cryptastix Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 I was wondering if it would be a good idea to invest in upgraded hand straps for the rochelle. If so, could someone point me in the correct type of straps? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Colpitts Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 I have the Elise Hayden duet, which is the fraternal twin of the Rochelle, I believe. The straps are perfectly functional, but I got the feeling in a month or so that they were sort of "rough" on the back of my hands, particularly the right. So....what I did was grab a tired wool sock with thin toe, cut the toe out, double/triple the sock on itself, and thread it around the strap. Voila, a much improved, comfortable "custom" strap. Perhaps that will help you, too. By the way, it may have been inspired by a similar "look" on C-net active member Jody Kruskal's posts. I don't know if Jody uses a sock, or some other padding.... Regards, David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cryptastix Posted August 21, 2016 Author Share Posted August 21, 2016 Does this add a bunch of support? also what # hole do you put your hand strap screw in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Colpitts Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 FWIW, I have the sock padding the right, and am in the first hole. That leaves about 3/8" of space under my palm when I pull, and leaves enough room to move to all keys. I didn't feel the same minor discomfort on the left, and have not padded it. On that, I have the fifth (of six) hole engaged. As far as support goes, I guess the padded side feels more supported. I have not found the need to pad my Anglo straps, for some reason....well, one of four, I did. I had the extra sock, you know. Regards, David Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edvasicek Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 If you are interested in support, here is what I do. I use soft wrist braces -- wrap around types with velcro. Sometimes I use carpal tunnel braces, too (I struggle with carpal tunnel for over a decade). This adds support for my wrists and keeps my hands from getting numb. Here is a link to the wrap-around ones I use when I play the concertina: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01IEZAS4K/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 There are many other versions of this available. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Marino Posted July 17, 2017 Share Posted July 17, 2017 My first question is wear are you feeling or noticing the stress or annoyance? From that point we can look at what would be the best fix for the issue. Michael Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimLucas Posted July 18, 2017 Share Posted July 18, 2017 (edited) My first question is wear are you feeling or noticing the stress or annoyance? From that point we can look at what would be the best fix for the issue. Is it possible that the "best" solution could involve changing what one does with the hands to hold the instrument, instead of or in addition to something involving the straps? Edited July 18, 2017 by JimLucas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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