Super biobelt. Cheap, fast, and VERY durable. And a Hoosier company. 10% off, coupon code INGO.
https://www.daltechforce.com/collections/superbio-gun-belts
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Is SOE Gear worth the money?
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Super biobelt. Cheap, fast, and VERY durable. And a Hoosier company. 10% off, coupon code INGO.
https://www.daltechforce.com/collections/superbio-gun-belts
The Bubba Effect
Grandmaster
I dropped by their old shop when I was taking a class at Tactical Response. John was kind of a dick (except the kind of part). I would not recommend planning on stopping by out of the blue and chewing the fat while the sew shop whips up your order.
I'm not trashing SOE or John. I love their gear and am not overly put off by John being a dick.
I love my SOE AR Micro Rig. If I did not have one, I would pick one up in a heartbeat. Before I dropped $500 on a full sized chest rig from SOE, I would put together a plate carrier and plates, like a PIG plate carrier. I have some SOE stuff (micro rig, small and large trauma kits, variety of pouches). I like their stuff. It works and it takes a hell of a beating, but I do not think their full sized chest rigs are a good value compared to some of their very good competitors.
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True, but nowhere does it say "no grab shoulders from behind"!There is a sign in the bathroom that says no grabass
You must have been a coupon code
You mentioned you wanted a simple belt. I suggested a simple belt that I think is a better alternative. (good product, fast ship, Hoosier company, INGO advertiser, etc)
I have yet to talk to anyone that doesnt like their BioBelt. Dont get me wrong. I have a SOE cobra belt. Its awesome. I just dont wear it because its a PITA to thread it. I have to unthread the male end of the buckle, struggle to thread the belt, then reattach. Reverse at night to remove it.
So not hating on SOE, I like their products. They just arent always the best option.
Best thing I've found is running a google search of "WTS SOE ........" and find something used right now. I bought a 12ga micro rig from here on ingo for around $70. I doubt it was ever used, and I'm not much of a shotgun guy anyway so I don't use it that much, but it's nice to have it.
I have two of the biobelts now, they are okay... . For wearing in my jeans, I liked my old Galco belt the best, but the velcro strap that secures it is just about all worn out.You mentioned you wanted a simple belt. I suggested a simple belt that I think is a better alternative. (good product, fast ship, Hoosier company, INGO advertiser, etc)
Dont get me wrong. I have a SOE cobra belt. Its awesome. I just dont wear it because its a PITA to thread it. I have to unthread the male end of the buckle, struggle to thread the belt, then reattach. Reverse at night to remove it.
So not hating on SOE, I like their products. They just arent always the best option.
Funny story of how big a dick John is. Couple of years back, yours truly purchased a half dozen SOE beer coozies. I gave most away as gifts, but kept one for myself. It went everywhere with me, being Ranger banded to the shifter in the JEEP. Well, on one excursion or another, I "lost" it. Tore the JEEP apart, the house, the garage...I loved that coozie! Dejected, I ordered more(to replace mine, and some more giveaways), in the meantime, my wife contacted SOE/John via FB email, whatev, explaining my life or death situation, and wanting to buy another to replace the one I'd lost. He emailed her back moments later asking for her address. She gave it to him and he said not to worry they were on it. Several days pass, and I come home and the wife confronts me with a brand new coozie and a box of SWAG they threw in, explaining what she did, and what they in turn did. John Willis, dick that he is, replaced my "lost" coozie absolutely free of charge, and threw in a box load of badassery to boot! A day or so later, the replacement box I paid for came in, and my buddy calls me and tells me he has my coozie, I left it in their pool house the last time I was over!
The Bubba Effect
Grandmaster
I really like their convertible bungee slings. I have used them as a one point sling for move and shoot classes and I have used them as a two point for hasty and as a modified loop sling in prone.
John Willis is a good man. I'm sure the man will be financially well off forever because of his drive and determination and his abilities. Also he has a strong wife who is his partner and awesome kids who won't grow up to be leaches on society. BUT, if he ever needed anything id give it to him. I'd find a way to help,him because of who he is as a person. John Willis inspires people to be better for themselves and others. The simple *****es will never get that.
Thats an awesome story brother. You know when I read it I wasn't even surprised he did that. Because I have read (im sure you have too), so many stories of johns generosity and kindness to complete strangers that I can't even count them all. And I'm sure there's many many more that we will never hear about. Sometimes it's all about how you come at a person and your intentions. Im proud to have met him and his family and toured his shop and to be a customer
He can be brash, but he takes it like he gives it. He's not perfect and has bad days just like anyone else. He didn't like the fact that we went by there, but he told us to come back after he closed and he gave us a full tour of the place.
