Esstac Kywi WTFix straps installation. How to.

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5 жыл бұрын

Part 2 of 2 on my belt, focused on the use of WTFix straps and Esstac mag pouches.
Probably the best how-to that exists on KZfaq. WTFix strap installation.
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@BlueAlphaBelts 5 жыл бұрын

Helpful video! Oh and nice belt! I'll use this video to help customers when they ask. Thanks!

@3KindsOfGuns 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I've run a lot of belts, and this one is winning! Good job!

@Kolby9241 4 жыл бұрын

Blue Alpha Gear you guys absolutely rock. TJ had you on his show (LeadSlingnGinger) and I really enjoyed it. I immediately bought a carry belt you guys make after that.

@damonharrington2948 3 жыл бұрын

Just found this video and easily mounted my Esstac’s using malice clips to my WPS Blue Alpha Double Molle Belt!

@richstevens5727 2 жыл бұрын

Still waiting on my blue alpha belt but I have my esstac kywi pouches and I wanted to see some installation vids. This was very helpful! Pumped to get everything set up and put it to use for my next training session. 👍

@caseywalker9008 Жыл бұрын

Helpful video. Thanks

@DreezyT 3 жыл бұрын

Best Blue alpha/esstac tutorial on YT. Literally just installed my Kywis with WTFix straps in under 5 min

@smoakie976 3 жыл бұрын

Someone that actually understands how these are supposed to be attached! I see so many people just loop them through and they are all floppy. No one knows how to attach alice/molle. Great video!

@thegeorgiasportsman9570 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! The high tech spoon worked perfectly and I knew the proper orientation before I got started. Your video helped me get my rig setup in less than 20 minutes.

@SemperDave0311 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a Marine so I use these straps to chew on. My gear is held on with 550 cord and rigger's tape.

@thatmdguy4557 3 жыл бұрын

Super helpful I used 2 spoons to speed the instillation up and the pliers was completely ingenious thank you for this video

@damonharrington2948 3 жыл бұрын

I have the Esstac Kywis, malice clips & Blue Alpha Double Belt Rig. Your video was the best and most helpful. Thanks 🤙🏽

@Rizzaman1285 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. It was a huge help. For those of you like me who purchased the midlength version, you only use the top three rows(it is posted on the website as well). Everything worked like you showed it. You are right that it is a pain in the butt weaving it. Mine is on my shellback tactical rampage 2.0 placard which made it a lot easier than having to manipulate it on the a full vest.

@alexbouma9330 3 жыл бұрын

Short or long straps?

@offshoresavage6608 3 жыл бұрын

I just ordered my Blue Alpha Gear belt and was looking at the Esstac mag holders. I couldn’t decide on what attachment to get. I knew someone on KZfaq had to have something. I’m ordering the WTFs now. Great video!

@3KindsOfGuns 3 жыл бұрын

I've loved, and continue to love this setup as the best I have ever run, please consider subscribing!

@RyanEsstac 5 жыл бұрын

A tip.... remove the KYWI's first. makes it much easier.

@3KindsOfGuns 5 жыл бұрын

Well how would you know?!?! Joking of course, and I didn't even think of that, thanks!

@StraitD2 4 жыл бұрын

Lmao, I figured it out after I broke a partial nail off my thumb. Take the inserts out first, then use a rigid flat object ( I used my wide blade knife) to separate velcro to re-insert the kydex inserts.

@dmcx4319 4 жыл бұрын

That makes sense. Thanks.

@AAmato-hm4it 3 жыл бұрын

meh, is it easier to install with them out? yes....taking them out and back in with the included Velcro is another story and might be even a longer hassle

@Ghillie66Sniper 3 жыл бұрын

For everyone struggling to insert the kydex again because of the velcro. Slide paper in there first, then slide the insert into position and remove the paper. So much easier, works on Spiritus rigs too because they can be a nightmare.

@Arciticman907 2 жыл бұрын

The spoon trick 100% is the way to go. Great video. Thanks for the help.

@armani_5.565 Жыл бұрын

Just used this literally right now to attach my esstac kywis. Thank you, cheers!

@3KindsOfGuns Жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@jamessoden4336 4 жыл бұрын

was changing my belt setup for big Navy watchstanding and forgot how to do the WTF straps..glad yours was the first vid that popped. good stuff. i'll send you a pic of the belt when its done. kisses.

@3KindsOfGuns 4 жыл бұрын

Still haven't gotten that pic!

@Demigod3331 4 жыл бұрын

Great video and thank you! This video totally clarified on how to set this up correctly. I can't wait to test out the Esstac Kywi and my new range belt.

@mtnride4930 3 ай бұрын

EXCELLENT! Thank you. I just got AR mags in front and pistol mags on the front pouches thanks to your video I got those WTF straps on the right way. I am going to order some more for my other stuff. Liked and subbed.

@3KindsOfGuns 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!!!

@jackmarino2786 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man I ordered WTF instead of Malice and was totally lost 😅 you’re a life saver.

@3KindsOfGuns 2 жыл бұрын

No problem dude!

@tobiasowen9082 4 жыл бұрын

This video and its comment section saved me alot of hair loss and finger pain 😂😂😂 thank you even a year later

@3KindsOfGuns 3 жыл бұрын

Happy to help, hope you subscribe!

@richstevens5727 2 жыл бұрын

Nice video! To the point with minimal down time and some helpful tips! 👌💯

@prairiepatriot2162 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, exactly what I needed to get the job done. Thanks for making this.

@Pedro_Escamoso 4 жыл бұрын

Couldn’t have done it without thanks for taking the time to show it!

@3KindsOfGuns 2 жыл бұрын

You are welcome!!

@casualtactical6664 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man this helped me with my triple mag pouch . Good video buddy.

@LocketheRogue Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. Worked like a charm real hero was the tactical spoon

@3KindsOfGuns Жыл бұрын

Who doesn't love a tactical spoon?!

@obatron1 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info. Found it even easier when you remove the polymer inserts prior to installing.

@3KindsOfGuns 4 жыл бұрын

I bet!

@kaninsides1922 4 жыл бұрын

Lifesaver brother, thank you so much. Your video freaking saved me from a lot of frustration haha.

@ICanRideMiBikeWithNoHandleBars 5 жыл бұрын

Just bought a Blue Alpha Gear range belt and a couple of Estac mag pouches. This video was a HUGE help for me getting my mag pouches installed and ready for the range. Thanks for the sharing the info!

@3KindsOfGuns 5 жыл бұрын

Good, glad it helped! I'm actually doing another video this weekend on the better way to install them. Please like, share and subscribe!!

@3KindsOfGuns 5 жыл бұрын

@Secret_Armor no, because it's snaked through the middle molle. Honestly I am very very happy with them.

@phineqx 4 жыл бұрын

Literally just got one yesterday. Thankyou for the tutorial!!

@3KindsOfGuns 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely!

@D_S_88 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. This helped set up some WTFix straps on my blue alpha gear belt. Snug as a bug in a rug!

@ToPsHoTaBB6 2 жыл бұрын

Bro thank you for this installed in under 20 minutes following along

@3KindsOfGuns 2 жыл бұрын

You're welcome!

@wafflebunny123 2 жыл бұрын

Video helped me out on what to use for mounting just got a double pistol esstac pouch

@3KindsOfGuns 2 жыл бұрын

Good! Happy to help!!

@8461719 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!!!! Really needed this how to video .

@Xbulldog12 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Huge help. Great video.

@mike9126 5 жыл бұрын

This video is a lifesaver bro!

@dmcx4319 4 жыл бұрын

Dude! Good job man and thank you. Was looking at the pieces of my belt and going WTF? (I think that's why they're named that). Again thanks for doing this. Subbed.

@3KindsOfGuns 4 жыл бұрын

Happy to help! And thanks for the sub!!

@ErgonomicChair 3 жыл бұрын

Very nice! There wasn't much information that came with my esstac's haha, so this is nice.

@blanejohnson9801 5 жыл бұрын

Huge help man I would still be starting at the wtfix clips if it wasn’t for this

@3KindsOfGuns 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@elijahpage1655 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, saved me a lot of stress.

@CharlieAligaen 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative video! Thanks!

@tylerlongwell90 4 жыл бұрын

A+ on the video! Super helpful. Thanks

@3KindsOfGuns 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I'm happy it helped! Please share and subscribe!

@Charlton_Kekston 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video, much appreciated!

@3KindsOfGuns 4 жыл бұрын

Happy to have helped so many people, Please subscribe!!

@edwardrichard2561 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much. Very easy to follow.

@calebsmith2174 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video my guy

@daltongoo2683 3 жыл бұрын

Great video!! Had mine on in 10 minutes!!!

@ElucidateFurther 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative thank you.

@NomadikProd 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video!

@Cameroon110 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for uploading your video I have been trying to find a helping video and I have thank you for the video.

@3KindsOfGuns 4 жыл бұрын

Your welcome! Please like share and subscribe!

@imsogoingtodie 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tutorial, made it easy.

@3KindsOfGuns 4 жыл бұрын

Good! Happy to help!

@alphaditto Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the instruction.

@3KindsOfGuns Жыл бұрын

You're welcome

@LesPaulLefty23 4 жыл бұрын

THANK. YOU. Was tearing my hair out

@ikemouser2580 4 жыл бұрын

Having successfully installed the talls, I can say with 100% certainty, the straps included with the midheight 3 shingle are not long enough.

@3KindsOfGuns 2 жыл бұрын

They worked for me. Are you saying yours were shorter?

@nicholasburton6847 5 жыл бұрын

This helped me out. Thanks, bud.

@3KindsOfGuns 5 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! I've run them through a few range days and am very happy with them!

@th3warr1or 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, exactly what I was looking for!

@3KindsOfGuns 4 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!!

@chriswille6681 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video.

@dickie1165 2 жыл бұрын

big help. thanks brother.

@williampittman7055 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful, appreciate it

@JohnBrown-ly9md 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man. Made it easy.

@lolaland5595 Жыл бұрын

Super helpful, thanks a ton

@3KindsOfGuns Жыл бұрын

Your welcome! Happy this video is still helping people almost 4 years later!

@packetlossenjoyer 2 жыл бұрын

lol that was a confusing mess made clear by this video, thank you

@fozzybear9114 2 жыл бұрын

Work. Thank you!

@michaelwoodward5787 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you Sir for doing this video! Just got my Kiwis today and those straps didn't make any sense. Take care 🇺🇸

@bryanpatio2479 5 жыл бұрын

Another helpful tip is to use a rigid zip tie and feed it through the WTFix strap and then feed the ziptie through the webbing; then pull it through :D no need to remove the kydex or stretch out the webbing! You can get through all 4 straps in less than a few minutes :)

@ezimens 4 жыл бұрын

Genius

@3KindsOfGuns 2 жыл бұрын

But muh crack spoon!!!!

@chrisredman3418 2 жыл бұрын

@@3KindsOfGuns it also helps if you bend the belt backwards a little to create a gap in the webbing. I had to convert a cereal spoon to a crack spoon to make sure i had the correct tools.

@3KindsOfGuns 3 ай бұрын

Yes!

@bluebatman7 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much for this. Liked and subbed. Appreciate it.

@3KindsOfGuns 4 жыл бұрын

Happy it helped;

@DerrickCuffie Жыл бұрын

Yup... video saved lol. Waiting for my belt now

@3KindsOfGuns Жыл бұрын

Good!

@danmoore2962 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! You saved me a ton of grief.

@3KindsOfGuns 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Happy it helped!

@nicocooper9217 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video man. Needed something thin to go through the little slits of a kydex sheath for a punch dagger on the front of my tactical baby carrier lol🤣. The standard button straps would not fit through and i didnt want to use zip ties like a peasant. 🤷🏻‍♂️

@3KindsOfGuns 4 жыл бұрын

Happy to help! Please subscribe!

@gabrielsbullet7699 2 жыл бұрын

Great info thanks bro

@3KindsOfGuns 2 жыл бұрын

Happy to help!

@shaun_177 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro ! Great video. So tip I figured out - THE SPOON ! - Use it for everything. When pushing the strap through the molle on the belt, put top of the strap on the spoon. Push the spoon through the first belt loop and set the tip of strap on TOP of spoon. It sticks because the material of the strap. Guide er on through. Money. Edit: same when weaving through mag pouch

@3KindsOfGuns 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Please consider subscribing.

@shaun_177 2 жыл бұрын

@3 Kinds Of Guns done 🤙🏻

@3KindsOfGuns 2 жыл бұрын

@@shaun_177 great thanks for sticking around!!!

@nathanweston7745 2 жыл бұрын

Great video thx man

@minilogoguy18 5 ай бұрын

Another thing to do that helps a ton is to remove the kydex insert of the pouch and weaving becomes way easier

@3KindsOfGuns 4 ай бұрын

I've heard that, was just too dumb to do it at the time.

@bigboi9877 4 жыл бұрын

Great video bro

@3KindsOfGuns 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@syme71 4 жыл бұрын

very helpful, thank you

@evileddy9844 4 жыл бұрын

Good stuff!

@winkwankerman2220 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@RevivalDefense 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate you for this video 😂

@ricardoortiz9630 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, good sir

@3KindsOfGuns 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely, happy to help!!

@MrKlein83 5 жыл бұрын

Very helpful video, thank you for taking the time to show us a few tips & tricks! Looking at about the same setup (WPS battle belt & kywi pouches). How do you like the magazine spacing on this 2+2 side by side setup? I was thinking of doing all individual pistol/rifle pouches or double pistol gap & individual rifle pouches just so I can change/customize the belt if needed but it looks more like a fight it once and leave it system. Oh yeah, thumbs up for sure!

@3KindsOfGuns 5 жыл бұрын

It's great. I really don't have a single complaint about it. I have run it about 6 or 7 times at the range, and am very happy. These mag pouches are very very fast. As always, please like, share, and subscribe!!

@3KindsOfGuns 2 жыл бұрын

As to how I like it? I am still using that setup 3 years later..... so YES!

@Joemama-jq8fm 4 жыл бұрын

butter knife takes less than 30 seconds each. put it in spin it couple times then fold the strap over the tip and it goes right in.

@3KindsOfGuns 2 жыл бұрын

yup!

@DahlFreeman 4 жыл бұрын

Very nice!!

@cypherpls Жыл бұрын

Don’t know if you figured this out yet or not, but bend your belt the opposite way (bending belt molle inwards), and the molle will now expand making it a lot easier to snake whatever system you have through. Great video by the way

@3KindsOfGuns Жыл бұрын

Good tip!

@jeremywilson8334 4 ай бұрын

Good job

@3KindsOfGuns 4 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@andyrey8536 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@rjchyrich4434 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks man!, you got a like and sub from me, no info out on this

@newerest1 4 жыл бұрын

hey! i got a blue alpha belt and these as well lol.

@leatiogie 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@3KindsOfGuns 4 жыл бұрын

Happy it helped, please subscribe and share!

@beri232 10 ай бұрын

What made you choose the WTF straps vs Malice?

@3KindsOfGuns 10 ай бұрын

I had used malice clips before, and I was curious about the wtfix straps. 5 years later, I'm still using the wtfix straps.

@HickLif3 5 жыл бұрын

When you put the straps in every row it makes it as if it is actually sewn into the belt or what ever you are attaching it to. I do it just for that piece of mind, I hate my stuff flapping around

@3KindsOfGuns 5 жыл бұрын

That is true. I've been running that set up for a while now, and do not wish I used more. It's very secure, and stays tight to the belt. More certainly wouldn't hurt anything though.

@seanmorse1389 3 жыл бұрын

What length wtfix straps did you use?

@3KindsOfGuns 2 жыл бұрын

I believe they were short, but they were whatever came with the pouch.

@vincescipione7875 4 жыл бұрын

If you are looking to buy these, dont bother, lasts about a shift on a duty belt before they loosen, yes I watched the video multiple times, yes I followed the directions, just go buy malice clips.

@3KindsOfGuns 4 жыл бұрын

I've used mine over a year with no complaints.

@deafboy95 4 жыл бұрын

does it wobble, move around, or it solid to stay on belt

@3KindsOfGuns 4 жыл бұрын

Its solid.

@mossberg6024 4 жыл бұрын

Life saver

@snowboarddude117 5 жыл бұрын

One thing I'm wondering. Guess I'll try when my belt is here but why not pull the WTFix through all the front molle strips then use hemostats to pull the long remaining tails through the back of the kywi?

@mattdavey2741 5 жыл бұрын

Did this as well. Bro tip go ahead and save pushing that wft strap through the mag pouch until the end attach to belt first then run the strap all the way through the mag pouch.

@seanlehmann4235 3 жыл бұрын

I used the hemostats after seeing your reply and it worked like a champ.

@3KindsOfGuns 2 жыл бұрын

hemostats are a great idea as well.

@jeffro512 2 жыл бұрын

Haha I have a designated tactical butter knife I use when it's time to fight with all things MOLLE

@gunnerjoe53 Жыл бұрын

Tip: Remove the Kydex inserts before threading the straps, makes it easier to thread .

@3KindsOfGuns Жыл бұрын

Yeah, no question about that! I made this video a few years ago, it was my first time playing with those pouches.

@alexanderlevin6116 2 жыл бұрын

Skip to 1:50 and set speed to 2x

@3KindsOfGuns 2 жыл бұрын

I mean, you're not wrong.

@Veprem 3 жыл бұрын

Esstac or another company should consider designing pistol holsters using this concept. A plastic retention holster wrapped in fabric.

@3KindsOfGuns 2 жыл бұрын

So that is kind of what a lot of safariland holsters are going to now.

@Kevin-rq9uy 4 жыл бұрын

Great video man! Question: Did the use of only 3 straps work out for you, or did you have to go back and add more?

@3KindsOfGuns 4 жыл бұрын

Still just running the three

@Kevin-rq9uy 4 жыл бұрын

@@3KindsOfGuns Thanks for the info bud! Installing mine now...If I can ever get the belt loops off out lol.

@3KindsOfGuns 2 жыл бұрын

3 years later, I am still running the same three straps.

@nattybumpo4384 3 жыл бұрын

Hemostat is your friend, pull, no push.

@cgc86crock 3 жыл бұрын

Are these the short straps or the long

@3KindsOfGuns 2 жыл бұрын

Believe those are short, but that was several years ago.

@xFETTx 5 жыл бұрын

Have you had a problem with how loose the WTFix are on the pistol pouch? Mine are not tight to my molle belt and just flop out a tad. Thank you!

@3KindsOfGuns 5 жыл бұрын

Not at all. Did you snake yours back through the middle the way I did?

@xFETTx 5 жыл бұрын

3 Kinds Of Guns yes I did. They are on a blue alpha gear 1.75 molle belt. WTFidea told me they will be that way since the straps weren’t designed for it

@3KindsOfGuns 5 жыл бұрын

@@xFETTx what length straps are you using and did you tuck the excess?

@xFETTx 5 жыл бұрын

3 Kinds Of Guns I am using the shorts! I actually pulled the second portion of the tabs through the last slit in the straps to get it as tight as possible. I then tucked all the excess up inside the Kywis. Over time it will work its way out to where it will have a slight flop. They make a WTFix keeper that has multiple sizing tabs and I think it would be great if they designed their standard WTFix strap with that same design. Would completely eliminate any sizing issues.

@3KindsOfGuns 5 жыл бұрын

@@xFETTx definitely not my experience with them. They stay tight to my belt, and are not floppy at all. And I have been running them for a while now.