
I keep churning out grass-cutting blog posts day after day without learning my lesson.
It’s like pachinko (though I don’t play it)—I’m bound to hit the jackpot again, hehe.
I’m a big fan of the Makita 40V Max grass trimmer.
The thing is, Makita products in general come with belts that are just terrible—basically unusable.
The hardware especially is so flimsy it’s hopeless.
I’d really love it if they sold a separate belt that could handle heavier use.
I threw out the included belt, so I picked up a HAKUBA 3D foam shoulder belt to try out.
When you think about it, as long as it’s long enough, you can use it for anything.


Sometimes the bag itself is heavier than the tool, you know? That’s what I thought.
This amazing product is selling on Amazon and elsewhere for around 1,600 yen.
3D pad × ergocurve —that sounds pretty impressive, doesn’t it?
Since you’re wearing it on your shoulder, the better the fit and cushioning, the better.

Boom!
It fits! The padding doesn’t shift! And the breathability is excellent.
Just hearing that makes you want to try it, right?
I also realized that camera gear is surprisingly fun to explore.
Looks like there’ll be a version 2 coming up.


The attention to detail on the plastic parts is incredible.
It uses components from DURAFLEX, a company whose parts are even adopted by the U.S. military.
The hook section bears a lot of stress and breaks easily, so HAKUBA has really thought this through.
Here’s what it looks like in person! I’m already wanting to get one.



It’s quite—actually, very—high quality and beautiful.
It’s the kind of product that deserves words like “solid and robust.”
The hook moves freely—that’s the best part!




The hook section twists freely, so the movement is excellent.
The belt fits faithfully while moving with you—that’s the impression I got.
For around 1,600 yen, it’s an amazing product.
Here’s how it looks in actual use.


I’d really recommend giving this a try instead of the Makita belt.
The load on my shoulder has become much easier. The difference between this and the Makita belt is night and day.
For around 1,600 yen, this level of performance is fantastic.
If I’m being greedy, I’d love easier belt attachment and detachment,
and it would be perfect if I could adjust the length with one hand.
There might be even better options out there if the length matches, like camera straps.
I’ll look for a version 2 when I get the chance.
Anyway, I bought this because the included Makita strap broke.
I’m really happy with the result, so check it out!
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