OP/TECH USA S.O.S. Strap (Black)

Comments about OP/TECH USA S.O.S. Strap (Black):

For years I struggled with straps on my camera and laptop bags as constantly slipping of my shoulder and pressing so much you get sore after a while. I bought this as a replacement for my new camera bag which had an ugly strap. Coincidently I've firstly tried it with my everyday commuting and heavy laptop bag. From the first moment there was the "WOW" effect. The strap doesn't slip at all (wrongly assuming all my life I had badly built shoulders), and even more the strap makes your heavy bag so light you don't even feel it it's there. The effect is like a professional camera weight distribution stabiliser, or driving a Mercedes with a superb suspension on Continental tyres. The heavy bag just floats beside your body, thanks to the soft and the elastic material, gently going up and down (I'm talking millimetres here), enough to spread the load instead of digging deep in your shoulder. I was taken straight to my old school days and my Physics lessons. Think of the Newton's Third Law. The support upward force (by the the S.O.S. Strap by Op/Tech ) is an 'equal and opposite' force to the downward gravity and the bag's pulling force, trying to balance all the forces and keep the object at rest. With normal strap every time the bag pulls down (when you walk) an additional force is applied to your sore shoulder, but with this innovative strap this force is compensated. I'm buying three more of these straps to replace all of my household straps. Did I say, it also looks very attractive and modern. Plain black color but looks professional and muscular on your shoulder with its wide and long elastic cushion with a smart zigzag stitching.

Comments about OP/TECH USA S.O.S. Strap (Black):

I travel a lot and have used the straps that came with my Lowepro and Kata camera bags. I carry a DLSR and lenses in the Lowepro and a Canon XHA1 with gear in the Kata bag.

The Kata strap had plastic clips that broke on a flight wiithin a few weeks. I used my Lowepro strap on whichever bag I was using at the time. Each bag probably weighs 30-40 pounds when packed for a shoot.

Both straps were always digging into my shoulder hard enough to leave visible marks on my shoulders. When you are carrying a bag through an airport or through the streets a long time, it's rough and I was also getting a lot of back pain too.

On a shoot in New York, I had the opportunity to go to B&H and try out some new straps. I bought the Op/Tech because it felt so comfortable. It was like having a shock absorber on my shoulder! I'm buying another one for my Lowepro bag!

It is beyond comfortable!!!

Comments about OP/TECH USA S.O.S. Strap (Black):

Fits my need

Comments about OP/TECH USA S.O.S. Strap (Black):

I bought a few month ago (Also here in B&H)a camera shoulder bag Kata DC-445.
This bag is just perfect for me however, even the shoulder strap is pretty good, this little bag can carry a lot and at the end of the day I got some "pain".
Also, it's a bit "slippery" and I need to re-adjust the bag on my shoulder really often.
After numbers research, I found this strap and finally decide to order it.
This strap is really well build and finished.
It's definitely a huge improvement in term of comfort.
It absorb the shock when walking and doesn't slip anymore from my shoulder.

I recommend this product to any shoulder bag (even for laptop) for who has to carry it the entire day.

Comments about OP/TECH USA S.O.S. Strap (Black):

I have a pretty heavy (20lbs) bag that has both a waist belt and provision for a shoulder strap. To test this strap out, I purposely loaded the bag down with a ton of stuff and went without the waist belt.

At the end of the day, I was very glad that I had gotten this strap. It's comfortable all day, without being "bouncy" like some neoprene-padded straps can be.

Comments about OP/TECH USA S.O.S. Strap (Black):

Nice and comfortable on the shoulder. Might be even better if it was not quite so flexible and had a little bit of a natural tendency to lie flat, but a vast improvement over the strap that came with my bag and has no problem supporting all the weight I have put in my bag.

Comments about OP/TECH USA S.O.S. Strap (Black):

This strap replaced one on a ThinkTank Urban Disguise 50 shoulder bag (14 pounds). Really makes all the difference. It no longer slips off instantly, it is now very comfortable, and it even seems lighter. From Ugh to Wow!

Comments about OP/TECH USA S.O.S. Strap (Black):

This is the most comfortable strap that I could have

Comments about OP/TECH USA S.O.S. Strap (Black):

Wow, I finally got to put this strap to the test. Lugged it up, down and around Lassen Park and felt absolutely no shoulder pain. That has never happened with any previous strap. (I broke my collarbone when I was young). This is definitely the strap to buy. Look no further.

Comments about OP/TECH USA S.O.S. Strap (Black):

Use strap on a heavy computer bag, as well as another like strap on a briefcase.
Very comforable, very durable, well-made.
Highly recommend!

Comments about OP/TECH USA S.O.S. Strap (Black):

I usually lug around a laptop computer when in NY to download and work on photos and needed a comfortable strap replacement. This strap was so comfortable I went back to B&H and bought another one before my return to FL.
These straps are the best. The high density foam evenly distributed the weight over my shoulder, what a bonus!
Highly recommended and I'll buy another one just for a secondary back up for whatever other cases I may be carrying. Well worth the price!
All the words below describe this gem perfectly!

Comments about OP/TECH USA S.O.S. Strap (Black):

It is such a pleasure to use. Having relatively round shoulders, it is sometimes frustrating to carry a shoulder bag as it keeps trying to sliding off my shoulder. Also, weight of gear can really hurt your shoulder after walking around town for a few hours. None of that.

I use this with LowePro Classified 250AW, with SLR, 3 standard sized lenses, flash, folding umbrella, and a water bottle in it, and it feels as if I was carrying a third of it. The padding is wide and well cushioned so the weight seems to be distributed evenly, compared to 'normal' straps that seems to focus all the weight in one part of your shoulder.

The strap has the wide and thick soft form pad area in the middle, which is easy on your hand as you lift the bag up from the ground, it gently stretches as you land it on your shoulder so it settles nicely along the curve of your shoulder. There's enough adjustment on both ends, so I can set it to just the right length to fit it across my body from one shoulder to the other side waist for easy walk, while swinging around to the front to switch equipment.

After using for a few weeks I haven't yet found any problems/issues. I'm curious to see how durable the soft form part after years of use. But given the low price, I would be happy to replace with a new one if it should lose its initial gentleness after tough uses.

Comments about OP/TECH USA S.O.S. Strap (Black):

i'm a cheapskate when it comes to accessories. but when a weekend shooting turned into a weekly visit to the chiropractor, i started to see the monetary value of a good strap.

i LOVE this strap. if you carry your own bag, this is worth the cost.

the rubber lined inside keeps this bag on my shoulder. the rotating hooks mean i don't have to untangle my strap ever time i pick it up. the width and stretch made my bag feel 5 pounds lighter.

Comments about OP/TECH USA S.O.S. Strap (Black):

I purchased 3 of them.

1) for my 17" notebook bag, which has always been a shoulder breaker.

2) for another bag i always fly around with which had a very poor strap

3) for my Nikon 200-400 lens

Not really long enough for me to use on a heavy lens with pro body, besides a really carry that around with it's lens foot anyway.

PERFECT for my notebook and carry on bag, makes a huge improvment to the comfort. Very well made and sturdy.

Mad if you don't get a couple.

Comments about OP/TECH USA S.O.S. Strap (Black):

I am an IT consulting professional and have already had 2 original bag straps break at the worst times, plus they were uncomfortable and always seemed to slip off my shoulder.

This strap has several advantages:
1. it is made from heavy-duty materials
2. the cushioned area of the strap is well-sewn
3. the cushioned area is also springy, providing just the right amount of "give" when you are walking along and carrying a heavy load in the bag. The extra "give" makes the load seem lighter, with less wear and tear on your shoulder.

When I'm traveling, I jam every possible into my bag (papers, books, water bottles) - this strap is made to handle it!!

Fantastic strap!!

Comments about OP/TECH USA S.O.S. Strap (Black):

I purchased this for a heavy camera bag, and it has exceeded my expectations. I have tried a number of other straps, and this one is by far the best.

Comments about OP/TECH USA S.O.S. Strap (Black):

Bought this strap as a replacement to my wife's computer bag. Extremely well made, and supportive. Doesn't dig into your shoulder. Wouldn't think of any other.

Comments about OP/TECH USA S.O.S. Strap (Black):

Best strap you can find probably, ultra comfortable than my old strap that came with my camera bag(in which I always have 20+ lb of equipments in).

Comments about OP/TECH USA S.O.S. Strap (Black):

First of all, B&H has a great website that made it easy to do business with them. Second, is that the strap is awesome! I am an IT sales professional and have several items that I have to carry in my laptop bag so it weighs a ton. My old standard strap cut into my shoulder and I was actually starting to develop some back problems from lugging this case around.The SOS strap distributes the weight perfectly and adjusts easily. I am going to buy 2-3 more for my colleagues at work. I will never go back to a regular strap again!

Expertise: Sales Professional (7 years)

Problems Encountered: None!

Previous Equivalent Item Owned: Standard PC case strap