ElectricZombie
Contributor
Hi. I have a few more DIR questions that I was wondering about. I'm slowly getting all the pieces for my DIR rig and hope to have the BP and harness in next week. As for the questions...
1. Weight belt or integrated? In the DIR III video, the weight belt is preffered but the reasoning is not explained. Why the weight belt? It seems like integrated weights would be counterproductive in achieving the uncluttered/streamlined look. (I use integrated weights now BTW) I'm not sure which one to choose. I'll only need to start adding weight to my rig once I get a dry suit.
2. Safe Second. The book suggests an unbalanced design since it's less likely to fail or freeflow. I've never had a problem with a balanced reg doing either. Should I still go with an unbalanced reg just in case? The only unbalanced I own is a yellow R190 so, I would have to spray paint it black or get another.
3. When rigging the harness, are the keepers really needed on the shoulder straps?
4. Should a 55lb Halcyon wing be enough lift for steel 100s? What if I start adding 2-3 stage bottles later?
Thanks
1. Weight belt or integrated? In the DIR III video, the weight belt is preffered but the reasoning is not explained. Why the weight belt? It seems like integrated weights would be counterproductive in achieving the uncluttered/streamlined look. (I use integrated weights now BTW) I'm not sure which one to choose. I'll only need to start adding weight to my rig once I get a dry suit.
2. Safe Second. The book suggests an unbalanced design since it's less likely to fail or freeflow. I've never had a problem with a balanced reg doing either. Should I still go with an unbalanced reg just in case? The only unbalanced I own is a yellow R190 so, I would have to spray paint it black or get another.
3. When rigging the harness, are the keepers really needed on the shoulder straps?
4. Should a 55lb Halcyon wing be enough lift for steel 100s? What if I start adding 2-3 stage bottles later?
Thanks