Some Zulu pics, pretty nice strap

Post by **toxicavenger** » Thu Feb 11, 2016 7:48 am

Okay here is the deal, Graham hit me up about some Zulu's straps offerings so I order up a few of them from my vendor. I really was not interested in carrying Zulu's because personally I think Maratac makes a really nice version already so why try and compete with a great product already.

Well I was wrong. I got two of them in and I have say they are better. The webbing feels tighter and more robust. They are 300mm and my Maratac is maybe 270mm, which is way too short. The hardware is the same but the buckle holes on the version I have are finished better and it seems like the webbing around the holes are seared more evenly.

So here are some pics, the solid black strap on the bottom in the pics are the Maratac. I won't be carry these right away but I think I will down the road. I can special order them if you want some.

Grahamcombat · Post by **Grahamcombat** » Thu Feb 11, 2016 8:00 am

Can't wait for mine to arrive! Thanks again for sourcing them. Love me some Zulu.

Post by **toxicavenger** » Thu Feb 11, 2016 8:14 am

Grahamcombat wrote:Can't wait for mine to arrive! Thanks again for sourcing them. Love me some Zulu.

I got them last and sent them out this morning. So let me know what you think of them.

Thanks again brother.

hoppyjr · Post by **hoppyjr** » Thu Feb 11, 2016 8:15 am

Grahamcombat wrote:Can't wait for mine to arrive! Thanks again for sourcing them. Love me some Zulu.

Shaka Zulu!

gwells · Post by **gwells** » Thu Feb 11, 2016 9:06 am

I will be keeping an eye on this.

Captdave · Post by **Captdave** » Thu Feb 11, 2016 12:47 pm

I have several Zulu and they are great straps. If I didn't already have several I'd jump on the bandwagon.

Panerai7 · Post by **Panerai7** » Thu Feb 11, 2016 1:08 pm

Just curious what do you all like about zulu, is it the nylon thickness or the hardware. I used to like zulu simply for its thicker nylon. And now that there are better thicker sturdier alternatives with nato hardware i don't particularly need a zulu

r.palace · Post by **r.palace** » Thu Feb 11, 2016 1:11 pm

Don't like them, personally. The tacticool dudes ruined them for me

moishlashen · Post by **moishlashen** » Thu Feb 11, 2016 1:20 pm

Those look good T.

Captdave · Post by **Captdave** » Thu Feb 11, 2016 1:47 pm

Panerai7 wrote:Just curious what do you all like about zulu, is it the nylon thickness or the hardware. I used to like zulu simply for its thicker nylon. And now that there are better thicker sturdier alternatives with nato hardware i don't particularly need a zulu

Thicker material sturdier hardware and I just think it looks better with some of the larger dive watches. Personal preference

gonzomantis · Post by **gonzomantis** » Thu Feb 11, 2016 5:03 pm

Panerai7 wrote:Just curious what do you all like about zulu, is it the nylon thickness or the hardware. I used to like zulu simply for its thicker nylon. And now that there are better thicker sturdier alternatives with nato hardware i don't particularly need a zulu

I like the simplicity of no keeper. Given that Terry can mod his NATO straps, i would prefer those to the bulky ZULU hardware.

Post by **BSears** » Thu Feb 11, 2016 5:13 pm

Any 24mm versions? I wonder how that'd look on the CD2.

JDC222 · Post by **JDC222** » Thu Feb 11, 2016 5:17 pm

Grahamcombat wrote:Can't wait for mine to arrive! Thanks again for sourcing them. Love me some Zulu.

^^^
This.

Grahamcombat · Post by **Grahamcombat** » Thu Feb 11, 2016 5:41 pm

Panerai7 wrote:Just curious what do you all like about zulu, is it the nylon thickness or the hardware. I used to like zulu simply for its thicker nylon. And now that there are better thicker sturdier alternatives with nato hardware i don't particularly need a zulu

The simplest answer for me is adaptability.

I can't stand NATO straps because of the fixed hardware that I can't manipulate or move based on what I need from the strap.

The Zulus give me the ability to mount the watch anywhere along the strap, which allows me to center the buckle where it feels most comfortable OR is most accessible based upon the gear and equipment I am wearing.

I often will wear a compass or GPS attached to my ZULU strap. I have found it nearly impossible to mount either of those on a NATO as seamlessly or quickly as I can on the Zulu. At the end of the day, regardless of what I put on it, it's just a useful strap that I can put anywhere, e.g. I have secured the front license plate on my Landcruiser to the ARB bumper when my plastic mounting adapter broke.

Above all things I am consumed with multifunctional-minimalism and the Zulu appeals to me.

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JDC222 · Post by **JDC222** » Thu Feb 11, 2016 5:58 pm

I need a Navy blue Zulu for the Baltic Terry!

andrema · Post by **andrema** » Thu Feb 11, 2016 6:01 pm

BSears wrote:Any 24mm versions? I wonder how that'd look on the CD2.

Probably too thick.

1954Selmer · Post by **1954Selmer** » Thu Feb 11, 2016 6:09 pm

Zulu style is my favorite. Less material for my girly wrist. They look great.

Panerai7 · Post by **Panerai7** » Thu Feb 11, 2016 7:39 pm

My bad I meant Zulu as in those rings hardware that's typical to Zulu.
I agree one piece is NATO or what you call Zulu is better for me too.

Post by **BSears** » Thu Feb 11, 2016 8:26 pm

andrema wrote:
BSears wrote:Any 24mm versions? I wonder how that'd look on the CD2.
Probably too thick.

That's what she said.

Post by **BSears** » Thu Feb 11, 2016 8:26 pm

Actually Mark you are probably correct. I hadn't thought about clearance. I have 2 Maratac NATO straps and they just fit.

Post by **toxicavenger** » Fri Feb 12, 2016 10:27 am

BSears wrote:Any 24mm versions? I wonder how that'd look on the CD2.

I have some coming to try on the CD2, so I will let you know. They are not thicker than the Maratac but the webbing fells better.

JDC222 wrote:I need a Navy blue Zulu for the Baltic Terry!

The one I have coming is Navy Blue, I think.

So let me check it out and I will let you know if it is worthy. But I can order what anyone wants.

I really have to say that I have never been a Zulu/Nato ever. But since this adventure has started I have started to enjoy them (if I ever feel like taking off Art's canvas strap, which is a great strap), I really feel my vendor has a better product than Maratac.

So if anyone wants any then let me know and I will get a special order coming in with some. I might start carrying some of the solid versions and maybe the solid with the pinstripe color. I also have a few two piece Zulu's coming in also.

Just let me know.

T.R. · Post by **T.R.** » Fri Feb 12, 2016 12:01 pm

Grahamcombat wrote:
The simplest answer for me is adaptability.

Above all things I am consumed with multifunctional-minimalism and the Zulu appeals to me.

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