bsumner
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Just wondering if anyone else has replaced their factory tank straps with SP tank straps. I put them on my Balance and other Seaquest BCs and they work very well to get a vise-grip on the tank without much effort.
Scubapro tank strap on Seaquest BCs
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SeaSoulSelf
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we replaced the straps on an Oceanic Hera and an Islander. Both hubby & I really like the SP straps.
If I had to use a Seaquest BC, I'd do it with a Scubapro strap, but better yet, I use a Scubapro Classic Sport BC with a Scubapro strap.
colin.wen
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I try to find the SP strap to put on my Seaquest pro QD.
But haven't find people sell it separately yet.
Any website recommended?
But haven't find people sell it separately yet.
Any website recommended?
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bsumner
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I would go to a local Scubapro dealer and order it from them. That's what I did.
rstofer
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I prefer to use the Dive Rite tank straps and they are readily available.
Tank Straps and Tank Adapters by Dive Rite - Dive Gear Express Use the "Primary Tank Strap with S/s Cam Buckle.
Richard
Tank Straps and Tank Adapters by Dive Rite - Dive Gear Express Use the "Primary Tank Strap with S/s Cam Buckle.
Richard
divinginn
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I added a second strap to my Seaquest black diamond bc. It was a scubapro strap.
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bsumner
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That SB strap has such a tight grip on the cylinder that I've never felt a need for another strap, but everyone has their own preferences and legitimately so.
jimorus
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After using a AquaLung strap on my wife's new bc for one trip 10 years ago I changed it to a Scubapro strap and it has been perfect ever since.
That being said Halcyon OctoGrip straps cam on my Halcyon back plate and wing with the single tank adaptor and I have also been quite pleased with them. I debated replacing them with Scubapro straps before I brought it home and they told me if I was unhappy they would trade them out but to try them first. 300 dives later I haven't changed them.
I really think it is a matter of your confidence in the gear you own. If it was a liability the manufacturer would have changed them or been sued out of business. Your comfort level keeps you in the water longer, so make it easy on yourself
That being said Halcyon OctoGrip straps cam on my Halcyon back plate and wing with the single tank adaptor and I have also been quite pleased with them. I debated replacing them with Scubapro straps before I brought it home and they told me if I was unhappy they would trade them out but to try them first. 300 dives later I haven't changed them.
I really think it is a matter of your confidence in the gear you own. If it was a liability the manufacturer would have changed them or been sued out of business. Your comfort level keeps you in the water longer, so make it easy on yourself
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....personally I really like the Apollo Bio Tank Lock 2 tank straps....but the SP ones are fairly popular 'out there'....although I've seen problems with them being too short to use in some applications...also, the SS clamp thingy can be a real finger pincher if you're not careful...I've seen a few divers get 'bitten' by them !
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