bradlw
Contributor
OK, so I really don't like the cam straps that came with my BP/Wing for single-tank diving
It's a Halcyon rig
and the cam buckles come apart... the wire part, I'll call it a bail, disconnects from the cam buckle, and every time it's just something else to putz with when I'm trying to hang it onto another tank. Can't find a great picure online but this one shows it. Basically, the wire connects into a slot as opposed to a hole, so it's captured when under tension but not permanently.
What am I missing? Should I embrace this "feature"?
or is there a clever way to rig it so that it doesn't come unclipped everytime?
The only advantage that I can figure is that it helps the rig to lay flatter in storage.... so not much of an advantage in my eyes...
My previous recreational BC's all had a connected type of buckle sort of like this. Pretty solid and I never had a problem...althoughi do recognize that plastic isn't as solid as steel!
If I do buy replacement straps...... Are these new quick fit camp buckles really that much better...worth the price?
I really don't want to spend money on the upgrade, but it does kinda drive me nuts.
I'm also thinking about adding a single adapter to help align the tank. Seems like 90% of the time my first try of getting the tank on and tight ends up with a slightly leaning tank. But again, I don't really want to spend much money on it.
It's a Halcyon rig
and the cam buckles come apart... the wire part, I'll call it a bail, disconnects from the cam buckle, and every time it's just something else to putz with when I'm trying to hang it onto another tank. Can't find a great picure online but this one shows it. Basically, the wire connects into a slot as opposed to a hole, so it's captured when under tension but not permanently.
What am I missing? Should I embrace this "feature"?
or is there a clever way to rig it so that it doesn't come unclipped everytime?
The only advantage that I can figure is that it helps the rig to lay flatter in storage.... so not much of an advantage in my eyes...
My previous recreational BC's all had a connected type of buckle sort of like this. Pretty solid and I never had a problem...althoughi do recognize that plastic isn't as solid as steel!
If I do buy replacement straps...... Are these new quick fit camp buckles really that much better...worth the price?
I really don't want to spend money on the upgrade, but it does kinda drive me nuts.
I'm also thinking about adding a single adapter to help align the tank. Seems like 90% of the time my first try of getting the tank on and tight ends up with a slightly leaning tank. But again, I don't really want to spend much money on it.