RTS Posted April 29, 2009 Share #1 Posted April 29, 2009 As some of you may know, I make (modern) tactical nylon gear. Since I have the correct sewing machines and I've done an extensive amount of harness fabrication at one of the largest commercial safety harness manufacturers in the US, I am tossing this out there to see who is interested. Due to the expense and scarcity of authentic STABOs, I am interested in hearing from the reenacting community who would like a modern STABO replica. Assembly would be to original specifications out of modern parachute spec and rated hardware and materials sourced from a parachute rigger's supply. I would try to keep the price reasonable, naturally. Any interest? Does anybody have good detail shots of STABOs? A STABO TM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercenary25 Posted April 29, 2009 Share #2 Posted April 29, 2009 I would be interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamoi1984 Posted April 29, 2009 Share #3 Posted April 29, 2009 I would be interested. I would be as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T-Bone Posted April 30, 2009 Share #4 Posted April 30, 2009 I would be as well. Roger That, add me to the list please. Somewhere I may have a spec sheet or sketch, I used to know where it was. T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YankeeDiv26 Posted April 30, 2009 Share #5 Posted April 30, 2009 I know someone who's done this already and had great sucess on a small run of STABO's. They're quite a popular piece of gear with reenactors and airsofters. I'd suggest going to this forum and posting the same thread, you should get A LOT of bites. www.vietnamairsoft.com -Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spathologist Posted April 30, 2009 Share #6 Posted April 30, 2009 I always used a rope tied into a Swiss seat... Not the comfiest, but I never needed a harness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTS Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share #7 Posted April 30, 2009 I know someone who's done this already and had great sucess on a small run of STABO's. They're quite a popular piece of gear with reenactors and airsofters. I'd suggest going to this forum and posting the same thread, you should get A LOT of bites. www.vietnamairsoft.com -Tim Tim, There appears to be a guy there named Alex? who already repro's them...don't want to step on his toes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhk Posted April 30, 2009 Share #8 Posted April 30, 2009 Tim, There appears to be a guy there named Alex? who already repro's them...don't want to step on his toes. Yeah, I know him aswell. selling sometimes stabos in ebay and airsoft forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_bish Posted April 30, 2009 Share #9 Posted April 30, 2009 I know Alex and he has sold his STABOS to most of teh people on vietnamairsoft.com and to lots of reenacters in the UK. Goes under teh name of repro_stabos on ebay. He does all 3 patterns of STABOS etc Very good quality stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhk Posted April 30, 2009 Share #10 Posted April 30, 2009 hmm...do you try to make vietnam model stabo or modern spie harness? This on is 1990 dated spie harness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mercenary25 Posted April 30, 2009 Share #11 Posted April 30, 2009 It would be cooler if you actually make repro vietnam war STABO which I really need badly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhk Posted April 30, 2009 Share #12 Posted April 30, 2009 It would be cooler if you actually make repro vietnam war STABO which I really need badly. You can always mail to Alex and ask --> [email protected] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTS Posted April 30, 2009 Author Share #13 Posted April 30, 2009 The only problem with Alex's stabos from what I can see in the pictures on VN airsoft is that he might not be using the correct thread size for the harness. Emphasis on 'might', I can't tell very well from the pictures on there. I would prefer to keep things friendly and not get in his way over there. If you guys would like them here I am still game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhk Posted April 30, 2009 Share #14 Posted April 30, 2009 I saw stabo making instructions few months ago some site (Japanese,Thailand...who knows?) Maybe i should dig it again. There was all nesessary information (parts,size of straps etc.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88thcollector Posted May 1, 2009 Share #15 Posted May 1, 2009 Hi, I certainly know what a STABO is but, just to be sure all of you do also, what exactly is it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSOCSFC Posted May 1, 2009 Share #16 Posted May 1, 2009 Is your STABO up to FAA regulations,I.E...Can I use it for actual STABO or one for SPIE ops? I would be interested, if it could be made with some modifications-I dont care one bit about "historical accuracy". Also, would you be willing/do you make custom tactical nylon designs? I am currently in the Army, and have a few ideas for a tactcal MOLLE or LBV design,and there aren't many REASONABLE priced designs out there anymore, as Blackhawk (especialyy), Eagle, Paraclete, SOE, BDS and all the others see a chance to bend over and give it to soldiers,as they know we need/want better designs than are issued,and know when deploying and you think your life and mission depend on it, you wil find a way to come up with the ridiculous amount they charge for their product. Although well made, it is just too much mant times. Feel free to PM me or email me,I look forward to hearing from you,and good luck in your endeavors. SFC C Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTS Posted May 1, 2009 Author Share #17 Posted May 1, 2009 Is your STABO up to FAA regulations,I.E...Can I use it for actual STABO or one for SPIE ops? I would be interested, if it could be made with some modifications-I dont care one bit about "historical accuracy". Also, would you be willing/do you make custom tactical nylon designs? I am currently in the Army, and have a few ideas for a tactcal MOLLE or LBV design,and there aren't many REASONABLE priced designs out there anymore, as Blackhawk (especialyy), Eagle, Paraclete, SOE, BDS and all the others see a chance to bend over and give it to soldiers,as they know we need/want better designs than are issued,and know when deploying and you think your life and mission depend on it, you wil find a way to come up with the ridiculous amount they charge for their product. Although well made, it is just too much mant times. Feel free to PM me or email me,I look forward to hearing from you,and good luck in your endeavors. SFC C SFC C, As far as FAA regulations, I don't know specifically of any for STABOs. I am not a rigger, I will say that much. I have done more harness work at a commercial safety harness factory (probably fabricated 5,000+ harnesses or so) than most riggers ever will unless they work at a factory. All the hardware and webbing for these will be coming from a parachute rigger's supply, fabricated on a Class 7 machine with rated thread to parachute manufacturing standards according to Poynter's Parachute Manuals Vols 1 and 2, the FAA's most recent rigger's manual and the MOS manual for 92R. Would I personally wear one of these harnesses to do SPIE/STABO stuff? Yes. Does the end user do so at his/her own risk? Yes. My primary intention for these is that they present an affordable alternative to a rare original item. Please feel free to contact me about your custom gear needs, I think you'll find my prices a bit more in line with reality. Thanks, RTS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTS Posted May 3, 2009 Author Share #18 Posted May 3, 2009 Just a quick bump to the top, I am trying to meet some minimums in the hardware for these so I need anybody else who wants in to leave a message...thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpikeBayonet Posted May 4, 2009 Share #19 Posted May 4, 2009 Go ahead and add me to the list of "interested parties" - a nice repro STABO would go great with my Vietnam collection. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTS Posted May 5, 2009 Author Share #20 Posted May 5, 2009 OK, Looks like we've got 6-7 interested parties, that was the tipping point for me to get a materials discount and bring the price down a bit. We're looking at about $120-$130 a pop plus shipping. PM me with contact info and I will share payment details. I am still looking for the instructions that MHK mentioned and the TM for Stabos keeps eluding me. I have a fair amount of information so far but more never hurts. First one to come up with the TM and or the instructions gets a discount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhk Posted May 5, 2009 Share #21 Posted May 5, 2009 RTS, when you got 1st stabo done, maybe you should post few pics here. Im quite sure that others might want also after that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTS Posted May 6, 2009 Author Share #22 Posted May 6, 2009 Mhk, I am sure that will work out for the future batches. At the moment I need enough guys together to get a materials discount so that I can keep the prices low. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTS Posted May 6, 2009 Author Share #23 Posted May 6, 2009 Bump to top, I want to put my materials order in this week... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RTS Posted May 8, 2009 Author Share #24 Posted May 8, 2009 OK, Got my materials order together, time for interested parties to commit. I need 6-7 firm orders to cover the cost of materials and shop time....might be some extras down the road. PM me so I can get the ball rolling gentlemen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nkomo Posted May 13, 2009 Share #25 Posted May 13, 2009 I'd be interested in seeing one as well. Might even be wanting to buy one. Arch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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