Now, if you good folks had only invested in a quick adjust/disconnect harness, you could have your harness perfectly adjusted every minute of your dive. Oh wait, what am I hearing---INCOMING, and yes, I know I am going to die!
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Well I knew this was going to create a bit of controversy but knowledge is gained by listening/learning from others. We can decide what works for us or otherwise.
This is my understanding as well... A closed fist should fit between the webbing and chest at a level somewhere between the nipple and armpit.... I think it's a common mistake for folks to adjust the harness too tight.
Now start a crotch strap survey!Well I knew this was going to create a bit of controversy but knowledge is gained by listening/learning from others. We can decide what works for us or otherwise.
That's how I do it myself.I generally have a turned fist between my chest wall and harness. That way I have sufficient play to allow for differing configurations (drysuit, 3mm wetsuit, 7mm wetsuit etc).
I can live with it being a bit loose if diving with low/no exposure suit but really don't want it over tight with a drysuit.