Even cheaper if you have it laying around would be 550 cord (clothes line). Loop it through and tie the loop to the length you want.
Tank neck strap on BPW?
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SlugLife
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As others stated, tank neck straps are not needed.
If you want something to hang up your BCD, you can do something like this:
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If you want something to hang up your BCD, you can do something like this:
Info - DIY: Simple BCD Handle.
Today's DIY hack is ultra-simple. All you need is about 24-inches of webbing, and some Stainless Steel triglides. The basic idea is to create a handle for lifting, carrying, or hanging up your BCD. Pictures probably will do a much better job explaining this DIY hack than a description. 0)...
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Robert H. Diver
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When I used to dove a back inflate BCD before I went to BPW, I found the tank strap annoying and it always loosened up..so it didn’t really help at all. Just find a reference point on your cylinder that you can line up with the top of your wing.
As others have said, if you are building your fist BPW setup, I would first try it without the tank strap. I think you will realize it's not necessary. But it's easy and cheap to add later on if you decide it's something you want.
Eco
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I don't use or need a "neck" strap. But I did want a loop at the top for hanging my rig on a peg. I took a foot of flat one inch webbing, used a hot nail to melt a hole in both ends, slipped that under my STA held it at a 45 degree and crushed it under the STA and bam, loop coming out the top to hang my BP/w. I suppose you could do that and just make it long enough to be a neck strap at the length you want?
flymolo
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You don't use a tank neck strap with a bpw. Where are you located? I also live in NYC and can help you sort your rig out if you want. Feel free to shoot me a PM.
As others stated, tank neck straps are not needed.
If you want something to hang up your BCD, you can do something like this:
Info - DIY: Simple BCD Handle.
Today's DIY hack is ultra-simple. All you need is about 24-inches of webbing, and some Stainless Steel triglides. The basic idea is to create a handle for lifting, carrying, or hanging up your BCD. Pictures probably will do a much better job explaining this DIY hack than a description. 0)...
Holy smoke. I used the same kayak handle on my bpw. Nice detail.
ScubaSteveT
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I use the Transpac Tank Neck Strap with my BPW and think it's great. One less thing to fiddle with on a rocking boat. I don't see the offense in using one or not.
KDAD
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Don't use one on any of the BP/W that I have. Don't own one nor haven't made one - yet. If I was diving from a RIB I might consider adding one as it would make a nice handle for the mate to lift the rig into the boat after doffing, but otherwise, not needed.
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