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Picked up the wing new but second hand so have ability to shop harness wherever it makes sense.
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Picked up the wing new but second hand so have ability to shop harness wherever it makes sense.
Agreed, just buy the whole thing in one bag if you're starting from scratch, I did that for my steel backplate setup, came with everything I needed. I believe the DGX kit comes with a 2" crotch strap.
You don't need the shoulder pads at all, especially not to protect the wetsuit. If anything I think those shoulder pads are to make it a little more comfortable for some people diving without exposure protection. I have two harnesses, one with and one without, and honestly I don't think they make much of a difference.
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I would add a few more metal triglides. They always seem to come in handy. The smooth ones are easier to double strap when tying up loose ends.
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Full basic kit under $50. I like the shoulder pads or at least tube webbing over the shoulders. Even with a thin suit or a rash guard for tropical diving I get large, ugly, purple bruises on my shoulders and arms from the webbing. I bruise very easy to say the least. VDH and Oxycheq both have nice neoprene covers.
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Full basic kit under $50. I like the shoulder pads or at least tube webbing over the shoulders. Even with a thin suit or a rash guard for tropical diving I get large, ugly, purple bruises on my shoulders and arms from the webbing. I bruise very easy to say the least. VDH and Oxycheq both have nice neoprene covers.
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You must bruise very easily, I don't get any bruises from plain webbing even when diving shirtless. Any chance your webbing is a bit too tight?
As far as a basic harness kit, here's what I'm currently using and am quite happy with it. The only thing missing are the innertube strips. $45 with black crotch strap and black or colored webbing: Piranha Dive Mfg Hogarthian Harness
No, my harness is very loose, very loose and I bruise very easily. And when I say loose, I mean very loose. But when I stand up, loose or not, the straps come down on my shoulders and also rub my arms getting in and out. There are underlying causes for it and they are outside of a forum discussion. I am just saying, some people do like and use the covers. I am one of them. I would not automatically dismiss them as unneeded.
For example, from my camera lens test pool dive two nights ago:
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Ouch.
I'm happy to agree that certain medical conditions make covers a preferred option. And probably also for a diver who often faces long walks over rough terrain on their way to the dive entry. But, to be fair, the OP didn't mention anything like that and for the average person and the average dive, they offer no benefit and have - admittedly minor - drawbacks in terms of added bulk, buoyancy, and cost.
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