BP/W Harness question

[ls1mtz]

This may be a dumb question but I was wondering what is the difference between the Hogarthian harness and the others such as pro-fit, comfort fit and so on. From what I see it just looks like the Hog harness is one piece of continous webbing that is made more for function than comfort with no failure points as the others have padding and various connections to make them fit to the body better but are potential failure points? Is my thinking correct? Which harness do most people go with?

 

[MSilvia]

That's basicly it. I use a hogarthian harness myself. Having tried both, I don't think the non-hog harnesses are really noticably more comfortable or easy to use once you get the hang of it, and they're definately less customizable and more costly to replace.

I also found that the chest straps common on non-hog harnesses are a PITA when using my drysuit, as the straps are often located such that they cross right over the inflator valve. I'd rather not have one, and am definately not favorably disposed toward paying extra for it.

 

[RJP]

I started with the DiveRite "Deluxe" harness assuming that it would be easier to get a more perfect fit and therefore more functional and more comfortable. After a half dozen dives I switched to a hog-compliant rig and couldn't be happier.

The Deluxe version was a real PITA to set up and tweak properly. Too many straps, buckles, rings, etc. Also, the Quick Release was not only unnecessary, but it laid squarely on my collar bone no matter how I rigged it up.

Lastly, the hog version is about half the cost.

 

[Warren_L]

I also use a one piece webbing hog setup. I started with the OMS comfort harness, but the clips were driving me crazy, the webbing was too stiff, so I cut all the d-rings off it, bought some soft webbing and re-did everything myself. Much more to my liking.

 

[TSandM]

There are a number of issues with the padded harnesses with releases, and potential "failure points" is probably one of the most commonly discussed but least meaningful ones. More important is that the releases get in the way of properly positioning D-rings so that they are useful, and the releases and padding limit the adjustability of the harness. I can lend my BP/W to almost anybody, because I left a little extra length on the webbing. The D-rings can be adjusted to suit, and in about five minutes, I've got a rig that fits the new diver. You can't do that very easily with the more complex harnesses. What my buddy Doug discovered as well was that, if he positioned the release in his harness so it didn't interfere with D-rings or backup lights, he put it back by the backplate where it was very difficult to access to use.

The Hog harness is easy and cheap and infinitely adjustable. It's just a little more work to get in and out of (but not much).

 

[realdiver7]

I used an adjustable harness for about 12 years and never worried about possible "failure points," but when I switched over to a hog harness, I immediately found out why most divers love the hog. I can get in and out of mine just as easy as the adjustable, but with less steps to go through. Just unbuckle the belt and slide right out of the whole rig in one motion. It is more secure, more simple, and completely adjustable.

Simply put, you can't go wrong with the hog.

 

[RJP]

Simply put, you can't go wrong with the hog.

Taken either in or OUT of context that sounds like words to live by! (I call dibs on the t-shirt and bumper sticker rights!)

 

[realdiver7]

Taken either in or OUT of context that sounds like words to live by! (I call dibs on the t-shirt and bumper sticker rights!)

Oh, don't take away my dibs! I'm counting on that t-shirt and bumper sticker money to help raise funds for more dive gear!

 

[RJP]

Simply put, you can't go wrong with the hog.

"Hey Beavis, he called it the hog. Heh, heh, heh!"

 

[Splitlip]

"Hey Beavis, he called it the hog. Heh, heh, heh!"

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