Thank you all for the encouragement and constructive criticism!

Is there anything that you would like to see offered?

I like simple layout of web sites. Sounds like you on track to making a very nice one.

Oh wow.... another way for me to spend some $$s .... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/doh.gif" alt="" />

Will you post some of your goodies out to me here mate ?? I will even pay for them... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif" alt="" />

nice work flux. looking at the site and it's nice and clean. too the point and nobody can be mistaken about what's available and how to get it.

some info I would add to the site...

barnes says he is open to ideas in his post. maybe make a page or a link to a custom orders page and explain what kind of work barnes is willing to get into.

also I noticed he refers to his years making lanyards on the page where he shows his personal bracelet. it may be a good idea to put up some "about barnes" info.

if you are not into the social networking stuff it my be good idea to at least link to a flickr or photobucket page and post updates of cool bands that you make. you will probably get a lot of "one like that" orders in that way. i remember black skull beads was a popular thing around here a while back when a dog posted some of his handy work. I have a couple of those myself.

very cool of you flux! good luck to oh barnes.

oh... can you do belts?

Lazi, you make very good points. We have discussed linking to a photobucket account, and other options, not only to show gear that he has made, but also some stuff that he currently has available - premade stuff.

This site is still in its infantile stage. It will grow and for Barnes sake, become an awesome site where every Busse & Kin fan can get all of their paracord gear. And trust me when I say that Mr. Barnes is a great guy. He even acted as a proxy for me at the INDY show yesterday. They didn't have anything I was looking for, but it was still awfully nice of him.

I like the idea of adding some "about Barnes" info.

Thanks for chiming in, and thanks for the great suggestions!

maybe I will have to scrape up some cash and get some.

I'm putting together a list of what I want from him now. I want a lanyard for each of my blades, including some more chopping lanyards for all my big stuff, and I might ask for a belt when I have the cash.

Here's a pic of the chopping lanyard Barnes included with my D-guard during the GAW. I want one for my DF and incoming B-10s too. Apparently, the Res-C lanyard hole is too thin for the chopping lanyard I have, but Barnes can make em for Res-C too I guess.

This is just a pic I took to show off my Rainwalker sheaths to friends. I couldn't be happier with all of the sheaths I have from him!

For some reason, my pics show up upside down sometimes. Let me know if that happens.

I should be making some changes to the site fairly soon to make it more user friendly. I plan on changing some pics around, adding a zoom function to the pictures, adding more pictures and eventually adding a gallery. I also want to pass control onto Barnes so he can manage content. Any one have any other features they think would be cool?

I just placed an order for a couple of Bands, a few lanyards & a chopping lanyard for my Dog Father <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/laugh.gif" alt="" />.

I want more stuff, but it's hard to decide on exactly what I want.

Has anyone placed any orders? If so, I'd love to see pics and get a review. All I have is one chopping lanyard now, which is something that I can't live without now that I have it. I can't wait to get one for the Dog Father. Currently I just use a piece of paracord that I wrap around my thumb, but it really doesn't compare. I'm excited to see how much I like the other stuff.

Yes mate, I have an arm full of Dave's stuff on the way here now... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" /> He even sent me a pre-postage pic ...all looks just as I expected... <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />

Cool guys

Nice!! That's exciting. What'd you get? Share some pics if ya can.

I ordered:

1. Barnes Band - Black & Gecko, Loop & Knot (for fashion)
2. Barnes Band - OD double thick with buckle (for camping)
3. Chopping Lanyard for my DDF - OD & Tan (camp I think?)
4. Lanyard for my ASH or BJ - OD & Black or OD & Urban Camo
5. Lanyard for my Blue & Black G-10 BAD. I left that one up to David.

I'm really psyched to get my first order. I think I will order lanyards for all of my users and zipper pulls for my pack. I'll probably get a few D-Guards too, but haven't decided. It's awesome to have found a source for such quality stuff.