
STRAP FINISH
Do we want the stitches to contrast with different colors from the strap itself?
Or should we go with a cleaner aesthetic where the thread matches the strap?
The development and production timeline will be highly compressed on this project. We’ve already gone ahead and reserved production capability with manufacturers to avoid any production hiccups.
NEED TO KNOW.
Strap dimensions?
These straps are precision laser cut to produce an exact cut that also immediately seals the edge and eliminates frays.
All straps: 20mm wide x 1.5mm thick
Single pass: 245 mm | 9.6 in.
G10/NATO: 275 mm | 10.8 in.
2-piece Buckle Side: 45 mm | 1.8 in. and Tail side: 170 mm | 6.7 in.
Are those 2-piece strap dimensions correct?
Yes, those are exactly the right specs. The design moves the titanium hardware to the outside of the wrist for improved comfort. And well, for titanium visibility, because who wants to hide their hardware on the bottom of their wrist? The excess nylon strap can be tucked right back underneath the loop closest to the watch case!
Wait, what is ballistic nylon anyway?
DuPont originally designed ballistic nylon during World War 2 to provide lightweight defense for pilots’ and airmen flak jackets to protect against metal shards or debris from inbound munitions. The researchers developed an exceptionally tight weave, typically basket pattern in 2×2. The thread pattern produces durable construction and limited stretch in all directions.
What’s the timeline like?
ETA one month from our order. We’ll ship directly from the U.S. and from Hong Kong, so transit times to specific international destinations will vary. If we get some solid votes in within 2 weeks, we’re committed delivery by October.
How much will these cost?
We estimate the cost will be roughly $30 a strap including the titanium hardware. That said, we won’t know exact cost until we select all our customizations and also see what our quantities are like. So hurry up and vote!
