BP/W removal

[spacemanspiff1974]

Does anyone here have a problem with removal of a bp/w with a single piece harness?

Generally I dive with a computer or watch on one wrist and often a compass on the other wrist. Since the one piece harness sits tight on my torso, I sometimes have problems with the computer or compass catching on my webbing as I am trying to remove my bp/w.

I know this seems trivial compared to the benefit of diving this type of bc, but it kind of irks me sometimes. I don't want to rip the rubber straps on either my computer or my compass.

Any suggested techniques? I don't want to wear everything on one wrist.

 

[cool_hardware52]

Does anyone here have a problem with removal of a bp/w with a single piece harness?

Generally I dive with a computer or watch on one wrist and often a compass on the other wrist. Since the one piece harness sits tight on my torso, I sometimes have problems with the computer or compass catching on my webbing as I am trying to remove my bp/w.

I know this seems trivial compared to the benefit of diving this type of bc, but it kind of irks me sometimes. I don't want to rip the rubber straps on either my computer or my compass.

Any suggested techniques? I don't want to wear everything on one wrist.

Pay close attention to where the wrist mounts are located on your arms when they catch on the harness. Often it's possible to rotate the gauge on your arm so it is not in a position to hang up. Works for me.


Tobin

 

[spacemanspiff1974]

I've thought about wearing the computer and compass on the underside (they both catch at the wrist). However, this conformation doesn't suit the way I look at these instruments, for the same reason that I don't wear my watch on the underside of my wrist.

I suppose I could pull each shoulder strap aside and push up to get out of my bp/w, but this won't work well on the surface if it is inflated.

 

[theatis]

I use the exact same setup (Hogarthian harness, DC on right wrist, compass on left) and i don't have this problem. The question is what exact process do you follow in removing the harness and at which exact point in that process do you get snagged? The process that i follow (which i believe is the process generally recommended) is to place each thumb in the respective shoulder D-ring and then pull both at the same time. Here's an illustration of one side: http://www.baue.org/images/galleries/equipment/straptightnessoff.

Another possibility is that you have the harness on too tight. I made that mistake when i first put it together and had trouble coming out of the harness. Another photo on the same website demonstrates recommended tightness: http://www.baue.org/images/galleries/equipment/straptightness.

I hope this is helpful in resolving the issue.

 

[SeanQ]

Try taking the gauges off first.

 

[lamont]

"hey, can you give me a hand?"

 

[Sideband]

Try taking the gauges off first.

Lol. That's what I was going to say. It works for me.

Joe

 

[cool_hardware52]

I've thought about wearing the computer and compass on the underside (they both catch at the wrist). However, this conformation doesn't suit the way I look at these instruments, for the same reason that I don't wear my watch on the underside of my wrist.

I suppose I could pull each shoulder strap aside and push up to get out of my bp/w, but this won't work well on the surface if it is inflated.

Just rotate the mounts right before you doff the rig. Bungee mounts make this very easy to do.

Tobin

 

[Soggy]

Just rotate the mounts right before you doff the rig. Bungee mounts make this very easy to do.

Tobin

Where would one get a bungee mount, Tobin?

 

[TheRedHead]

On some small boats I dive with, you are asked to doff in the water and I found it difficult. I cheated and got a sternum strap harness which snugs down my slightly loose shoulder straps.