Crotch Strap Question

[wizard1325]

how does it hook up

lol newbie question i know i ordered this one from leaisure pro

Dive-Rite Crotch Strap with Circular Ring (1056D)

I have a Tusa BC this one

 

[wizard1325]

this is my bc

 

[fisheater]

I'm not sure how would work for you.

Crotch straps, such as the DiveRite one in your photo, are designed to attach to metal backplates using a simple harness of 2" nylon webbing.

I'm afraid that you're going to have improvise this one.

 

[Cave Diver]

Not sure if it can be attached to that BC. Heres an article on rigging a backplate that shows how the crotch strap attaches: Hogarthian Harness Assembly Instructions - Dive Gear Express

 

[scubafanatic]

It might be simplier to visit a local dive shop, preferably one that 'tech' oriented, so you can first see, in person, BC's or BP/wings with crotch straps in place, which will give you a better idea of the concept and how it's rigged, you will need to study that configuration and then figure out on your own how to customize your BC, because that Tusa BC is a recreational oriented BC and was never originally designed for a crotch strap. One suggestion, some of the custom BC work I've had done was performed by a local shoe repair shop as they have the gear to sew heavy webbing, however, don't expect a shoe repair shop to actually help you really design your mods as they will know nothing about scuba gear itself and will simply follow your instructions about what to make/sew.

 

[wizard1325]

this sucks

 

[scubamama5]

Looks like you'll have to drill (slot) into your plastic hardpack.. to make a rear connection..as long as you don't cut thru the air cell ..may have to offset that connection..(Tho I don't believe you will on this model). If so, you can attach to the extended hard plastic (either side of the back plate)
The bottom seam..on back of the jacket is "Way" too narrow..if the sewing machine operator gets on the wrong side of the seam..(very small seam) it'll puncture the air cell..
You can..attach the front connection thru the Tummy Clips you already have..not so much an issue. (just a challenge to work the buckle out (or cut and resew the rolled edge)
or..
You've got some small accessory rings on the bottom (front) side of the jacket...very small rings tho.. the webbing may be tough to thread thru..just an alternate place to attach the front clip..(will have to cut and sew the webbing together, once threaded thru the ring...kinda tight..as the rings are small..(I wouldn't do it that way, just an option)
Sorry, (nice jacket), it wasn't designed to add a crotch strap..but innovation, with out damage is good..whatever works..
You'll see, what I'm sayin', when you research a harness B/P set.
Heed the advise..to check (in person)..with an Instructor/Shop that's familiar with B/P's and harness sets..be a shame to lose the use of your jacket.
Hope this advise helps you..

 

[TechBlue]

this sucks

You could look at it as your first step towards a backplate and wings something like the car Johnny Cash built taking one part at time home in his lunch box

 

[wizard1325]

Yea i read an forum talking about this guy had a problem with his bc sliding up on him on the surface this one does it too me all the freakin time and i have to like pull the shirt down so to speak...

so i heard about crotch straps how they work wonders and i ordered one...not 2 expensive so
i thought i would fix that with my B/C

now im pissed errr....

i could always give this one to the WIf or use as back up

what are good backplate and wigs b/c never heard of em

 

[Cave Diver]

Yea i read an forum talking about this guy had a problem with his bc sliding up on him on the surface this one does it too me all the freakin time and i have to like pull the shirt down so to speak...

so i heard about crotch straps how they work wonders and i ordered one...not 2 expensive so
i thought i would fix that with my B/C

now im pissed errr....

i could always give this one to the WIf or use as back up

what are good backplate and wigs b/c never heard of em

Keep in mind, BC's are worse at riding up because of the way they're designed. The link you posted is a 1" crotch strap. The BC is still going to tend to ride up some, except now you have a very narrow nylon strap cutting into your *ahem*

You might like this even less than you liked the BC riding up...