Adding shoulder pads to BP harness

[nkw5]

Has anybody added shoulder pads to their BP harness? If so, have you used anything other than ones specifically made for harnesses? Did they make your BP more comfortable?

 

[Hoosier]

You get the pad from McMaster.com. As I remember, it it about $10 each. Therefore, there isn't much price difference with some eBay deals (OMS) from Hong-Kong.

Has anybody added shoulder pads to their BP harness? If so, have you used anything other than ones specifically made for harnesses? Did they make your BP more comfortable?

 

[bottomrunner]

Hi nkw5
Yes I have added shoulder pads to mine.
But not the type made for my harness.
I had a shoulder injury.
I use a back plate and harness.
With the 2 inch strap over my shoulder.
I would loose the feeling in my fingers within 30 seconds after the kit was on my back.
I have a set of 120 hp. steel tanks twinned together.
Giving up the tanks were not an option.
So I went out and got a used set of football shoulder pads.
I cut off the shoulder extensions and rivited the pads under my straps.
I now have 2 inches of padding on my shoulders.
I can now jump around on land without a problem.
I have been using them for the past 5 years, and have been diving every weekend.
so far they have been working well and still in good shape.
hope this helps

 

[Tom Winters]

I use a pair on my harness. They come in handy when I dive without a wetsuit and feel better when I use my 1mm suit.