The Gel in the DGA gels strapz aren't Dr Schols gel. Lmao, they're surgical gel absorbers. Used primarily in surgeries to soak up blood and excess fluids, and promote coagulation.
But, the first and second round of DGA Gels were poop. The third have been fantastic and are holding up very well. All of the quality control issues that they were having have been addressed and they are now quite good straps. There are two problems with the DGA strapz that I've had problems with. ALSO, those of you considering the Tool Riders, they are identical to the DGA Gel strapz, and SUFFER THE SAME PROBLEMS.
These two problems are that the gel straps are rough as hell on your arms taking your bag on and off, especially if you're playing shirtless. Just don't be a panzy, and this isn't much of a problem.
The real problem is the strap adjusters are plastic, they're ****. The Bag doesn't stay put without some sort of MacGyvering to keep them from self-adjusting during transport. The bag constantly shifts and unless you leave all four straps fully extended they won't stay where you put them. I eventually took large safety pins and put them under the adjusters on all four straps. Other than those to problems these straps are just as comfortable and durable as my old Phenix Quads.