1st Back Plate Disappointment

[Inazuma zoomer]

Hi everyone
Looking for a bit of advice…

I’ve just bought my 1st bp and harness and I’m a bit disappointed.

To me it seems the shoulder slots are at the wrong angle. They’re fine when the straps are straight (with 2” space), but as soon as I put it on, the shoulder strap angle means only the inside edge of the webbing is tensioned. Surely this will wear the edge/ harness faster? Is this right?

Has anyone else noticed this - I’ve looked at other plates online, but they all seem the same? Is it just how it is? It was sold as a Scubapro plate and harness.

Webbing is taught against full edge of the slot

Slots not aligned with shoulder angle

Definitely slack on outside edges

Better view showing only inside edge tight against the plate

Any advice more than appreciated - if only to put my mind at ease.
Thanks

 

[BoundForElsewhere]

Your shoulder straps are always going to be loose when in trim. They are ever only under tension when you're dry.

 

[Wiznutaggie]

Get some hollow/tubular 2" webbing and slide it over that part of the harness. Only need a couple inches and it will take the wear and is easily replaceable.

 

[Wiznutaggie]

Tubular Nylon Webbing, per {1 ft | 30 cm}

Tubular Nylon Webbing, per {1 ft | 30.5 cm}

www.divegearexpress.com

 

[Inazuma zoomer]

Your shoulder straps are always going to be loose when in trim. They are ever only under tension when you're dry.

Ah, that makes sense - guess I’m comparing it to a rucksack harness.

 

[rongoodman]

It looks fine to me. Don’t overthink things.

 

[Inazuma zoomer]

Get some hollow/tubular 2" webbing and slide it over that part of the harness. Only need a couple inches and it will take the wear and is easily replaceable.

Good idea, thanks

 

[Inazuma zoomer]

It looks fine to me. Don’t overthink things.

It jumped out immediately and I don’t know enough yet to accept/ dismiss it. I do tend to over analyse things until I know. Thanks

 

[Kendall Raine]

They're fine as pictured. The webbing may initially show signs of wear (or not) but that will stop on its own. No need for sleeves, crossed straps or other contrivances/modifications. Mine are 25 years old and going strong.

 

[MidOH]

You're going to find that most things in scuba are a bit janky.

There isn't much drive to improve, once something functions.