Comments on: Absolute Strap Update: the best shoulder strap gets better

By: Mike

Mike — Sun, 04 Apr 2010 19:01:50 +0000

Looks like the Op/Tech Curve SOS is now available for sale from various places. B&H Photo sells it and it’s on Amazon via Adorama — but the best deal appears to be buying it directly from Adorama, where it’s $26.95 with free shipping.

Is it certain that this is the same as the Bihn Absolute Strap?

By: ftucker

ftucker — Tue, 09 Feb 2010 22:40:29 +0000

To answer Till’s question: it looks like Op/Tech has come out with an OEM version of the curved strap.

http://optechusa.com/product/d.....UCT_ID=41#

However, I don’t see anyplace online with it listed for sale, so the pricing may or may not be that different from Tom Bihn.

By: Kevin

Kevin — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:45:26 +0000

Peter:

Thanks for your comment; I’ll definitely check it out.

By: Peter Ess

Peter Ess — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 23:28:14 +0000

Kevin, if you do decide to do another test, I would suggest that you look at the Tumi strap they use for their leather briefcases. The Tumi strap is similar to the new Absolute strap in that it has a curved shoulder piece that distributes weight well, a wide strap, and good hardware. I bought mine as a replacement for a briefcase strap but have also used it on an older Rick Steves bag with equal comfort.

Thanks

By: Kevin

Kevin — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:19:31 +0000

Paul: check out this description from the Bihn Forum — http://is.gd/4GraX This is an attempt from Darcy Gray of Bihn to explain how the strap should be oriented if you’re using it on the shoulder or over your neck…