Crotch Strap + DPV = Squished Jewels

[TightLines]

Howdy folks.

I'm using a Halcyon BPW and crotch strap with a Black Tip DPV. For short bursts no discomfort but on longer pulls the crotch strap can cause some real discomfort by squishing me berries.

I'd really like to avoid using a separate 3 point harness as diving is complicated enough as it is. I'm sure a common problem and appreciate any insight.

 

[Wibble]

If you're blessed with big berries...

There's other options such as climbing harnesses which go around the thighs, not under the 'nads.

Example:

Petzl Super Avanti - Starless River

The latest version of a classic piece of kit. A new take, it is a good combination of durability and low bulk, with sufficient support especially for lighter cavers. It now has four HTPE (dyneema, pretty much) equipment loops and the leg loop reinforcement is TPU. It is quick to adjust...

starlessriver.com

Sure, that's overkill, but you might be able to build your own harness similar to that design which will take the load off your "speed controllers".

 

[Noctilux]

Pedro-Stick

shop.carbon-scooter.de

This is perfect. Can be bought in different shops or make one yourself.

 

[broncobowsher]

Only had that issue when diving a wetsuit. Drysuit has enough stiffness(?) that I don't get to an uncomfortable level of pressure.

 

[-JD-]

If you're blessed with big berries...

There's other options such as climbing harnesses which go around the thighs, not under the 'nads.

Example:

Petzl Super Avanti - Starless River

The latest version of a classic piece of kit. A new take, it is a good combination of durability and low bulk, with sufficient support especially for lighter cavers. It now has four HTPE (dyneema, pretty much) equipment loops and the leg loop reinforcement is TPU. It is quick to adjust...

starlessriver.com

Sure, that's overkill, but you might be able to build your own harness similar to that design which will take the load off your "speed controllers".

Sump UK has been showing some buckle and H-harness hardware recently that uses an around the leg rather than a crotch attachment. Should be easily retrofitted in place of buckle and crotch strap.

 

[stuartv]

Cave Adventurers - Cave Adventurers Scooter Crotch Strap - Marianna, Florida USA - Never Undersold!

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