chimei Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 I have an IS kit. I’ll wondering about the straps and how they compare in flexibility with the ones by Mr. Paul and whether or not to swap them out - flexibility, weight, etc. Running low on money set aside for the build. Are the Mr. Paul straps worth the purchase? Any thoughts? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minimo Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Hiya! I have both and opted for the MPSB upgrade. Both are really good but the MPSB are superior IMO, both in flexibility and shape. Both would meet approval without any issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimei Posted March 31, 2021 Author Share Posted March 31, 2021 I was surprised by the stiffness of the IS and wondered how easy they’d be to wear, store, wear again, etc. If they’d hold up over time. Are the two the same material? Does the MPSB need a different adhesive? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minimo Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 I did not attach the IS ones but others have with no issues. MPSB ones are way more flexible, definitely not as rigid. They are a similar material but not the same. You could try boiling the IS ones a bit? Maybe they will soften up? Actually, since i am not using them, let me try first so you don’t mess them up, I will report back.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimei Posted March 31, 2021 Author Share Posted March 31, 2021 Ha. Yes. That would be great. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minimo Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 So... I wrapped them with a rubber band and boiled them for about 15 minutes. They are still pretty rigid and it definitely reshaped them. I would say it’s probably not a terrible idea for the shins, but maybe not for the shoulders... Also, don’t apply as much pressure as I did... Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chimei Posted March 31, 2021 Author Share Posted March 31, 2021 I’ve had them in a rubber band to help curve them. If that doesn’t do the trick, I’ll give it a boil. Thanks 1 hour ago, Minimo said: I did not attach the IS ones but others have with no issues. MPSB ones are way more flexible, definitely not as rigid. They are a similar material but not the same. You could try boiling the IS ones a bit? Maybe they will soften up? Actually, since i am not using them, let me try first so you don’t mess them up, I will report back. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BikerScout007 Posted March 31, 2021 Share Posted March 31, 2021 Boiling worked for me. Give it a shot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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