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Originally Posted by yustonuser
Folks - I am about to order this case and am trying to decide between the STi and the STiL. I really like the idea of the open top without a flap, but wondered if anyone, after a few months, have noticed it falling out by accident.
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I now have two custom STi cases. The first I've had for about a month or so, the second I ordered a couple of weeks after the first one arrived and I decided I liked it well enough. The first one is in mahogany and you can really tell the difference in the upgraded leather - VERY nice! I was so happy with the first case that I ordered a second in the standard black...nice enough quality leather with no upgrade cost.
I shared your concern on whether or not the case would loosen up, but thus far neither has with daily use. The top might expand ever so slightly, but the base has remained snug and I can turn the case over, hold it by the edges, shake it fairly firmly and the BB does not slip out. So you could do a hand stand or jumping jacks and have no fear. Granted the STiL will give you a bit more peace of mind, but for me I neither like the look or additional work of the snap closure when I feel it's not necessary.
I only have ONE small complaint on the case - it got hung up on my seat belt one day without realizing it and a firm, but not forceful, pull caused the fixed belt clip to separate from the case and completely pull out of the leather slip after breaking the stitching. I was able to slide the clip back in and it's still firm enough to hold, but I would've expected stronger stitching. I understand it was my fault and that's not an everyday usage scenario, but many cases have been broken by getting hung on a seat belt, etc. and I would've liked to have seen a stronger bond between the case and clip. For that reason I might suggest upgrading to the heavy duty clip for extra sturdiness.
Bottom line - the STi cases are great, have a slim profile (don't know what the person above was referring to in them being "too large"), nice quality leather, look good, function well and no worries on loosening - at least with the all-leather version for the standard slim battery.
Order & enjoy! Oh - one last point, the complaint on Fortte's responsiveness and customer service is the first I've seen thus far. I've communicated with both Salo and Monica from Fortte numerous times and they were always extremely helpful and attentive. You can see for yourself that they read this forum and will respond directly.