Girth or Rope Belt Information

Art Andrews

Community Founder

Community Staff

• Aug 5, 2003

• #141

Put an all cotton girth in hot water and it will shrink a LOT! Best thing to do is put it in hot water, let it shrink then put nail in a 2X4 spaced the correct distance apart for your waist size, and clip either end of the belt buckles over the nails. This way the belt won't shrink smaller than you need it, as it dries.

 

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Boba Freekk

Active Hunter

• Aug 10, 2003

• #142

will a mohair girth shrink as well?

 

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reidemiller

Guest

• Sep 10, 2003

• #143

I was searching around the Net and came across this place, 2nd wind 2nd hand.
I typed in Mohair Girth and look what poped up.
http://store.yahoo.com/2ndwind2ndhands/81476.html
It's a 14 strand Mohair Girth, New, with the correct buckles and it's 36" end of buckle to end of buckle. And only $16.50(plus shipping)!
I ordered one and got it a week later. They emailed me the tracking # and everything.
I'm so glad I found this that I HAD to share it with everyone. I wanted to wait until I got mine though, to make sure it was Quality and that they were lagit(not like ridersupply).
Just thought you all might want to know.
Now, I'm doing ROTJ and I've looked up alot of posts about Dye & paint on girths. Most say to soak in acetone.
Since this is a Light tan, and since I will probably Paint it not Dye it, do I still need to soak it?
Anyone?
Thanks,
Robert E.

 

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Sleezy

Active Hunter

• Sep 10, 2003

• #144

If you were going to dye it, you would probably have to soak in acetone, but since you are painting it, I don't see where it would matter.

I've done both. I had an inaccurate Mohair girth laying around that I spray painted (for experimentation), and it turned out alright, except that I had to make sure EVERY little area was painted, and that it was even all the way around. Later, I got an accurate one and dyed it, and I'm much happier with that one. It was white, so I didn't have to soak it in acetone, but it took dye well. I used the liquid RIT dye (in the bottle, not the packet), and it took me about two hours of hand stirring and pouring to get it right (it was hell, but I just sat infront of the TV while I did it).

Nice find, and I hope that helped!

 

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batninja

Well-Known Hunter

• Sep 10, 2003

• #145

At buytack.com, they make girths in a wide range of colors. I just got my new one about a week ago, already maroon, for my ROTJ Fett.

http://www.buytack.com/products/saddle1/mc/english.htm

I've experimented with alot of methods of paints and dyes. They've always 'bled' onto my jumpsuits, especially on those hot days.

Bang for the buck, I'd go with the pre-dyed version.

 

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reidemiller

Guest

• Sep 10, 2003

• #146

Doh! :facepalm
You made a better find than I did.
In fact, I just ordered a maroon one for myself
Guess I'll have to sell the other one I bought.
And being able to select sizes, how great is that. No dyeing, no painting, no shrinking, and no rub off.
Price is slightly higher, but I agree, it's worth it.

Nothing like being out done on your own thread
Great find! :cheers

This is a GREAT example of why this Group Rocks!
Thanks,
Robert E.

 

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Predatormv

Well-Known Hunter

• Sep 10, 2003

• #147

On that 2nd source... which buckle is the right one to get? Also what do we think the difference in brown and Cinnamon. Last question what length does everyone get since it is supposed to have those little straps between the buckles?

 

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batninja

Well-Known Hunter

• Sep 11, 2003

• #148

i got the 'SS' (stainless steel) buckle.

As for colors, I couldn't help you. I'd give them a call, they are very friendly over the phone (they even phoned me when the order was delayed a week).

This is the best way to measure for length: Take a tape measure, put it around your waist, where the rope belt will go. It helps if you have all your existing pieces on first. From the final measurement, subtract about 8 inches. Order that size.

The buckles don't count in the length of the girth, so if you get a 36" girth, the buckles added would make it around 39" or 40" in length. That leaves about 4" for webbing.

I hope that makes sense...

 

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GuinnessNM

Active Hunter

• Sep 11, 2003

• #149

I ordered mine form the same place a little while ago and I must definitely agree with batninja on them being friendly and reliable. They are very quick with getting back to you if there are any problems with your order.

I also ordered the 'SS' and it seems to be fine..

Erik

 

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Boba Freekk

Active Hunter

• Sep 15, 2003

• #150

this is fantastic!i need a girth before oct 31st and i lost 3 weeks to my fett project.when i get off vacation im going to order myself one.perfect timing.

 

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batninja

Well-Known Hunter

• Sep 15, 2003

• #151

My advice is ORDER IT NOW. Maroon and some other colors are what they consider 'custom' colors and may take longer to ship.

For instance...

I ordered a maroon 38" SS girth on a Monday, and paid the $14 for 2-day shipping. When it didn't arrive on Friday (I needed it for a weekend gig), I E-mailed them and asked what the hold up was.

They E-mailed back (almost immediately) stating that the 'colored' girths were considered custom pieces and took longer to make/ship. They apologized for the delay as well as the misinformation (their website didn't say anything about custom pieces). They are looking to add that information to their website now.

Then they CALLED me and told me it would mail the following Monday, and I would have it Wednesday at the latest, in time for DragonCon. That made me feel alot better.

The girth arrived in the Denver mail...on Thursday...while I was stepping off a plane in Atlanta.

I don't hold it against the company, these things happen. They ARE a very friendly company to work with.

So, again, my advice is, BUY IT NOW. Don't wait until the last minute to get the girth.

 

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MR BARLOW

Hunter

• Sep 15, 2003

• #152

not sure but ....
http://www.statelinetack.com/viewProduct.do?prodNum=EI3-732210


good stuff ?
they have girth extender belts too .

I ordered one, have to figure out that dye stuff now though
B

 

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batninja

Well-Known Hunter

• Sep 16, 2003

• #153

Statelinetack.com is a great site, and they do offer the cheapest girth belts, but if you want to save yourself the trouble of dying it, check out this thread:

http://tdh.prop-planet.com/viewtopic.php?topic=6648&forum=3

 

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secol FETT

Well-Known Hunter

• Sep 30, 2003

• #154

EDITED
im planing to make my own girht, it's prety easy
you need 14 cotton strings 8mm or 5mm, i think 8mm its correct,
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be sure the large of the strings are a bit more large, you know just in case, if you see any pic of girht you can make your own, they are sewn in 3 places ie:

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also you need the two buckle belt
the first 7 wires go on one buckle and the second 7 in the other.


Sergio

 

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Lynn TXP 0369

Well-Known Hunter

• Sep 30, 2003

• #155

I just ordered one of those maroon girths off the site listed, we'll see how it goes.
Lynn

 

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reidemiller

Guest

• Sep 30, 2003

• #156

I should have mine in the next couple of days. I'll let you know about the color.
Thanks,
Robert E.

 

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Boba Freekk

Active Hunter

• Sep 30, 2003

• #157

i should have mine soon also.i cant wait, once piece i DONT have to make

 

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Mando Gunslingerr

Hunter

• Oct 2, 2003

• #158

i have a quick question.....i ordered a brown girth from that link that was listed above and i didn't pay real close attention, but it came today and was natural color with brown crossbars....i thought it was gonna be all brown....i notice that everyone was talking about an all maroon one, so did i order the wrong thing or did everyone that ordered one have to dye it...i appreciate any help on this.

 

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batninja

Well-Known Hunter

• Oct 2, 2003

• #159

Yeah, when they called me, they reiterated, "do you want a solid color, or white with maroon stripes?"

I told them all maroon. I also told them that their website didn't exactly state those options when ordering.

I'd call them, and arrange for a new one to be mailed to you. I think they'll be cool about it...

 

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J ROCK

Well-Known Hunter

• Oct 2, 2003

• #160

Hey Girth owners....I have a Mohair girth belt and tried to shrink it but it keeps coming out the same size...Do the Mohair ones shrink?? I tried boiling it for 45min and then let it sit on a board to dry....nothing...

Help

 

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