Can anyone tell me why the DIR placement of the cannister is on the belt? My cannister weighs in at 16 lbs dry and is 6 lbs negative underwater. I found this to be very uncorfortable.
I contructed a bracket, and use a cam strap to clamp the cannister to my single tank. The cable entry and switch are positioned at the bottom. I can easily reach back and switch the light on or off. I have a D handle on the lid that doubles as a switch guard, and carrying handle.
My buddy alternatively has two quick links at each end of his cannister and connects to his backplate.
The cannister is about 5 inches in diameter, and lays nicely next to my backplate wing and the tank. The cross section of the cannister could add some additional drag.
I considered the possible need to ditch the weight, but we already carry over 18 lbs (dry suit divers) of ditchable weight.
The jpeg attached shows a metal cam strap, but I have since switched to a standard 2 inch nylon tank cam strap. (its easier to pack.)
I would be interested hearing opinions on the Pros and cons.
I contructed a bracket, and use a cam strap to clamp the cannister to my single tank. The cable entry and switch are positioned at the bottom. I can easily reach back and switch the light on or off. I have a D handle on the lid that doubles as a switch guard, and carrying handle.
My buddy alternatively has two quick links at each end of his cannister and connects to his backplate.
The cannister is about 5 inches in diameter, and lays nicely next to my backplate wing and the tank. The cross section of the cannister could add some additional drag.
I considered the possible need to ditch the weight, but we already carry over 18 lbs (dry suit divers) of ditchable weight.
The jpeg attached shows a metal cam strap, but I have since switched to a standard 2 inch nylon tank cam strap. (its easier to pack.)
I would be interested hearing opinions on the Pros and cons.