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tbrd · 03-02-2005, 09:12 AM

i bought a hume from pistol-gear for SOB,i think it's a 715-____. great price, works well. i'm right handed so i bought a lefty for SOB.

retired · 03-04-2005, 06:28 PM

This is for Super Trucker and SAint: Though I never wore a SOB while spending almost 3 decades in le, I can speak as a back expert. I have had 4 surgeries and I'm fused from t12 to s1, hence my retirement. Carrying anything over/near the spine will eventually have an effect per my spine surgeon. Those leos that carry one double handcuff case fall into that catagory. Even carrying a notebook in the back pocket is deleterious per the doc. I carried 2 cases and tried to keep them even, but they do move and still dig into the back.

Thought it may not happen right away (and it didn't with me), over a period of years of constant pressure, I believe it is a safe bet the spine may be damaged. You have to decide if it is worth the risk. I would advise since you are just beginning your le career to try to eliminate what risk factors you have control over, because there are a hell of a lot you don't have control of.

Good luck in whatever you choose and Good luck in your career. Stay safe and VEST UP!

03-02-2005, 09:12 AM	#11
tbrd XDTalk Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: pasco,fl Posts: 85	i bought a hume from pistol-gear for SOB,i think it's a 715-____. great price, works well. i'm right handed so i bought a lefty for SOB. __________________ there are many trails in life, the most important is the trail of a good human being. token-cherokeeredneckhillbillyhippy

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03-04-2005, 06:28 PM	#12
retired XDTalk 5K Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: S. Calif. Posts: 5,599	This is for Super Trucker and SAint: Though I never wore a SOB while spending almost 3 decades in le, I can speak as a back expert. I have had 4 surgeries and I'm fused from t12 to s1, hence my retirement. Carrying anything over/near the spine will eventually have an effect per my spine surgeon. Those leos that carry one double handcuff case fall into that catagory. Even carrying a notebook in the back pocket is deleterious per the doc. I carried 2 cases and tried to keep them even, but they do move and still dig into the back. Thought it may not happen right away (and it didn't with me), over a period of years of constant pressure, I believe it is a safe bet the spine may be damaged. You have to decide if it is worth the risk. I would advise since you are just beginning your le career to try to eliminate what risk factors you have control over, because there are a hell of a lot you don't have control of. Good luck in whatever you choose and Good luck in your career. Stay safe and VEST UP!