Recommendation for thin but strong Velcro straps or similar?

[Jonny_H]

Hi all,

A bit of a random one - but can anyone recommend a thin but strong Velcro strap or similar which can be re-used and can hold the weight of a 4" refractor?

What will it be used for I hear you ask.  Well - in an attempt to making me feel better about scope safety/security when imagine and leaving the scope outside for hours on end - I have been using cable ties which I wrap around the scope tube rings and the saddle adjustment knobs on my mount.  This basically does the same thing as putting a 'safety bolt' into the front of the scope dovetail which i know some use as an alternative method.

Anyhow, I am after Velcro strap or something similar which i can re-use (cable ties are a pain having to cut them off and put new ones on each time i set-up and dismantle each session.  Ideally, the straps need to be approximately 5mm in width and length isnt really an issue but just as an idea the cable ties i use are 370mm but realistically they only really need to be 300mm or there abouts.

Enough of me waffling

Thanks,

Jonny

[johninderby]

This is what I use. Nice and strong.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/VELCRO®-Brand-ONE-WRAP®-Strapping-Metres/dp/B01LYDITWJ/ref=sr_1_7?crid=IVWNM71LU39P&keywords=velcro+roll&qid=1643231777&sprefix=velcro+roll%2Caps%2C91&sr=8-7

[banjaxed]

Why not use reusable cable ties ?

[Jonny_H]

Thanks @johninderby

Ordered

[Jonny_H]

Just now, banjaxed said:

Why not use reusable cable ties ?

I have looked at these but I'm drawn towards a velcro solution for reasons I cannot really explain.

[johninderby]

As it’s a five meter roll you could make a five metre cable tie and if that’s not long enough. 😁😁😁

Just used it to fasten up some plumbing under the kitchen sink. 🙂

Edited January 26, 2022 by johninderby