Question DPV crotch strap

[Umuntu]

Have you found and use serrated ones that will accept a double thickness of webbing? If so, a link would be appreciated?

I don’t know where I got these serrated tri-glides, probably DGX. The webbing is soft “crotch strap” webbing.

 

[Umuntu]

All valid points. I was thinking of trying the concept using tri-glides to see if myself (plus buddies) like it and if we all liked it, finding a seamstress to make ~10 of them for our dive group. Sure, we could spend $300-350 for 10 straps from CA for the group of us, or we could spend 1/5 of that and make a batch ourselves.

One small caveat is a couple of my buddies have colored webbing and would *prefer* their crotch strap to match... so they'll be DIY in the event they like the concept

I have done similar sewing of webbing, both for scuba and non-scuba stuff. I have found that sail making lofts and upholsterers have the industrial sewing machines that are better equipped to sew thick, multiple layers of webbing. Curtain makers may also have the equipment. The clothing seamstresses tend to use domestic sewing machines.

A couple of pieces of the hardware below would be better at attaching a V crotch strap to the back of your waist strap. A loop would tend to slip unless secured in some way. The triple slot also allows you to thread the webbing (1st slot, 2nd, 3rd, and back through 1st) so that it’s secure and won’t slip.

 

[stuartv]

I have done similar sewing of webbing, both for scuba and non-scuba stuff. I have found that sail making lofts and upholsterers have the industrial sewing machines that are better equipped to sew thick, multiple layers of webbing. Curtain makers may also have the equipment. The clothing seamstresses tend to use domestic sewing machines.

A couple of pieces of the hardware below would be better at attaching a V crotch strap to the back of your waist strap. A loop would tend to slip unless secured in some way. The triple slot also allows you to thread the webbing (1st slot, 2nd, 3rd, and back through 1st) so that it’s secure and won’t slip.

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That looks like a useful piece of hardware.

I am sad, though. The one you linked to says they only have 1 available. I found a link to another seller with the same thing and it will only allow me to buy 1 also.

I would buy a dozen, if I could.

 

[Umuntu]

That looks like a useful piece of hardware.

I am sad, though. The one you linked to says they only have 1 available. I found a link to another seller with the same thing and it will only allow me to buy 1 also.

I would buy a dozen, if I could.

Sometimes their stock runs low, but there are multiple sellers of tge same item. Also, often the same sellers have multiple accounts selling tge same stock.

The site allows you to do an image search. The items with lower prices and free shipping above the minimum usually have quantity limits. I would put as many of them in your basket as you can. Then add the others from sellers who charge shipping. It’s still a bargain.

You can get a dozen from this seller at the moment.

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[stuartv]

Sometimes their stock runs low, but there are multiple sellers of tge same item. Also, often the same sellers have multiple accounts selling tge same stock.

The site allows you to do an image search. The items with lower prices and free shipping above the minimum usually have quantity limits. I would put as many of them in your basket as you can. Then add the others from sellers who charge shipping. It’s still a bargain.

You can get a dozen from this seller at the moment.

Edelstahl-Gurtbandhalter zum Tauchen, seitliche Montage, passend für 5 cm Gurtband, langlebiges BCD-Zubehör, Stil 4 - AliExpress 6

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Thank you! I have used AE a little bit before, but did not know you could do an image search. That is cool!

And I got a dozen ordered for $42, total, with shipping!

 

[Umuntu]

Thank you! I have used AE a little bit before, but did not know you could do an image search. That is cool!

And I got a dozen ordered for $42, total, with shipping!

I’m curious about what you plan to use a dozen of them for. I know they would be great on H harnesses (as well as crotch straps), but a dozen … ?

 

[stuartv]

I’m curious about what you plan to use a dozen of them for. I know they would be great on H harnesses (as well as crotch straps), but a dozen … ?

I will start with a pair on my primary CCR to attach my CA crotch strap.

If I like that, then I might put pairs on 1 or 2 other CCRs, my single tank BP rig, my doubles BP rig, and my sidemount rig. And have a pair or two to share with people at my shop. If we all like them, we might put in a bigger order to stock them at the shop.

40 bucks for a dozen seems cheap. I spend that much on beer on a night out…

 

[grantmac]

I use those to rerig my xdeep stealth into an H harness for drysuit use.

 

[Jollymon32]

I tried serrated tri-glides. None that I have would fit a double thickness of the webbing through it.

Have you found and use serrated ones that will accept a double thickness of webbing? If so, a link would be appreciated?

With a regular tri-glide, even with a second one to backstop it, a single dive with my Genesis scooter being run hard would still move it enough to require readjustment.

I think sewn is better, period. CAN'T move, versus "shouldn't" or "probably won't" or "hasn't yet".

If I had a way to sew my own, I would DIY it. But, I don't. And my time is worth something. All in all, $30 is well worth it (to ME).

I have noticed the exact same thing happening with my crotch strap. The continuous thrust pulls the Triglide towards the crotch strap, and then the buckle cannot be removed without adjusting the tri glide. I may have to do some sewing to keep it in place.