choosing a Harness system bp/w, Hollis/Scubapro ?

[Karloss]

Thanks for the info Victorzamora, you answered all my questions and I particularly like the method in which you did it.

 

[victorzamora]

Thanks for the info Victorzamora, you answered all my questions and I particularly like the method in which you did it.

I'm glad I could help!

Let us know what you end up getting!

 

[amoses]

Does anyone know of a good instructions guide to explain how to put one of these together? I am not new to diving, but have always used a jacket style BC and want to try a wing and backing plate style. But I want to put it together myself so I can save some bucks. If you know of a good guide then let me know. Thanks.

 

[victorzamora]

There are several on YouTube. Search around. I'll post one later if you can't find it.

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[BVickery]

[video=youtube;Ed6KcAb7B2w]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ed6KcAb7B2w[/video]

One from Scuba Toys on a 1 piece Hog type harness.

 

[Karloss]

I was going to reference the vid that was posted above mine, I should read them all first.

 

[tracydr]

hey all,

I need to choose a new harness bc, im diving in the Red Sea which are considered average temp ? (20c-28c), doing some wrack sites, general recreational up to 45m deep. I use 3mm wetsuit and im not a big guy, slim.. around 170cm

now I absolutely hate the jacket style bcd's, anything that I dive with feels like im not loose enough and I need freedom in the water, everything feels like too much on and around me with jackets. bp/w looks like the perfect solution.. but with 3mm wetsuit and my bones It looks like I will need some padding and not a plate with straps.

looking at Hollis HTS2 and Scubapro x-tek form,
this looks like the solution to me, so im here to see if anyone have any experience with either or maybe something similar that I can purchase online.. im after the most quality product, comfortable and with free movement, but something that wont brake my back.

anything else will be great as well, I didn't dive for over 10 year and just got back to it so im out of brands name and Im definitely not up to date with todays gear.

ps- traveling with gear is not an issue to me.

many thanks to all when you're around the beer is on me )

cosmos.

I think you'll be surprised by how comfortable a plain BP/harness is. Maybe shoulder straps if you shore dive and walk far to get to the water.
the only other thing is if you change suits often, consider the Cinch or DSS's equivalent system for adjusting the straps.
Otherwise, plain old, one piece harness. It's way more comfie than a jacket BC or even the back inflate type BCs.
Diving the 3ml, you may want to consider a kydex or AL plate, especially since you're a skinny guy. You will find your weight needs go down a little with the BP/wing, due to decreased padding and fluff.