View Full Version : BP/wing harness question
ghof
November 2nd, 2009, 09:25 PM
I have to modify my DIR harness on my BP due to an injury. I cannot get it off! I need to put a quick release on the left shoulder but I don't want plastic and I want to retain the "D" ring. Can anyone direct me to a place to buy a stainless steel, side release, quick release? Perhaps another idea? Years ago I saw a training setup used by the BSAC but I cannot find it again. Yes, I know the PADI police will beat me with a rubber hose for changing anything DIR! :-) I don't really care tho'.
Thanks in advance,
Mike
jasoninbtr
November 2nd, 2009, 09:31 PM
Is this just temporary for the injury? I have heard of people using a 2" plastic quick release and not cutting the harness. Just install the quick release on the left shoulder webbing with a lot of slack. The slack should just double under itself when you buckle the quick release.
I don't know of any metal releases. Another stainless buckle could work but I would think that would be cumbersome.
HTH,
Jason
ghof
November 2nd, 2009, 09:42 PM
The injury is permanent. I tried the weight belt release trick and it is too bulky. I have been diving the BP wing setup for 12 years.
Mike
Bubbletrubble
November 2nd, 2009, 09:49 PM
I have not used them, but the Golem Gear G2 release clips (http://www.golemgear.com/p-472-golem-gear-g2-adjustable-diving-harness.aspx) look like they might work for you. The SS buckles look very robust. Perhaps someone else on SB has used them?
ghof
November 2nd, 2009, 10:07 PM
Excellent! Thanks very much, They will work! This should end this thread.
Mike
Bubbletrubble
November 2nd, 2009, 10:09 PM
Write a review here on SB when you've gotten a few dives on that G2 harness. I'm curious how well it works. Good luck!
Rec2Tek
November 2nd, 2009, 10:14 PM
You may want to look at this if you have a Halcyon Backplate it can be upgraded and you will still have a one piece harness.
Halcyon Infinity | Halcyon Dive Systems (http://www.halcyon.net/bc/single/infinity)
ghof
November 3rd, 2009, 08:00 PM
I have two Halcyons and a Fred T. The Golem looks like it will fit any of them where as the Halcyon won't so I try the Golem. I have tried to find just the metal buckles 'cause I like to make things myself but have had no luck finding them.
Mike
lof
November 4th, 2009, 05:15 PM
Buckles only
Stainless Steel buckles for the Golem Gear G2 harness. (http://www.golemgear.com/p-481-ss-buckles-for-g2-harness-pair.aspx)
