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    Andrew Riter
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RFR cases and lanyards

1 other thing for new owners:

 

For the RFR: are there plans for a soft case (like a IPOD cover) to help protect against the short falls onto the floor or table?

 

Does anyone have any ideas other than a lanyard to the holes on the bottom and a few snaplinks to prevent the long falls out of the ceiling?

 

I love the fact I'm not tethered by the remote anymore, but am scared ************* of dropping it 60'.

 

Thanks.

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  • Andrew Riter:
    ...Does anyone have any ideas other than a lanyard to the holes on the bottom and a few snaplinks to prevent the long falls out of the ceiling?...
    I think a lanyard is an excellent idea.  I like these http://www.safetysaves.com/safety_wear/product.php?productid=2987 for securing tools when working at height.
     

  • in reply to derekleffew

    We too have had many a close shave with the RFR hurtling toward the floor. Currently we have attached a lanyard through the convenient holes at the bottom, but I wonder if these could be larger, thus allowing a karibiner to be easily clipped on? We crimped a thin Steel Wire Rope loop on to it to clip to, but this feels like a bit of a bodged job.

    Also can I put in a request for a better belt clip? Seems to me that this is the root of the problem as it is kinda loose and not very springy, giving it little hold on my belt!

    But hey, at least we can control the rig from the stage/grid/bar etc now!
     

  • in reply to grahamparker
    I have found that a large split ring (key ring) will fit nicely though the holes. Since my ION and RFR is being used at a school it is a HUGE concern of mine that it be protected. So I have attached a SetWare leash to the split ring. So far so good.
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  • in reply to usesafesets

    Just to resurrect and old post - I find a rockclimbing chalk bag holds the RFR very nicely.  Put a carribeener on the chalk bag and clip it onto your belt. Keeps the remote close and handy and in a nice soft bag :-)

    Cheers 

  • in reply to BrentFJ

    *stammers* But if I keep my RFR in my chalk bag, then were am I going to keep my bottle of water?

     

    That is a great idea about the bag.  

  • in reply to BrentFJ

    This is what I eventually did.  At Mountain Equipment Co-Op (it has online sales, too), I found a bag made by On Sight (in Squamish), called Metolius Super Chalk.  It's got a wide mouth, with velco closure, so no fumbling with drawstring.  It has a connectors at the top Left adn right that fit your standard backpack clips, so it can be worn as a belt.  There are loops at the top centre that a large locking carabiner can fit in to to attach to your belt if your feel so inclince.

     

    The bag also has a small mesh pouch on the front for pencil, **small** notepad, circuit ticker, etc.

     

    I put a split ring into the bottom hole, and some line and a small carabiner make a safety for the unit itself.  My only wish is that is the holes in the RFR frame were at the top, and not the bottom of the unit, so I'm not pushing the remote into the bag ontop of the safety line.

     

    I never did hear back about whether a cover for a PS2 or PSP or whatever would fit it.  And no, I don't have a costume shop.

     

    Thanks everyone.

  • in reply to usesafesets
    usesafesets:

    *stammers* But if I keep my RFR in my chalk bag, then were am I going to keep my bottle of water?

     

    That is a great idea about the bag.  

     

    You can always have 2 bags?? :-) 

  • in reply to Andrew Riter

    Verdict on PSP cases: They are available in the bargain-bin in many gaming shops! You may have to do some modification to accomodate the aerial, but they may work well.

    You may also want to contact Setwear (www.setwear.com) to see if they can come up with something. As the RFR is becoming quite popular, they may see the benefit in designing a case.

    -luke- 

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