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I've been certified for 19 years, but just getting back into diving after only 20 dives and a 16 year hiatus. I am currently working on rigging my first BP/W setup from Dive Gear Express. I've read multiple posts / websites on assembly and position. They each reference these 3 points: 1. Be able to touch the top of the plate over your shoulder. 2. Adjust the shoulder strap tension to allow a fist width of slack. 3. Position the waist belt at or below your navel.
I'm 6'3, 260 lbs, long in the torso, and I'm unable to achieve all three of these at the same time. I am currently test fitting this without a tank attached. What feels the most comfortable is with the plate high enough to touch it, but in doing so I do not have the suggested shoulder slack and the waist belt is above my navel. If I loosen the shoulder straps to achieve clearance for a fist and get waist belt at/below my navel, then the plate feels too low and is around 4 inches beyond my reach over the shoulder. It doesn't appear that anyone is making tall plates these days either. Any suggestions on what is most important and how to best position the backplate?
I greatly appreciate any insight.
I'm 6'3, 260 lbs, long in the torso, and I'm unable to achieve all three of these at the same time. I am currently test fitting this without a tank attached. What feels the most comfortable is with the plate high enough to touch it, but in doing so I do not have the suggested shoulder slack and the waist belt is above my navel. If I loosen the shoulder straps to achieve clearance for a fist and get waist belt at/below my navel, then the plate feels too low and is around 4 inches beyond my reach over the shoulder. It doesn't appear that anyone is making tall plates these days either. Any suggestions on what is most important and how to best position the backplate?
I greatly appreciate any insight.