Which of these BlackRapid straps would you recommended the most?

9 years 8 months ago #391876 by Jim Steyvoort
I'm on their website and trying to figure out which is the better strap to get?

They have

RS-4 which they call Classic
RS-5 - Cargo
RS-7 - Curve

Then they have Metro, Elle and Kick.  I kind of like how the Kick one looks. 

Which do you have or recommend please? 


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9 years 8 months ago #391944 by cod
I have the RS-4 which is their original model and love it.  Soon after I bought it the RS-7 came out and I think I would get that next time since it seems to be a better fitting shape.  I don't have any real issues with the RS-4 though.  The Elle and Kick are supposedly designed specifically to fit the female body.  The RS-5 and the various attachable pouches don't interest me.  I use a Think Tank belt system to carry stuff.  I would only consider that if I thought its ability to carry extra stuff was useful and personally, I don't.  I'll carry a spare memory card in the little zip pocket on the RS-4 shoulder pad but I feel larger pouches would be too much in the way.  I'm not familiar with the Metro.

If I were buying again I would get the RS-7.  One accessory I recommend is their Brad underarm strap .  It prevents the strap from sliding around on your shoulder and made a big difference for me.

Chris O'Donoghue
Winnipeg, Canada
codonoghue.prosite.com

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9 years 8 months ago #391968 by jkenney57
My wife gave me a BlackRapid sport for Christmas a couple of years ago.  I added  a BosStrap BosTail from B&H.  It connects to the quick connect on the BlackRapid and the camera strap lug on the camera.  I currently use it on my Nikon D7100 with battery grip.  I didn't want to put that much weight on the tripod socket or block the socket.  Needless to say it is always on my camera.  The sports strap is great.  I find it comfortable and easy to use.   One other note, by using the BosTail connected to the shutter side of the camera, it hangs with the grip side up as opposed to the camera being upside down. It is always in perfect reach. 


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9 years 8 months ago - 9 years 8 months ago #391981 by Shadowfixer1
I have the Metro for my EM-10. I like it but I think if I were buying one for my Nikon I would get the "Sport". I think I would like the underarm strap. I see that the "Brad" underarm strap fits the Metro so I think I will order one.
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9 years 8 months ago #392031 by Uplander
RS-7 for me


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9 years 8 months ago #392118 by J Hemingway
+1 RS-7


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9 years 8 months ago #392355 by Luca
RS7


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9 years 7 months ago #392449 by Jim Steyvoort
Very helpful, thank you all


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9 years 7 months ago #392521 by Alex
I've been using the RS-7 for a couple years and love the strap.  

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9 years 7 months ago #392609 by Tim Dordeck
:agree:  


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9 years 7 months ago #392692 by Athena
Would be nice to see a wider pad that goes over shoulder.  


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