Help with BP/W setup?

[runsongas]

@thomasj1107 how long is your torso? could be you need a long pattern plate or you just have short arms and can leave the plate sitting lower

 

[thomasj1107]

@thomasj1107 how long is your torso? could be you need a long pattern plate or you just have short arms and can leave the plate sitting lower

I do have a longer torso than most and average length arms with poor flexibility so probably can leave it down further. I saw some videos where guys had the waist belt like WAY down but they were big fat guys and they let the belt sit below their gut…. Idk how they got it down there when I had mine belly button or just above at first

 

[wetb4igetinthewater]

Stainless Assembly Screws - Dive Rite | Equipment for Serious Divers

Stainless Assembly Screws can attach accessories to your harness or backplate including lift bag pouches, suit inflation mounting systems, and sidemount buttplates. These stainless steel screws can also be utilized to connect an aircell to your TransPac (be careful to avoid scratching the paint...

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Do I need these?

I like these a lot more: OMS 5/16-18 Delrin Thumbwheels, Set of Two

 

[Shabaday]

I do have a longer torso than most and average length arms with poor flexibility so probably can leave it down further. I saw some videos where guys had the waist belt like WAY down but they were big fat guys and they let the belt sit below their gut…. Idk how they got it down there when I had mine belly button or just above at first

I use a xDeep Zen and an XDeep Ghost in L for the same reasons as you...have to use a crotch strap

 

[MaxAir]

I like these a lot more: OMS 5/16-18 Delrin Thumbwheels, Set of Two

I almost lost these screws due to my not checking they were tight from the factory install on my BPW.

An obvious tip is to add lock tite or some other thread lock/washer compound.

 

[Fishhy]

I almost lost these screws due to my not checking they were tight from the factory install on my BPW.

An obvious tip is to add lock tite or some other thread lock/washer compound.

Funny you say that, I just caught mine about to fall out yesterday.

 

[MidOH]

Yeah, the waist belt can be high. Leaves room for a weight belt on your hips.

It's your BPW, set it how you like. I think my buckle is on backwards on all of mine.

I use an STA on boats always. Easier, neater.