Why 2 buckles on waist belt?

[Sevenrider860]

Is the “no D-ring on the right hip” codified in a licensing agency’s instructional manual as a fundamental principle?

It is documented as a standard equipment configuration requirement by at least one agency

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[Caveeagle]

Toddler diver here and still learning. That much said, no stranger to high risk activities where people’s lives depend on personal equipment and teamwork.

This seems to be a technique and a focal point for enforcing standardization rather than a foundational principle.

Is the “no D-ring on the right hip” codified in a licensing agency’s instructional manual as a fundamental principle?

Do a little research on Hogarthian gear configuration. It’s actually very much about the principals to improve streamlining gear and reduction of drag in the water. Elimination of extra, things that do not add to logical redundancy.

And yes, my first can light was a large Lexan cylinder about the size of an aluminum 30cf bottle, w two 12v batteries”. It needed to be held securely In place, and also be ditchable if needed.

The second buckle was a pretty common method to accomplish this.

The GUE/DIR concepts add onto these principles and enforce more rigid standardization.

...the buckle must sit at the 3-o-clock position, and have a blue H sticker on it. Hahaha.

 

[doctormike]

Is the “no D-ring on the right hip” codified in a licensing agency’s instructional manual as a fundamental principle?

My setup is pretty much straight Hogarthian, but I did have a D-ring on the right side. I clip a reel to it. Then the can light is then threaded onto the right waist webbing, and the buckle used to hold it against the D-ring. The long hose goes around the canister, but if I am diving without the can light (like for shore diving), then I just looped it around the reel. I use the same setup with single tank OC, double tank OC or with my rebreather. Works great.

 

[NothingClever]

My setup is pretty much straight Hogarthian, but I did have a D-ring on the right side. I clip a reel to it.

Me, too.

Not to crack open an entirely new six pack conversation but I clip off my 100% bottle on the right side. I need a D-ring more than I need to be a Bill Main acolyte.

 

[Diver below 83]

I went with a d ring on the right side as well. But I also don’t have a can light atm

 

[The Chairman]

Green Manelishi made some buckles that had D-Rings built in to the pivot point. They are great as I have a Belt buckle and a D-Ring.

 

[Graeme Fraser]

@green Manaleshi made some buckels that had D-Rings built in to the pivot point. They are great as I have a Belt buckle and a D-Ring.

Have you got a photo?

 

[Storker]

the buckle must sit at the 3-o-clock position, and have a blue H sticker on it.

Damn. My buckle only has the "H" embossed, no color at all.

Where do I deliver my complaint?

 

[The Chairman]

Have you got a photo?

I have the buckle. Here's a link to his web page: GM/RMS

 

[Jcp2]

That’s a nice site read.