[NightKnight]

I think your logic is sound. The only downsides I can think of are:
1. It might be more cumbersome because they would want to unfold.
2. You might have more friction between the bands due to the sharp angles.

Would it perhaps be better to wind the bands in a spiral around the shaft/mount point? Maybe something like the picture I posted below. This would require there to be a platform directly behind the prong to get the Over The Top effect.

 

[NightKnight]

Well, looks like I was a moment too late. Tex already made some great points.

 

[NightKnight]

I think your logic is sound. The only downsides I can think of are:
1. It might be more cumbersome because they would want to unfold.
2. You might have more friction between the bands due to the sharp angles.

Would it perhaps be better to wind the bands in a spiral around the shaft/mount point? Maybe something like the picture I posted below. This would require there to be a platform directly behind the prong to get the Over The Top effect.

Jorg,

Have you had a chance to try this idea out?

 

[NightKnight]

Bill,

Do you think that the Saunders bands, with their single loop per side and plastic pocket design, are more reliable than traditional pouches?

 

[NightKnight]

But it is strange, they do not break IN the kink, but about 3-5 mm before the kink position, in relaxed condition.

I had this happen to me yesterday on a linatex band. Very strange!