JamesK
Contributor
That's what I tried first. It doesn't free quickly enough if needed rapidly and is still prone to dropping out (issues in a silt-out exit). My current way of thinking is that a bottom-routed LPI poses a big issue if it slips free, as opposed to a top-routed (traditional BP&W) LPI, which won't pose that 'dangle' risk if it comes out of the bungee.
I can manipulate a bolt-snap by feel in zero viz easily, and I can cut it free if necessary. In return, I get solid confirmation that the LPI is always going to remain exactly where I need and expect it.[
I use the bungee look instead of a bolt snap. Always liked it this way better. What I do to ensure it stays there is to run the inflator through the bungee loop, and then clip in the inflator hose on the outside of the bungee loop. It holds it in place nice and tight against me that way.
I like the way the Z-System LPI routes up along the shoulder strap under-arm. I'm thinking around solutions to ensure that mine does that (I'm short - so it doesn't). Running it through some bungees may be the answer.
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Adding a triglide halfway up with a bungee loop ran through it like a dring you can ensure that the hose routes right up the strap.