Distel bottom straps replacement

[stewmo]

Hey all

 

Bottoms straps are getting knackered now and want to replace.

Can’t seem to get hold of actual Distel straps and the Buckingham ones I just got from Honeys don’t seem all that good compared to the originals, and I think they’ll be going back.

 

Anyone replaced theirs? Any suggestions on alternatives?

 

Seems a bit mad to buy new just for some straps

Cheers

[Mr. Squirrel]

Have you tried speaking to distel? I’ve had spares from them directly in the past. They were really easy to deal with and very helpful. 

[stewmo]

Have you tried speaking to distel? I’ve had spares from them directly in the past. They were really easy to deal with and very helpful. 

Didn’t even realise you could! Can’t see a website, how did you get in touch?

Cheers

[TreeAbility]

Hey all
 
Bottoms straps are getting knackered now and want to replace.
Can’t seem to get hold of actual Distel straps and the Buckingham ones I just got from Honeys don’t seem all that good compared to the originals, and I think they’ll be going back.
 
Anyone replaced theirs? Any suggestions on alternatives?
 
Seems a bit mad to buy new just for some straps
Cheers

Just replaced mine a couple of weeks back. Got proper Distel ones from FR Jones. Need a big torx driver for the bolts.

[maybelateron]

Replaced mine a while ago, with ones from FR Jones. Main front strap was fine, calf strap fine too, but the small one around heel would not stay tight. I used a couple of new 25mm cam buckle cargo straps cut to length, drilled/heat sealed then fitted. Works a treat and much better.

[stewmo]

Just replaced mine a couple of weeks back. Got proper Distel ones from FR Jones. Need a big torx driver for the bolts.

Think you’re on about the ones at the top? Ankle straps just on a big ring I think?

[stewmo]

Replaced mine a while ago, with ones from FR Jones. Main front strap was fine, calf strap fine too, but the small one around heel would not stay tight. I used a couple of new 25mm cam buckle cargo straps cut to length, drilled/heat sealed then fitted. Works a treat and much better.

Seems like I should check out fr jones!

[stewmo]

Looks like you can get the Velcro lower straps but not the old style leather buckles like I have.
Anyone know if they are interchangeable…? Maybe the Velcro is better than buckles

[Pete Mctree]

I have some leather straps kicking about if you want em.

[stewmo]

I have some leather straps kicking about if you want em.

Appreciate the offer Pete. I’m really after the Distel ones, so I’m going to try and track some down. If not I’ll take you up on that [emoji106]