DevonDiver
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Tobin will probably correct me....
But I get the feeling that more debate about wing, backplate and harness design actually occurs on this forum, than ever happens in most major equipment manufacturers.
I like the hogarthian design. It was evolved through trial, error and accident analysis from cutting edge cave diving. Halcyon itself emerged from WKPP. It works for me...and I know it's been thought through and designed to achieve a purpose.
I don't like comfort harness etc because I think the design process consists of:
Designer #1: "More buckles on it Charlie?"
Designer #2: "Sure, the crowds will love that. Chuck a few extra straps around it also.."
Designer #1: " Nice idea. What color shall we make it?"
Designer #2: "Black of course, that tech craze is still in fashion. We'll roll out some neon variations next year."
Designer #1: " Tech what??"
Designer #2: "Never mind, it doesn't matter."
Designer #1: "Anything else to be stuck on it?"
Designer #2: "Better ask the Boss..."
Boss: "That's fine lads. The marketing boys will make a big deal of all those straps..."
Designer #1: "...and buckles...."
Boss: " They'll sell like crazy. Trendiest BCD on the market...."
Designer #2: "We did a good job then Boss?"
Boss: "Yes lads. Now....start work on the new 'Comfort II' harness. I want that design on my desk in the morning....and at least 25% more functionality....doesn't matter what that is.... but we'll need it to be flashier than the 'Comfort 1' or it won't sell...."
But I get the feeling that more debate about wing, backplate and harness design actually occurs on this forum, than ever happens in most major equipment manufacturers.
I like the hogarthian design. It was evolved through trial, error and accident analysis from cutting edge cave diving. Halcyon itself emerged from WKPP. It works for me...and I know it's been thought through and designed to achieve a purpose.
I don't like comfort harness etc because I think the design process consists of:
Designer #1: "More buckles on it Charlie?"
Designer #2: "Sure, the crowds will love that. Chuck a few extra straps around it also.."
Designer #1: " Nice idea. What color shall we make it?"
Designer #2: "Black of course, that tech craze is still in fashion. We'll roll out some neon variations next year."
Designer #1: " Tech what??"
Designer #2: "Never mind, it doesn't matter."
Designer #1: "Anything else to be stuck on it?"
Designer #2: "Better ask the Boss..."
Boss: "That's fine lads. The marketing boys will make a big deal of all those straps..."
Designer #1: "...and buckles...."
Boss: " They'll sell like crazy. Trendiest BCD on the market...."
Designer #2: "We did a good job then Boss?"
Boss: "Yes lads. Now....start work on the new 'Comfort II' harness. I want that design on my desk in the morning....and at least 25% more functionality....doesn't matter what that is.... but we'll need it to be flashier than the 'Comfort 1' or it won't sell...."