Changing my single tank BP cam straps to a different type?

[bradlw]

OK, so I really don't like the cam straps that came with my BP/Wing for single-tank diving
It's a Halcyon rig

and the cam buckles come apart... the wire part, I'll call it a bail, disconnects from the cam buckle, and every time it's just something else to putz with when I'm trying to hang it onto another tank. Can't find a great picure online but this one shows it. Basically, the wire connects into a slot as opposed to a hole, so it's captured when under tension but not permanently.

What am I missing? Should I embrace this "feature"?
or is there a clever way to rig it so that it doesn't come unclipped everytime?
The only advantage that I can figure is that it helps the rig to lay flatter in storage.... so not much of an advantage in my eyes...


My previous recreational BC's all had a connected type of buckle sort of like this. Pretty solid and I never had a problem...althoughi do recognize that plastic isn't as solid as steel!

If I do buy replacement straps...... Are these new quick fit camp buckles really that much better...worth the price?

I really don't want to spend money on the upgrade, but it does kinda drive me nuts.

I'm also thinking about adding a single adapter to help align the tank. Seems like 90% of the time my first try of getting the tank on and tight ends up with a slightly leaning tank. But again, I don't really want to spend much money on it.

 

[lairdb]

OK, so I really don't like the cam straps that came with my BP/Wing for single-tank diving
It's a Halcyon rig

and the cam buckles come apart... the wire part, I'll call it a bail, disconnects from the cam buckle, and every time it's just something else to putz with when I'm trying to hang it onto another tank.

The last ones you pictured work the same way you describe the Halcyon working -- the two ends separate. (Not familiar with the exact ones you pictured, but the general concept I've usually heard called "Scubapro style" or Scubapro SuperCinch.) I prefer that, but it sounds like you want the more traditional style.

There's a discussion thread here debating the types.

If you do decide you want traditional style, I have some posted for sale.

 

[lairdb]

I'm also thinking about adding a single adapter to help align the tank. Seems like 90% of the time my first try of getting the tank on and tight ends up with a slightly leaning tank. But again, I don't really want to spend much money on it.

Oh, yes: Ignore the lean, or just grab the backplate and give it a quick wrench to straighten it out. Doesn't really affect the diving.

(Or buy the inexpensive and high quality STA I have in the same post. But you don't really need it.)

 

[rhwestfall]

There are advantages and disadvantages to either.... I use various types, some that come apart, and some with a continuous web. Neither is the "holy grail."

 

[tursiops]

I like the cam straps that come apart so when changing tanks on a boat I don't have to lift the entire rig up to move it from tank to tank.

 

[bradlw]

I like the cam straps that come apart so when changing tanks on a boat I don't have to lift the entire rig up to move it from tank to tank.

At first I had been thinking that this would be the advantage, but in practice with mine anyway, I pretty much have to get them sloppy loose before I can get them back together, and that means unthreading the buckle

 

[tursiops]

At first I had been thinking that this would be the advantage, but in practice with mine anyway, I pretty much have to get them sloppy loose before I can get them back together, and that means unthreading the buckle

I use the "super cinch" kind. No unthreading.