I've just about worn myself out with trying to fabricate a custom harness for my freedom plate so I'm looking at the Hollis Elite 2 as an option. Has anyone tried this on their contour?
Freedom Plate and the Hollis Elite 2 Harness
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I haven’t done the Hollis harness but custom harness is easy.
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There are many solutions to each persons real and perceived issues, I don’t know wht they want for the Hollis but here is something that may work as well
www.piranhadivemfg.com
I use an H harness made up of an assemblage of bits, in Hawaii now but can send some pics of my set up next week when I get home. No sewing needed and once set up no adjustment needed, not a one piece but simple enough.
Deluxe Comfort Harness II , Piranha Dive Shop |
Here is another upgraded model of our basic harness For use with either Aluminum or a Stainless Steel Backplate! This harness comes with an anatomically shaped shoulder pads for more comfort when your wearing larger cylinders Also included are waist cushions on each side for even more comfort...
www.piranhadivemfg.com
I use an H harness made up of an assemblage of bits, in Hawaii now but can send some pics of my set up next week when I get home. No sewing needed and once set up no adjustment needed, not a one piece but simple enough.
Dive Rite has several harnesses made to be used with hard plates. Maybe check those out.
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If you're itching to make something put the bolts in the right place so you can get purchase on the bands
I'm not sure I understand. A simple nylon webbing harness, maybe with a shoulder buckle/release, won't work?
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An "H" harness like the Hollis E2 or Dive Rite TransPlate harness should do the trick.
Mine is a franken-harness made from (older) TransPac shoulders and TransPlate lowers with Sea To Summit buckles (I standardized on them so I can swap pieces between plates and since they are field replaceable for SAD purposes)
Works a treat and is quite comfortable.
ETA - I am a sternum strap kinda guy and I find the H style more comfortable and easier to get in and out of on a cramped bench.
Mine is a franken-harness made from (older) TransPac shoulders and TransPlate lowers with Sea To Summit buckles (I standardized on them so I can swap pieces between plates and since they are field replaceable for SAD purposes)
Works a treat and is quite comfortable.
ETA - I am a sternum strap kinda guy and I find the H style more comfortable and easier to get in and out of on a cramped bench.
I have the Transplate on my new CCR. Really like it, but I was also used to the Transpac from my SM rig. Sounds like the Transplate might work for the OP n
Dive Rite TransPlate Harness Only
The TransPlate (2021 Model) harness is a new Dive Rite innovation designed specifically for hard backplates, now easier to set up and adjust.
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They pretty much function the same.I have the Transplate on my new CCR. Really like it, but I was also used to the Transpac from my SM rig. Sounds like the Transplate might work for the OP n
Dive Rite TransPlate Harness Only
The TransPlate (2021 Model) harness is a new Dive Rite innovation designed specifically for hard backplates, now easier to set up and adjust.
The older TransPacs had each sides shoulder webbing and (thin) pad together as a detachable unit and are structured to allow adding/removing D-rings, etc. on the webbing. NESS had piles of them and I bought some to build my harness. The pads are thin, but enough - "just-right" for travel and ok with a skin and AL80 doubles.
The older TransPlate pads are a bit bigger, stiffer & thicker - just fine for my doubles plate with a 7mm or drysuit.
I set up shoulder straps and waist belt sides as 4 individual pieces and move them among my 3 plates as required. They are retained with tri-glides at each corner.
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