BEST BC TO Put On when attached to the Tank

[1buzz]

I have had hard time putting on my BC in a boat when the BC is attached to the Tank. I put it on like I was putting on a coat---the left first & then the right next but I can't get the right side on with out help from somebody else. I have an old BC. Do they make BC's now that are easier to put on that all you is click it on somehow?

 

[Aviyes]

The majority of the current BC designs have buckles on the straps. So you could just unbuckle, pull the top straps over your shoulders and rebuckle. For example: Cressi Travelight BCD

 

[boulderjohn]

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[1buzz]

The majority of the current BC designs have buckles on the straps. So you could just unbuckle, pull the top straps over your shoulders and rebuckle. For example: Cressi Travelight BCD

Many thanks I'll look into that BC.What about Scubapro Equalizer?Does it do the same thing as the Cressi Travelight?

 

[1buzz]

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Where is the appropriate forum that you moved it too.?

 

[boulderjohn]

Where is the appropriate forum that you moved it too.?

The one it is in now--the one you just posted in--BCs and weight systems. Just keep going with it.

The forum you posted your question in originally is for issues related to the running of ScubaBoard.

 

[Aviyes]

That is just one example, it was the first I found with a clear shot of the buckles . Almost all of them have that buckle system, so you shouldn't have issues shopping around for one that meets your needs.

 

[tbone1004]

I'll be the first. Look at a backplate and wing with a single piece webbing harness. The webbing is usually rigid enough that you don't have to chicken wing to get in and out of them since the straps hold themselves up

 

[KenGordon]

Although against my better judgement I have to agree with tbone. Note that there is a technique - put both arms in as far as your elbows first before moving the straps up over your shoulders. Personally, I prefer single piece harnesses as actually less faff than buckles or adjusters. That may be just that the heavy steel adjusters which a bpw harness will typically have are not actually as good as a lighter plastic one such as a bcd has.

One a one piece harness is right it is like a favourite pair of shoes.

 

[Streydog]

I have a Zeagle Brigade. I am not very flexible and have a hard time getting my arms in my BC as well. I have tried leaving one shoulder strap unbuckled but the top strap often falls behind my back and I can't reach it. What works best for me is to loosen the shoulder straps as much as possible, put my left arm in first just like a jacket. I then lead my right arm with my elbow against my side, pointed straight back. Usually I can do this successfully.