need advice on harness
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I looked into this last spring while I was trying to regain mobility after a fractured arm. The G2 harness from Golem Gear is simpler than the Transplate, with two SS buckles of the type used in high-angle rescue harnesses. You could drop a set of doubles on them without harming them and you have much more latitude as to where they and the D-rings are located. OTOH, if you're going to buy a new plate, you could buy a Halcyon and have the option of trying out the new Cinch harness.
I had one of the DR deluxe harnesses and I didn't like it - the clip was too high and just got in the way. I now use a OPH with a loop of webbing and a pinch clip under the left armpit
It's not DIR, but it makes it much easier to dekit when I'm diving off a RIB.
If you must be DIR compliant, have a look at the Halcyon Cinch as suggested above.
It's $100 though, my modification was about $3
It's not DIR, but it makes it much easier to dekit when I'm diving off a RIB.
If you must be DIR compliant, have a look at the Halcyon Cinch as suggested above.
It's $100 though, my modification was about $3
Yeah, but...
You're gonna die!
Isn't everyone?
Even if the clip breaks the harness won't fall off my back, one side just gets a bit loose. When I did my IANTD AdvNitrox course I was still using my DR Deluxe harness with a break in the harness. We had to swim with the clip undone, carrying a 10 ltr stage and I didn't die then. I didn't even get ill
mikemill
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lamont
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If you have trouble with doff/don at the surface you may want to loosen up the shoulder straps and tighten up the crotch strap to allow more wiggle room. This also has the beneficial effect of dropping the tanks on your back, which can help your trim with large steel doubles in cold saltwater.
PfcAJ
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My issue with quick releases (plastic in particular) is not in-water release (which could be a pretty big issue, depending on the dive) is what happens if it separates when you are on a pitching boat ladder while wearing heavy tanks.
Your back is done for.
For those with shoulder injuries or doing dives that require the in-water remove of your kit, consider this Behind The Scenes: Developing the Halcyon Cinch (Patent Pending) | Halcyon Dive Systems
I had the opportunity to play with one last week and its an impressive design.
Your back is done for.
For those with shoulder injuries or doing dives that require the in-water remove of your kit, consider this Behind The Scenes: Developing the Halcyon Cinch (Patent Pending) | Halcyon Dive Systems
I had the opportunity to play with one last week and its an impressive design.
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