Trouble reaching the switch on my Can Light

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CALI68

CALI68

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Hi, I have a Helios 9 18 W and I have it in the proper position at the back of the plate. The problem is that when I'm all geared up I can't reach the togle switch to turn it on or off unless I really REALLY contort. Not good. any suggestions? So far some Guy told me to mount it upside down but I doubted it that was DIR. The obvious answer is to move it forward but if I do that it will screw up the placement of my ACB 12's. I have gone through every scenario of weight placement for trim and currently those are helping so I don't want to get rid of them and go back to a belt. I have also tried the weighted STA and that didn't help either so again I'd like to keep the ACB's. For reference I have the newer style with the tri-glide.

Thanks!
-Chris
 
There was a posting I saw on the board of a guy who used bungee to connect to the ACB buckle, in a way that was releasable. Might not be DIR, but you can have a look. Maybe a search or another member can refer you to it...
 
Yea, I remember that post too but like you said it may not be DIR. I'm taking DIR F in January so I want everything right ya know? I also remember GratefulDiver saying he had this problem and he used another buckle at the plate but again the ACB comes into play.
 
CALI68:
Hi, I have a Helios 9 18 W and I have it in the proper position at the back of the plate. The problem is that when I'm all geared up I can't reach the togle switch to turn it on or off unless I really REALLY contort. Not good. any suggestions? So far some Guy told me to mount it upside down but I doubted it that was DIR. The obvious answer is to move it forward but if I do that it will screw up the placement of my ACB 12's. I have gone through every scenario of weight placement for trim and currently those are helping so I don't want to get rid of them and go back to a belt. I have also tried the weighted STA and that didn't help either so again I'd like to keep the ACB's. For reference I have the newer style with the tri-glide.

Thanks!
-Chris
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What type of suit are you wearing?
 
CALI68:
Hi, I have a Helios 9 18 W and I have it in the proper position at the back of the plate. The problem is that when I'm all geared up I can't reach the togle switch to turn it on or off unless I really REALLY contort. Not good. any suggestions? So far some Guy told me to mount it upside down but I doubted it that was DIR. The obvious answer is to move it forward but if I do that it will screw up the placement of my ACB 12's. I have gone through every scenario of weight placement for trim and currently those are helping so I don't want to get rid of them and go back to a belt. I have also tried the weighted STA and that didn't help either so again I'd like to keep the ACB's. For reference I have the newer style with the tri-glide.

Thanks!
-Chris
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The Bungeeroo has it on the outside, at the back of the ACB. Maybe not the best method, but the best I've found so far.

And for a long time it was tough to reach. I finally got the muscle memory and flexibility to reach it. However, sometimes when I can't get a grip, I pull the cord forward (not yank it...) and it sort of pivots forward - enough for me to switch it on and off.

K
 
Lane Zimmer:
What type of suit are you wearing?
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TLS 350 / Andy's ST1000 Undergarments. Very flexable "outfit"
 
Mo2vation:
The Bungeeroo has it on the outside, at the back of the ACB. Maybe not the best method, but the best I've found so far.

And for a long time it was tough to reach. I finally got the muscle memory and flexibility to reach it. However, sometimes when I can't get a grip, I pull the cord forward (not yank it...) and it sort of pivots forward - enough for me to switch it on and off.

K
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Thanks Ken! I have the newer ACB so the Bungeroo won't work. I'll try the gentles tug/tilt method that sounds like it may work. More importantly...how the bionic leg doing?
 
Lane Zimmer:
Are you butt-light with this setup? I'm just trying to understand the need for the ACB pockets.
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Oh ok I got it now. I use 18lbs. 6lb plate, two of the smallest ACB pockets (ACB12) one with a 5 ponder in it and the other with a 3 pounder in it next to the light. The light is roughly 2.5 pounds and my Jets are 2lbs Negative.

18lbs.
 
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