STRAP...My take on the "Football Strap"

[pete2528ca]

Ok, so I am not a huge fan of American Football. I don't understand how a contact sport can be played with all that equiptment on. I myself am a rugby player. Give me electrical tape over a helmet any day of the week. Anyway, after seeing some pictures of "football straps," I decided to make my own. Now bear in mind that this is not your traditional brown pig skin.

What we have here is a very nice Gilbert XT400 all weather Rugby Ball. My buddy suggested trying to make one out of one of my spare balls. I decided to use the one that had the least wear on it. I am actually quite happy with how it turned out.

The top is rubber, the underside is suede. It is remarkably comfortable.

Later guys...

Pietro

 

[levelmanroger]

That is just very, very cool. Great work!

 

[pete2528ca]

thanks...

 

[daytona4me]

That is really sharp.. good idea.. great outcome..

You will need equipment when someone 235pounds who runs a 4.3 40 hits you at full stride.. I watch it for the speed, the timing required and the hits that can be heard from a mile away..

Really good idea and great cut.. you chose the perfect spot on the ball..

 

[pete2528ca]

actually it is made from two panels on the ball. the top part was cut at the B and the bottom part started at the L if you know what i mean....

thanks again guys