BP/W - Crotch Strap - Slide Release or just the loop???

[Brian Huff]

Thanks everyone, I'll be sticking with just the basic 2" sewn loop strap.

 

[Brian Huff]

If you’re doing this specifically for DIR reasons, such as taking a Fundies class (?), it’s probably best to read the book, or ask in a DIR forum so you can start with the right gear. Equipment choices are all part of a well thought out system, one that may not be obvious at first glance. Many so-called “deluxe” features tend to be frowned on because they are thought to create more problems than they solve.

If you’re just looking in general at the BP/W system, called the Hogathian system, then mix and match to your hearts content. The great thing about a BP/W is that it’s modular enough that it won’t be a lot of trouble to ditch all the fancy plastic doodads when you decide that they’re not actually needed.

FWIW, I would get the basic sewn crotch strap, it’s never let me down and I have never felt as though I needed anything different. (Also make sure the BP/W comes with a metal waist buckle and skip any shoulder pads.)

Yup, basic metal waist buckle and I skipped the shoulder straps.

I'm not doing any DIR specific courses or anything, I just like the simplified solution the DIR/HOG setup provides.

Comfort, fewer failure points, lower cost, easy travel are the main reasons.

I'm sticking with just the basic strap, no funking it up.

 

[divad]

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[Brian Huff]

Just think man, what would be the benefit and for what
and for scooters we're also bolting the crotch straps on


but if you like it

Nope, you're totally right. Making the move from Christmas-Tree-Diver to DIR/HOG requires some shopping habit adjustments. I slipped a little in thinking the slide release would be handy. Hope the DIR community can forgive me, I won't let it happen again... now, where did I set those 18 d-rings I plan to thread through my webbing???

 

[undrwater]

now, where did I set those 18 d-rings I plan to thread through my webbing???

Oh, now you've done it!

Have fun!

 

[Brian Huff]

Oh, now you've done it!

Have fun!

Where else would I hang all my gear keeper retractable reels from?