- 1. Water Belt MK11
- 2. SUP Water Belt MK11
- 3. SUP Touring Belt MK11
- 4 Belt use Safety Advice
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1. Water Belt MK11The Water Belt is a waist belt with a revised front buckle quick release short tail (QRST) at the front.
A versatile 40mm belt limited in use only by the boundaries of your imagination. Rear buckle is the Whetman Equipment own design stainless eccentric loading quick release buckle A Whetman Equipment original design |
Rear 25mm black webbing can hold a throwline for quick release deployment. It can be used as an anchor point for a quick release tow; hence when towing it can be released off the 25mm webbing cam buckle at the rear or released from the front main buckle therefore if it spins around then you always have access to a quick release point! There is a D ring anchored with powerful bar tack stitching for other system initiatives. |
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QRST
All of the new MK11 belts have a new quick release short tail (QRST) system on the front 40mm cam buckle. The QRST does not require cutting to size. This makes the quick release mechanism safer and more reliable. There are two adjustment sliders on each side of the buckle so that the belt can be evenly adjusted to keep the cam buckle centered for easy access. To release apply a Pull and Punch: To deploy an effective quick release pull and punch forward the release toggle and with a short tail the belt will quick release.
All of the new MK11 belts have a new quick release short tail (QRST) system on the front 40mm cam buckle. The QRST does not require cutting to size. This makes the quick release mechanism safer and more reliable. There are two adjustment sliders on each side of the buckle so that the belt can be evenly adjusted to keep the cam buckle centered for easy access. To release apply a Pull and Punch: To deploy an effective quick release pull and punch forward the release toggle and with a short tail the belt will quick release.
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The Whetman Equipment own design stainless eccentric loading cam buckle is built for robust outdoor conditions. It positively clamps the webbing in position and will hold a considerable load. A sharp tug on the toggle will release the buckle and allow the webbing to escape. MK11 Belt Sizes Small up to 34 inches Medium up to 40 inches Large up to 46 inches |
What is the purpose of the red sleeve in the middle of the 25mm black webbing?
When holding a throwline it prevents the bag from bunching up .
When towing, a line can be connected on the far side of the red sleeve from the quick release to increase security. A SUP leash can also be attached here.
When holding a throwline it prevents the bag from bunching up .
When towing, a line can be connected on the far side of the red sleeve from the quick release to increase security. A SUP leash can also be attached here.
2. SUP Water Belt MK11
For river/estuary use it has a separate extension SUP leash connector aswell as holds a throwline/accessory pouch/camera.
The MK11 is fitted with the new QRST system.
For river/estuary use it has a separate extension SUP leash connector aswell as holds a throwline/accessory pouch/camera.
The MK11 is fitted with the new QRST system.
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SUP Extension quick release and throwline holder
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Here shown connected to a WW SUP Leash
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The SUP Water Belt has an extra extender quick release attached with power stitching to the belt. The extender is 22cm long & has a D ring/ Stainless Keyring to attach to the leash. The extender allows easy reach to release the leash.
The images below shows a SUP leash tied to the D ring on the extender and a River Rat 12m throwline on the belt.
The images below shows a SUP leash tied to the D ring on the extender and a River Rat 12m throwline on the belt.
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3. SUP Touring Belt Mk11
SUP touring leash mounted to the rear.
The MK11 is fitted with the new QRST system.
SUP touring leash mounted to the rear.
The MK11 is fitted with the new QRST system.
For touring SUP this is a simple easy to use leash connector.
The extension makes it easy to reach.
The stainless keyring will fit directly onto most leash swivels allowing a neat simple connection.
The extension makes it easy to reach.
The stainless keyring will fit directly onto most leash swivels allowing a neat simple connection.
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Below: Fitted to a leash swivel. Below: Fitted to a Whetman Equipment Touring Leash
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4. Belt Safety Advice
4A New MK11 Models
All of the new MK11 belts have a new quick release short tail (QRST) system on the front 40mm cam buckle. The QRST does not require cutting to size. This makes the quick release mechanism safer and more reliable. There are two adjustment sliders on each side of the buckle so that the belt can be evenly adjusted to keep the cam buckle centered for easy access. To release apply a Pull and Punch: To deploy an effective quick release pull and punch forward the release toggle and with a short tail the belt will quick release.
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4b Previous Belt Models
Adjust the belt length to fit your waist so that the large main quick release buckle is central in front and any rear accessory is aligned central to the rear. To adjust use the belt slider and also use the webbing through the main buckle. Adjust whilst wearing kit you will be using on the water. Once the belt is adjusted to fit you there will be excess webbing tailing out of the main buckle. It is highly recommended to cut the excess tail so that a very short length tail remains: tail length approx 8cm.
Cut the tail using sharp scissors or a hot knife. Make sure the end edge is melted and flat so there are no rough burrs. A short tail will allow a much quicker release of the belt in an emergency.
Pull and Punch
To deploy an effective quick release pull and punch forward the release toggle and with a short tail the belt will quick release.
Water Belt safety info
Throwline carry
Tow mounting point
25mm stainless steel quick
Quick release cam buckle
Stainless D ring attachment point
To fit adjust evenly using both slide adjusters
so that the front buckle is centered and
the rear buckle is also centered.
Advise wash in detergent and hang to dry.
Do not store in the sun
Pull and Punch
To deploy an effective quick release pull and punch forward the release toggle and with a short tail the belt will quick release.
Water Belt safety info
Throwline carry
Tow mounting point
25mm stainless steel quick
Quick release cam buckle
Stainless D ring attachment point
To fit adjust evenly using both slide adjusters
so that the front buckle is centered and
the rear buckle is also centered.
Advise wash in detergent and hang to dry.
Do not store in the sun