Hi ST,
I recall I used to see some athletes, especially pros, using what seemed like a shoestring to hold their race number instead of the stretch webbing style and aptly-named “race belt”. For those who do something like this or are familiar with it, can you tell me what it is and how it fastens? Is there a name/term for it? I can’t find a picture but will upload if I do.
Thanks!
If you have a crafts/fabric store near you, head there and ask for elastic band. Or search Glamazon. Most run the band through the top holes in a bib. Knot it off to fit and cut off excess.
Another option is to use the elastic lock laces for shoes. Get it to size, put on the locking tab and then you can just step into it, pull up and go.
thanks!
thanks!
You can also buy a bit of surgical tubing at a pharmacy. Works well.
How do you get the race number inside the tubing?
Sorry 
I’ll be honest it seems some of the responses are overcomplicating it.
the answer is in the question.
Use an old shoe string.
To “attach” tie a knot
If you want to get fancy I would do a half bow knot,
That is what I was thinking.
I have always just used the safety pins that come with the bib.
How do you get the race number inside the tubing?
Sorry
Flat Coke
Thanks, appreciate this, yes I often thought they looked like shoe strings, maybe I would use a lace lock to fasten.
How do you get the race number inside the tubing?
Sorry
Flat Coke
Do you have the recipe?
How do you get the race number inside the tubing?
Sorry
Flat Coke
Do you have the recipe?
Buy Coke.
Open.
Wait.
Well, glad we got that one out of the way early…jackass. :-p
How do you get the race number inside the tubing?
Sorry
Flat Coke
Do you have the recipe?
I’ve been using Dr. Pepper lately; maybe DrAlex could do a comparison?
How do you get the race number inside the tubing?
Sorry
Flat Coke
Do you have the recipe?
I’ve been using Dr. Pepper lately; maybe DrAlex could do a comparison?
I hate using pre-made products for the same price to make my life easier. Is there a hard way to get 80% of the way there?
Elastic cord tends to work better than shoestrings (the stretchiness helps when putting it on and keeping it from sliding down ime).
To attach the number, you can push part of the loop through the hole in the race number, then use a lacelock on that portion to keep it from coming back through the hole.
How cheap and DIY do you want to go?
Imagination will set you free
So, I was actually asking because I am currently developing a product and am considering a waist cord rather than a typical belt. I am not necessarily trying to be cheap, rather, I want light comfort, and I was using a race belt to test when the image of this simple race string came to mind.
I will definitely try some of your ideas!
So, I was actually asking because I am currently developing a product and am considering a waist cord rather than a typical belt. I am not necessarily trying to be cheap, rather, I want light comfort, and I was using a race belt to test when the image of this simple race string came to mind.
I will definitely try some of your ideas!
I did some prototyping of similar products a few years back. Glad to share what I tried (and what worked and what did not), either on this thread of via PM.
So, I was actually asking because I am currently developing a product and am considering a waist cord rather than a typical belt. I am not necessarily trying to be cheap, rather, I want light comfort, and I was using a race belt to test when the image of this simple race string came to mind.
I will definitely try some of your ideas!
I suggest you watch Shark Tank
Not that you’re ready to pitch Mark Cuban for a $400K stake, but just to see how things get from kitchen to garage to QVC
if that’s where you’re thinking of going
I’m sure that we’re all behind you and can offer to help