Okay so this is the garment rack I bought on Amazon a week ago but haven't got a chance to test until today.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BH ... UTF8&psc=1
This rack can hold 400lbs. so it means, I can do pull ups on it... (I haven't tried that yet lol)
Now, I got people telling me that I'm risking my dolls if I ever plan using this for as an alternative stand.
They recommend me to buy that hundred or two hundred dollar punching bag stand that is also heavy.
Of course, I went to the cheapest and also durable and portable. Plus side of this is I can now hang some clothes
when not in use xD
So today I shall prove that this rack is more than a rack and will put the myth of it not able to hold DS Dolls.
For this experiment, I'm going to use Sayumi and Momomi. They volunteered so I didn't force them.
(I was actually doing a Nautical Nautiness entry for Momomi.)
Let's see...
As you can see, I already set this up using the belt to hang her because the tube to hang above is too big.
I looks like she hanging in there. I've been constantly timing her for about an hour, nothing loose to the belt.
There maybe alternative chain to create a hook above but using belt right now since I have nothing right now.
Okay now you saw my setup for Momomi. Now, how did I actually do it.
Here's how it's done.
First you need a belt:
Next is do this::
Next is we make a lock for security:::
Now tighten it up.
Now let's try it on the Garment Steel.
Now we got the custom chain setup. Let's set up Sayumi.
Alrighty Sayumi, time to remove your head so we can attach that hook kit thingy.
Sometimes removing her head is a pain. You'll understand this when you constantly change her clothes.
Let's attached that kit.
There you go. Any position would work. Now let's put her head back.
First and for most before you put the head back, if you're like me struggling to pick the head up, you'll in for
some frustration time with her. So this lessen the tension. Powder that part of her neck.
Powdering it not only help her head move smoothly but also give you a chance to pull her head straight up
without hassle from it.
Don't forget the powder underneath the head as well. That thing is another cause of this problem with head removal.
Let's attached it back to the body base.
Now this kit will give you a sort of blockage that unable you to put her head all the way. It's simple, just push it down no problem.
Don't worry, she won't get anywhere damage, it was inside the metal tube so nothing going bad outside.
That's not final, push it all the way down.
This wig, we will have to drill our way with the hook. This is her default wig so all you need is put it normally on her.
Once you put it on her, just attached it and kinda tear up a hole where the hook is.
Here you go, Sayumi is ready to fly!
She'll join her sister soon. Let's get ready.
Now I have to make sure Sayumi is safe. I'll put some pillow sack underneath. This is in case she falls, she will have some time before falling completely and me holding the camera will be able to catch her. That is if the belt fails.
Now it's secured, let's attached the hook on the other end on her head.
We're set, let's hang her... ehrmm... float her.
Weee!!! The rack can hold both of them. As a matter of fact, I have more room for 5 more dolls.
The 145 series is 45lbs. and below so they can withstand this rack. The belt chain is another story.
The chain I attached Sayumi with is starting to become loose. (I told you Sayumi, stop eating burgers or you'll gain weight xD)
Since it gotten loose, all I need is tighten another knott and it's back to secured state.
Alright, both of them are hanging together for more than 30 minutes. Great, let's pose a stand for both of them.
Posing them can be a bit hard at time. They keep moving back and forth... I mean swing back and forth.
As you can see how tall this Garment rack is. A 158 Doll or above won't have any problem.
My height is 5'6 feet and this rack is still taller than me. (170cm)
Let's remove the pillows because they had been secured anyways. No problems anymore.
As you can see, they're still floating.
The belt is sturdy enough to hold them. I hope I can find an alternative as I fear this belt will one day cause a major
damage to both of them and future dolls.
So I recommend this rack for alternative stand. It's only $80 less and can hold up to 5-7 dolls that has 45lbs. weight.
5 would be enough. I weight around 200+lbs. I'll try to hang on it soon.
Of course, you don't have to but I'm a cheap bastard xD and rather spend my money on more dolls than buying an expensive
stand. Good day haha
Cheeseburgers!!
RJ