Question DSMB + Spool Bolted to Backplate hole

[Ditziano]

Hi there,
I’m playing around with my first backplate and harness, and came to the following set up for DSMB and Spool (direct bolt snap to the backplate)
I know it has been discussed, that the twisting can open the bolt snap by accident.
Nonetheless, I do not see that risk in this set up (bolt snap fits quite snug and does not seem able to turn and twist “on itself”)

I find it very easy to find the corner of the back plate and bolting and unbolting the double ender.

Any additional remarks/concerns you might see (apart from the, in my opinion, minimal Christmas tree dangling).

I attached a couple of pictures on how I set up the whole story (tip of the cable tie is only there to loop it easier through the hole)
Thanks!
Daniel

 

[Wibble]

When you're flat in the water, the spool will tend to drop down. In your third pic, you show it dangling as you're standing up. If you lie down on the ground it would dangle down and move to your front.

As it is, the bolt snap could undo. If you turn the boltsnap around with the gate facing backwards (pic 3 it's facing frontwards) it would then be less likely to undo.

The other place to stash a SMB+spool is in a drysuit pocket where it can't escape! Maybe not possible in a wetsuit though.

 

[Ditziano]

Thanks Wibble for your recommendation.
Will definitely try and practice bolting the DSMB with the gate facing "outwards".

 

[Doc Harry]

I keep my spool and SMB in my pocket

 

[tursiops]

Backplate Ring Nut (SINGLE Ring Nut!)

Attach our ring nuts to the side of your backplate Comes with mounting hardware to attach to the backplate Good choice for attaching reels, spools or bag Good for when side-mounting off a back plate All Stainless Steel Construction You are purchasing a ONE single ring nut (1)

www.piranhadivemfg.com

These are super-handy for making attachments to your backplate.

 

[Ditziano]

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Backplate Ring Nut (SINGLE Ring Nut!)

Attach our ring nuts to the side of your backplate Comes with mounting hardware to attach to the backplate Good choice for attaching reels, spools or bag Good for when side-mounting off a back plate All Stainless Steel Construction You are purchasing a ONE single ring nut (1)

www.piranhadivemfg.com

These are super-handy for making attachments to your backplate.

Thanks for that!
Will evaluate Comfort vs. additional dangling (more space/distance between double ender and plate).

 

[tursiops]

Thanks for that!
Will evaluate Comfort vs. additional dangling of having a +ring on the backplate.

My hip D-rings get the most use during a dive, but for something I use perhaps just once or maybe not at all, having it higher and back farther and out of the way is nice.

 

[Wibble]

Sliding D-rings, such as these, are great for your waist belt. For holding the SMB, you slide this far back and clip on. I like them as the bungee holds the D-ring down and slightly out from the webbing.

Available on eBay et al.

 

[Johnoly]

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Backplate Ring Nut (SINGLE Ring Nut!)

Attach our ring nuts to the side of your backplate Comes with mounting hardware to attach to the backplate Good choice for attaching reels, spools or bag Good for when side-mounting off a back plate All Stainless Steel Construction You are purchasing a ONE single ring nut (1)

www.piranhadivemfg.com

These are super-handy for making attachments to your backplate.

I 2nd the recommendation by @tursiops . I also have this single ring bolted to my backplate for SMB's. When you are trying to be efficient and quick, my bolted ring is rock solid and so easy to attach and detach SMB's. The biggest benefit is that it doesn't wiggle or move.

 

[JediCheese]

View attachment 835011

Backplate Ring Nut (SINGLE Ring Nut!)

Attach our ring nuts to the side of your backplate Comes with mounting hardware to attach to the backplate Good choice for attaching reels, spools or bag Good for when side-mounting off a back plate All Stainless Steel Construction You are purchasing a ONE single ring nut (1)

www.piranhadivemfg.com

These are super-handy for making attachments to your backplate.

I 2nd the recommendation by @tursiops . I also have this single ring bolted to my backplate for SMB's. When you are trying to be efficient and quick, my bolted ring is rock solid and so easy to attach and detach SMB's. The biggest benefit is that it doesn't wiggle or move.

Do you have a picture of it in use? Trying to decide if it's what I think it is (the picture in the ad is bad).