Unbox: Most durable leather to make Lasso Link camera strap

[@smashallpots1428]

i could see how you could tweak this design to make guitar straps you had always said you wouldnt really wanna just make a basic guitar stap but this could be really cool design for one

[@hndrwn]

This is very true

[@RyTrapp0]

Need to rig up a 'pick holder' that could hook into it, maybe just a simple spring steel clip with small hooks at the opening to contain a small stack of picks. As an idea. So many simple little things you could do with this design, and without the need to modify the strap itself with extra holes, cut it to length, anything like that.

[@smashallpots1428]

Personally I would make it wider and offer and make an add on that is a tapered width kit to add an even wider section for the shoulder area especially for bass players love me those 3 inch wide straps for bass

[@Atlas_B170]

This is one of the coolest and best designed things I have ever seen, no exaggeration. Can't wait to see how the long march of iteration plays out and what kinds of applications and attachments that can be used with this. The stitchless/rivetless construction and ability to expand/modify on the fly with no tools opens up so much potential for different uses and modularity

[@mikejulien2330]

Not a big photography guy, but think that would make a really awesome belt design too. Could have different center pieces to get the right adjustment under 2 inches, then just add or remove links as you gain/loose weight. Bet it would be super comfortable. And any of those add ons you spoke about could be interchangeable between the 2 products. Would totally buy if you adapted it for that!

[@HappyshireFarms]

My husband gave me one for Christmas to use as a purse strap. I love it!!!! I bought a leather Berliner bag and went a bit overboard buying like 12-15 fabric straps on Amazon. Now they will be spending most of their time in my closet…because I love this strap!!! Great design and very comfortable. Highly recommend!!

[@flecjl]

I didn’t know you made that ring! Right on, that way a cool project.

[@RyTrapp0]

Ayy, don't worry about describing the cheesy woo woo parts of the process - you have the self-awareness to know that it isn't about the writing on the shower door and such, but rather that's just a means to an end. Love hearing about how you got from point A to point B, from nothing to something, listening to others describe their creative process(preferably without heaps of ego & self-adulation - you're good Weston, lol don't change!) really juices up my creativity. Causes me to change perspectives on some ideas I have in the works, see what other discoveries/solutions I can stumble into by just changing the 'angle' or 'path' I'm approaching ideas with. So I'm digging the RA2 & RBuilds videos(especially the longer format stuff like this), there's some really good content in here for your fellow creative types. I don't need one for a camera, but I definitely am interested in getting one of these to use for... well, something. Pretty much anything an accessory strap can be used for, except with more style, the awesome modular functionality, and of course LEATHER. Camera strap is just the starting point, this is a pretty versatile little design! Also, @LarryChenPhoto could probably use one/a few of these, give them some durability testing during Baja, King of the Hammers, and the rest of his gnarly shoots... just throwing it out there LOL

[@Mosesybanez]

Can't wait for my strap to come in the mail hopefully Monday or tuesday

[@danielosborne3056]

You also do a self assemble or a pick a mix pack. For people want to make their own or make it out of different leathers.

[@skunkape8326]

Camera strap cool. Want it. But more importantly....new DRIFTER!? Did i miss something? I even signed up for the emails, lol.

[@chinatownboy3368]

Darn Weston! I'm sold..... I don't even own a camera. Will this work for a shotgun?

[@lcc8394]

should work but it's only 40" and most sling are 48" so you'll need to order two plus swivels an such....i had same thoughts

[@a.k.9681]

Ordered one in dark brown. Just waiting for it to ship.

[@mvpbass]

I think I can easily say we all appreciate what you do, your modesty, your passion for product and your long term design process instead of throwing some random thing together for a quick cash grab. You are selling things that you yourself would use and you appreciate our feedback. Best of luck with this! Looks amazing! SO glad I discovered this channel fairly recently. Boot porn at its finest lol.

[@gqfiend]

Was so excited for drifter2. Now I need to be sold. It's very possible!

[@calholli]

You should offer "Pressed" designs.. Just like you press your name in the center link.. Maybe you could press in some flowers on every other panel.. or whatever else. Offering customizable pressed designs would bring in more buyers for sure.

[@FaheemRashid]

Lens mount!!!! Add a way to hold an extra lens on the strap! For example make a pouch that can hold rear lens caps. That way People cam use there own rear lens cap to lock in and add a lens to the strap. Bigger lens will need some more support, but it would be perfect for small lens

[@F0XD1E]

There's a lot of unfortunate negativity in these comments but I think it's a great design.

[@IzeckHempseed]

This would be a cool design as a Guitar Strap too a little beefed up maybe!!

[@lcc8394]

gotta make a gun sling version of this....just need to to be around 48" ......40" is just a little to tight for my riffle....include swivels in the pack

[@Chadconnolly17]

Definitely something that you would need a laser machine for the prototype. Can I make it? Yes, but imagine hand cutting each individual piece. That being said could it be sent not put together so we can bevel and wax?

[@EverydayBronco-dh8hs]

I ordered a black one and I'm not even a camera person. Perhaps I'll use it with my binocular?

[@ljames43230]

What is the load capacity of the strap. I want to use it in a Pentax 67 that is 5 lbs.

[@jsnklsr5639]

love it. and with the right connection, I can use it on longer bike rides, while its more comfortable to wear

[@WhistleLad]

Cool video, cool product. Good on ya bro 👍🏼

[@flearhcp]

What happens when the leather gets exposed to sweat over months of use. Does the sweat stink the leather?

[@tonytomato100]

Can you do a quick release buckle set up? It looks beautiful and I was going to get one for my brother but he really likes a quick release to take off even faster than a belt buckle set up

[@a.k.9681]

The strap is great. I wish the neck nape leather pad was wider. Or a add on sold to widen the strap. Under heavy load with a telephoto lens the entire strap can become uncomfortable with heavier setups.

[@taejaskudva2543]

So I decided to pick up two of these as gifts. The one for my partner is most likely going to end up being used as a purse strap. Her current strap is ~50in. Your product page says the lasso link strap is ~40in. ”fully assembled" but also that 16 links come assembled and there are 8 more loose. Does that ~40in. measurement mean for the 16 assembled links, or does "fully assembled" also include using the 8 extra links? Is it possible to purchase more links?

[@taejaskudva2543]

To anybody else wondering, I got an email back, 40" uses all 24 links, they are not currently selling extra links but are now aware there is interest.

[@StevOPelO]

Already ordered mine in light brown to match my wallet!

[@F0XD1E]

How much to buy the toilet strap?

[@DrTittieSprinkles]

I'll start the bidding at $20

[@Trapperx89]

My buddy lost the QR code that came in the package. Is the video that came with the package unlisted? Can't find any other videos on how to care/condition the link. My buddy mentioned it's losing a lot of fibers and he's afraid they land in the workings of his camera.

[@Stealther]

Do you know if the strap ends will fit thru a peak design anchor point so I can quickly use it with all my cameras?

[@luigimax1426]

You should make a gun strap based on this same design

[@siphodeus02]

Ever consider making a shoulder holster for concealed carry?

[@wompa70]

I have an EOS Rebel XT from like 2006 that is begging for a new strap.

[@dannychen677]

Seriously did you came up with the idea. Check out Rock N Roll Strap. I had their strap since a year ago.

[@hndrwn]

Edit: it turns out there is company makin such strap earlier. I am impressed with your design. My fear is people will simply copy and sell their own version of your idea 😢

[@EverydayBronco-dh8hs]

Let them copy it. The quality if the leather is what sets this thing apart. I ordered one and don't even use a camera. I like the idea and will probably is it for my binocular.

[@dannychen677]

Who is copying who. Check out Rock n Roll Strap. I have their strap for almost 2 years now. Same concept

[@hndrwn]

@@dannychen677 WOW. Accounting on their specification and creative straps, they clearly come first. Our guy needs to explain and clarify whether he knows this first or not

[@TortelettYT]

camera wrist strap next!

[@SaddleLight]

Need to translate this design into a guitar strap ASAP. I’d assume the guitar market is as big or bigger than the camera market.

[@calholli]

What do you do with all those scrap "strings" that you show in the video? Surely you don't throw all that away.. I would want all that leather cordage if you're just going to trash it.

[@Mosesybanez]

Brooooo I'm tired of waiting im so excited to get this I even paid for 2day expedited or whatever and it's been like 4 or so days and I'm losing my mind and my camera is sad waiting for this damn strap to get here lol.

[@Mosesybanez]

It's been 6 ***

[@BogdanDulgheru]

What is the weight of strap vs Fuji camera?...or vs Nikon DSLR? .... If the strap is more than 200 grams it's junk compare to the camera weight. To me is a belt ... without be a belt.

[@Dylan-zm3ht]

You should collab with zack again. Maybe you can make him a leather box cutter holder sleeve and sell it $$$$$

[@1979augistine]

Sweet better buy a camera

[@linosman]

A fraction

[@Winston_Smith_84]

Covid hit in 2020 dude. Not 2019.

[@TheElegantPelican]

I’m pretty sure it was getting started late 2019 but it didn’t really hit until 2020

[@mightyjoeyoung404]

I'm gonna be honest dude. You taking 4 years to make a leather lanyard is pretty laughable. That thing looks like a belt from my mom used to have back in the 80s.

[@HeckitsNoah]

Idk how much leather work or business ownership experience you have, but you're right that it doesn't take much to have an idea and make a single product by hand. A couple hours, some leather and you're done. As a product for sale at a medium volume, a business needs to identify the product they're designing for, create a unique design idea, and then send that design to be machined for thousands of dollars to be used as cutting dies for their equipment and work out a supply of leather that will be consistent for however long they hope to sell for. Finally, any issue in the design would need to be scrapped and a new design created and machined. I'm sure there's hundreds of other steps and road blocks they had to solve. Most popular brands outsource to companies that do it for them, design supply and distribute. But these guys do it all in house, pay their guys, and source from the US. To me, it's quite impressive they took a unique idea like this all the way to market.

[@ThiccNutt]

You realize most of that time was spent on everything but product design, right?

[@EssenceofPureFlavor]

It's laughable that you think it's that simple.

[@RyTrapp0]

Step back from being judgemental for a second and you could pick up some good info from this video. Regardless of whether or not you like the strap.

[@hedwigtheowl]

It looks to massive and uncomfortable. you should work on design.

[@okthen22ok]

Instead of coming up with some greedy way to make money. You could have saved all those boot laces you trashed and gave them away for free. A simple shoe lace works just fine for a camera strap.

[@adinbradley98]

no one should trust a shoe lace to hold there several hundred dollar camera

[@F0XD1E]

Instead of making this comment you could have touched grass.

[@adinbradley98]

@@F0XD1E so true

[@RyTrapp0]

Lead by example.

[@okthen22ok]

@@adinbradley98 Really ? I bet the cheapest of shoes laces could hold 50 pd or more! You lose! lol

[@dsjjmv7546]

Doesn’t it pinch or irritate your skin on the pivot points