2airishuman
Contributor
I was pondering my kit today. It's been five years since I threaded the one-piece webbing harness through my backplate. I used the very stiff, single-layer nylon strapping that is widely used and recommended for the purpose, and have for five years endured having it cut into my shoulders while carrying my rig to and from dive sites on shore.
Exactly why do we use this stuff? Soft, tubular nylon webbing is available and has more than ample strength. I don't see how there are any safety benefits or practical reasons to use such a stiff material.
Exactly why do we use this stuff? Soft, tubular nylon webbing is available and has more than ample strength. I don't see how there are any safety benefits or practical reasons to use such a stiff material.