FTM Gear

[Linus]

Originally Posted by kannon

I checked out their binders but didn't see any with velcro.

Why do you want Velcro? Perhaps the Vest version may be helpful or you could modify one and sew in Velcro yourself?

[DapperButch]

Originally Posted by Linus

Why do you want Velcro? Perhaps the Vest version may be helpful or you could modify one and sew in Velcro yourself?

I prefer the ones with velcro, myself. You can adjust how tight they are. Additionally, if the binder stretches out over time, this makes up for it.

I personally dislike underworks binders beyond measure. Of course I have only tried a couple, but the ones I had were so scratchy and uncomfortable. The t-kingdom ones are great. The bottom half of the binder is soft fabric.

[kannon]

Originally Posted by Linus

Why do you want Velcro? Perhaps the Vest version may be helpful or you could modify one and sew in Velcro yourself?

I've only tried 2: velcro and pullover. For my own needs and personal tastes, the velcro works best. I haven't tried the vest but the design doesn't sound functional for my needs.

I'm definitely not a seamstress.

[Ebon]

I've been wondering about getting the velcro one. Where do you get it from? I usually only use underworks.

[atomiczombie]

Velcro like this?

http://www.morrisdesigns.com/gv.htm

The top one has velcro on the shoulders. These are really expensive though.

[DapperButch]

Originally Posted by Ebon

I've been wondering about getting the velcro one. Where do you get it from? I usually only use underworks.

Originally Posted by atomiczombie

Velcro like this?

http://www.morrisdesigns.com/gv.htm

The top one has velcro on the shoulders. These are really expensive though.

No, the velcro is along the side of the body, so that you pull it across to how tight you want it.

http://www.t-kingdom.com/shopping/en..._english.shtml

ETA: Be aware though, this is the site that kannon is currently having problems, with (But again, that is so shocking to me as I have purchased three times over the past 6 years or so with no problems...and good consumer reviews online).

[Linus]

Originally Posted by DapperButch

No, the velcro is along the side of the body, so that you pull it across to how tight you want it.

http://www.t-kingdom.com/shopping/en..._english.shtml

ETA: Be aware though, this is the site that kannon is currently having problems, with (But again, that is so shocking to me as I have purchased three times over the past 6 years or so with no problems...and good consumer reviews online).

The other thing to keep in mind with T-kingdom is that they tend to be made for smaller, more fit individuals.

[DapperButch]

Originally Posted by Linus

The other thing to keep in mind with T-kingdom is that they tend to be made for smaller, more fit individuals.

Well, the size range has improved over the years. They do have customization for your exact meausurements, but there is a charge for that, yes.

Ta ever so for this thread and all your contributions guys. Since getting a little heavier I've developed these *things* on my chest which make me really conscious of my body, something I've never really experienced before. I shall be checking out all your compression vest/tshirt/et al links.

Apropos the Aslan packy strap. It's not much of a job to add a couple of leg straps to stop it riding up. It's also real easy to make your own custom packy strap ....take one o-ring (metal, plastic, silicone, which ever is your preference - although metal is a bit too heavy for this purpose), a waist/hip length piece of inch wide elastic and two leg strap lengths of half inch elastic and attach them to the o-ring in the obvious configuration. Voila! One home-made, custom sized packy strap.

[kannon]

Originally Posted by Ebon

I've been wondering about getting the velcro one. Where do you get it from? I usually only use underworks.

Hey Ebon. I ordered one from ebay. My chest is about a small C and the velcro works best for me. It's much easier to put on.

Buyer Beware: I had a bad experience with T-kingdom. I ordered $160 worth of product that I have yet to receive. It's been 30 days now. I've sent them 3 professional emails of inquiry and they haven't responded to any.

[atomiczombie]

Originally Posted by kannon

Hey Ebon. I ordered one from ebay. My chest is about a small C and the velcro works best for me. It's much easier to put on.

Buyer Beware: I had a bad experience with T-kingdom. I ordered $160 worth of product that I have yet to receive. It's been 30 days now. I've sent them 3 professional emails of inquiry and they haven't responded to any.

If you used a credit card or a check card you can call your credit card company or bank and they should fight the charge for you.

[kannon]

Originally Posted by atomiczombie

If you used a credit card or a check card you can call your credit card company or bank and they should fight the charge for you.

Yeah, that's what I need to do today. I wanted to give them enough time to resolve the issue before I took any action to recoup the money.

[Linus]

Kannon, although they aren't in North America it may be worthwhile filing a complaint with the BBB. I did that with regards to Mango and it had an interesting effect and response.