single quick release on one shoulder strap?

[OneBrightGator]

You could always cut a section of innertube like what's used to hold backup lights, just a little longer and pull it over the clasp of the buckle. Perhaps your diving is different then mine, but with the buckle in the right direction I don't see an entanglement concern.

Plug, I don't have QRs on my harness, but if I were to use them I would say start with them 6" apart. I would imagine you'd want them far enough apart to let you out easier but not far enough that it would cause your rig to come off if they accidently unclipped. I would start with just one and see if that works before trying two.

 

[TSandM]

Just to say that I really LIKE the thinner, wobblier webbing. The stiff stuff gave me bruises on the insides of my arms, and it was very difficult to adjust if I went from cold to warm water. The wobbly stuff is more comfortable and far easier to adjust. I just have mine with the H's to the inside

 

[Thalassamania]

I use two stainless steel twistlocks on the left shoulder strap. It would take an immense force to get them both to fail. I rarely use them, but they're there ... just in case.

 

[The Chairman]

Just to say that I really LIKE the thinner, wobblier webbing.

I like it much, much softer! The harness on my Deep Sea Supply is incredibly soft and supple.

 

[cool_hardware52]

I like it much, much softer! The harness on my Deep Sea Supply is incredibly soft and supple.

Glad to hear your DSS Adjustable Pro-Fit harness is meeting your needs Pete.

We use a "soft edge" webbing on our adjustable harness, and resin reinforced webbing in our Hogarthian Kit's.

Tobin

 

[dumpsterDiver]

Instead of making the shoulder straps have buckle(s), why not make the harness adjustable? -like the old basic plastic backpacks.

I added a stainless 2-inch oval ring to the waist area on each side of the plate which allows the should straps to expand by taking belt from the waist. I just losen the shoulder straps, put the tank on and then pull the waist strap to snug and then close the waist buckle. This means that I can use different exposure suits without any adjustment in the harness.

It seems so simple, why haven't I seen it recommended?

 

[Plug]

DumpsterDiver,

would it be possible to get a piture of that set-up? I have not seen that type of set-up before.

thanks
Plug

 

[neil]

I use two stainless steel twistlocks on the left shoulder strap. It would take an immense force to get them both to fail. I rarely use them, but they're there ... just in case.

Do you mean twistlock carabiners? Can't picture how you have that hooked up, can you describe it?

 

[dumpsterDiver]

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[Thalassamania]

No, twistlocks as used to be used on a wetsuit bevertail before velcro. If you need a photo I'll try and oblige.