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   don26299 | Jan 17, 2003 06:02am | #1

   Jim,

   I used to carry 25 lb of tools all day long, suspenders, etc.  I remember a guy asking if I was going to put a circular saw in that.   A chyrop. friend of mine told me that will wear out the little tires in the back.  I listened and glad I did. 

   I go with a customized vest now, and just the tools I need for each phase.  Not as efficient I guess.   I am seeing some of those back problems in old construction guys.  

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   Piffin | Jan 17, 2003 07:57am | #3

   I'm one of those crippled old geezers but the belt weight is probably one of the least of those causes for me. I'll admitt it got heavier every year and I notice the weight now if I add too much, but I think the bundles of shingles, the jackhammer, the shovels, and the bowing to HOs wishes had more to do with the ruptures and arthritis than the tool belt did. I do wear a skillers vest as often as my Oxcidental Pouches now..

   Excellence is its own reward!

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   JMartindal1 | Jan 18, 2003 05:09am | #4

   I do wear a skillers vest as often as my Oxcidental Pouches now.

   I have been leary of the skillers cuz of the velcro...think it will wear out. Love my Oxcicentals, but are heavy. Also felt the skiller material a bit light?

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   cherron | Jan 17, 2003 07:56am | #2

   I'm a rank amateur, but I've found (like the pros) that suspender systems are easier on the back. Besides that, side-mounted pouches make it way easier to bend over.

   What I'm wondering is, who make the best stuff? I've seen the Occidental Leather web site but I don't know of any other manufacturers.

   Thanks.