My Black Rapid RS7 has been in constant use for over four years now and has always felt safe.....until Saturday at Slimbridge, when without any warning, the swivel joint gave way and the camera and lens fell to the ground. Fortunately ,little damage other than a scratch on the camera body as it fell on to relativily soft ground but I hate to think of the damage had I been in the hide, with a concrete floor!!
On inspection I found that the ball end had worn so much that the two parts slipped apart (middle of the picture) and also the end where it attaches to the camera is also badly worn (right hand side of picture) that with a heavy lens attached it could have failed there at any time.
These are quite expensive straps and although they only have a 12 month warranty, one would expect them to last much longer than four years or so
I will be taking it up with Black Rapid but would suggest any forum members ho use one inspect theirs to avoid a possible shock in the future
Dee also has one, a bit newer and although hers seems to have no problem with the bit that "swivels", it is starting to show signs of wear at the other end
Stan
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On inspection I found that the ball end had worn so much that the two parts slipped apart (middle of the picture) and also the end where it attaches to the camera is also badly worn (right hand side of picture) that with a heavy lens attached it could have failed there at any time.
These are quite expensive straps and although they only have a 12 month warranty, one would expect them to last much longer than four years or so
I will be taking it up with Black Rapid but would suggest any forum members ho use one inspect theirs to avoid a possible shock in the future
Dee also has one, a bit newer and although hers seems to have no problem with the bit that "swivels", it is starting to show signs of wear at the other end
Stan
black rapid.jpg
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