Crotch strap pad.

[Keith.M]

So I recently bought a new dry suit.

I am thinking that I may want to put some type of padding on the crotch strap to eliminate any wear on the suit from the strap.

I would think a neoprene sleeve would work best.

Does any place sell that? Or do you have a better recommendation?

 

[decompression]

Is it a 1" on the suit itself or 2" from a bcd crotch strap? If 2", then to can order neoprene shoulder pads (divegearexpress, northeastscubasupply, DRIS) or if you have a kayak/canoe place near by, you can get the same thing made for paddles for half the price......or get an old wetsuit, scissors and some glue.......
If it's from the suit, don't worry, it's designed with wear in mind.


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[Keith.M]

It is the 2" BC crotch strap. The webbing is fairly stiff.

I have an REI close by, maybe I'll swing by there and have a look. I'll also check the shoulder pads from DRIS and DGE. Thanks!

 

[tbone1004]

the dive rite dealers might have the shoulder strap pads, they're $15 I think for a pair of them, they work well.

 

[Scared Silly]

Just swap out the stiff 2" webbing with some softer 2" webbing. Problem solved.

 

[Akimbo]

Why not just replace it with 1" or 1½" soft webbing that you can buy by the foot at most hardware stores?

 

[Centrals]

DIY with old wet suit material.

 

[buddhasummer]

---------- Post added February 16th, 2015 at 12:19 PM ----------

DGX sell a 2" crotch strap with neoprene abrasion sleeve.

https://www.divegearexpress.com/bcs/dr_bpw.shtml

Scroll down and hit the drop down menu under crotch straps.

 

[Dave616]

Cave Adventures sells a 1.5" softer crotch strap for under $10 IIRC. Get a sewn loop version.

Otherwise, they also sell a split-saddle crotch strap that they designed in-house. I ordered 2, but haven't tried them yet. Otherwise, I've been using the 1.5" straps for a few years.

 

[hroark2112]

Zeagle also sells the split saddle strap. I put a set on my rebreather harness and love it. I feel much more connected to the unit because I can snug it up more than if I were using the 2" crotch strap. I also don't dread giant stride entries from higher up like I did with the crotch strap.

I would think they would put less wear on a drysuit as well.