Crispy webbing

Atsbits · Oct 9, 2013

Hello,

I've bought a transpac/recwing combo recently. I've done 7 dives with the setup since purchase. I just wanna know when will the webbing start to soften because I'm trying to get the perfect fit before trimming off all excess bits.

Is there a trick to softening it other than diving it regularly?

Other than the webbing, great set up, I'm loving it!

Dive Rite · Oct 10, 2013

Hi Atsbits,
Which webbing is to stiff? It will not become overly soft though.

Fill free to email me directly at jaredh@diverite.com if you need any other help.

Safe Diving,
Jared

Atsbits · Oct 10, 2013

Webbing around the waist. Struggling to adjust the d-rings and SS buckle. And they don't seem to sit right after adjustment. Would it be advisable then to swap out the webbing for softer material? What is the reason for so stiff webbing?

Low-Key87 · Oct 11, 2013

From my experience, The webbing will "soften" or become more supple, the more you dive it.

For D-ring adjustments etc. the best way I've found is to remove one side of the slide, adjust the D-ring where you want it on the webbing, and hold it in place (palm on top of the D ring and slide) as you re-thread the webbing and pull tight. That's the best way to have the D-ring and slide sit straight.

I wouldn't switch out the material, I'm pretty sure its stiff so if/when you clip stage bottles and other heavy accessories to the D-rings on the waist webbing nothing moves or comes out of adjustment; that would be my guess.

Instructor_Tom · Oct 11, 2013

depending on the kind of diving you are doing the webbing may harden over time. to keep it soft or get it softer rise all salt residue off and any organic material and then soak in a tub of water and fabric softener.

I personally wash my gear in Dref (hypo allergenic detergent) and then soak in a tub with a cap full of downy.

hope this helps.

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Bob DBF · Oct 11, 2013

Buy some softer webbing, it's not expensive, try it out and figure out what you like. I favor the stiffer webbing, but that's just me, don't have the internet make up your mind.

Bob
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down4fun · Oct 11, 2013

You may find that with soft webbing the d rings move too easily and won't stay in place. But all you can do is try. The webbing will soften up with use. A word of caution if you plan to scooter keep the crotch webbing stiff to distribute the force otherwise you end up with a power thong.

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