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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - New Wilderness belts less stiff?

Posted: 4/14/2014 3:22:54 PM EDT

I've used Wilderness Instructor belts for CCW, daily for over ten years. I bought my first, a 3 stitch, 11 years ago and a second 3 stitch about 8 years ago.

I recently bought a 5 stitch, obviously expecting it to be stiffer than the 3 stitch models. Much to my surprise, the newer model 5 stitch belt is noticeably less rigid than my old 3 stitch belts that have each seen several thousand days of use.

Anyone else have older and newer models to compare? Maybe my 5 stitch is a fluke?

Posted: 4/14/2014 3:56:26 PM EDT

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is it the model that has the plastic between the two layers?

Posted: 4/14/2014 5:07:19 PM EDT

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No, none of mine have the stiffener.

Posted: 4/15/2014 3:41:49 AM EDT

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that's what you need then.

Posted: 4/15/2014 10:00:23 AM EDT

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No, I find them to be too stiff for EDC.

Posted: 4/15/2014 10:34:45 AM EDT

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I've noticed that the webbing on my new belt is thinner than my old worn one. Both are 5 stitch, but the new one is not any less stiff with my holster.

Posted: 4/15/2014 6:23:50 PM EDT

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I've noticed the black one is less stiff than the tan or green ones

Posted: 4/21/2014 7:56:58 PM EDT

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Bought a tan one nine years ago. It has held up very well. Replaced it with a black one four months ago. The webbing does appear thinner on the black, but not any less rigid. Both are five stitch, without the plastic insert.

Posted: 4/21/2014 8:10:54 PM EDT

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Moved away from Wilderness since I was wearing out the velcro yearly. Ares Cobra is a far superior belt.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - New Wilderness belts less stiff?

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