Getting it on

[teknitroxdiver]

Come do that with my double 104s without hurting yourself and you can have them

Now THAT would be a sight to behold!!! :11:

 

[hydro212]

Thank you, everyone, for your insight. The advice you give from personal experience is greatly appreciated. If anything more comes to mind or if anyone else has input please post again.

Thanks.

 

[Robert Phillips]

Come do that with my double 104s without hurting yourself and you can have them

If I ever make it to Florida, I'll take you up on that offer

 

[Muzzwezz]

That's a good way to hurt your back, especially if you're lifting from the ground.

I do what Bob and Ben do. Put the kit up on something and get down low and slip up into it. Getting out is pretty much the reverse only it helps to put one hand through first, especially with drygloves on.

And there's no shame and getting your buddy to help you.

R..

yeah i take it the one i saw was for use in water which wouldent be hard on your back

 

[GreenDiverDown]

I want to make sure that what I am investing so much money into is both functional and enjoyable to use.

If possible, you should try it out to see if it will be something you like.

That said, I'm in the crowd here that loves the BP/wing. I have a one piece harness on all of my rigs and getting into and out of my gear is easy.

However, if you dive in different types of exposure suits and especially if you do this often, then you might want to consider getting several different plates not only for weighting purposes but also because adjusting the harness is not quick or easy. I suppose you could use one harness adjusted to your thickest suit but when you put on a significantly thinner suit your fit will be a bit floppy. You might not mind that...I do it on occasion and it doesn't bother me. But to optimize your fit the easiest way is to have different rigs ready to go.

The same point might be made of harnesses with quick releases. Depending on how they're set up some are adjustable and some aren't. I remember looking at a picture of the OMS comfort harness and thinking that it looked cool but when I saw one and set it up I didn't like it a bit...all the adjustments and quick releases actually had the opposite effect of making it much more cumbersome.

 

[OneBrightGator]

If I ever make it to Florida, I'll take you up on that offer

Keep in mind the tanks alone weigh over 100lbs, plus plate, regs, can light (yours, not mine if you try this).

I will be standing by to take you to the hospital and laugh at you. Oh, and you break it, you buy me new

 

[OE2X]

What Bob and OneBrightGator said.

I'll add this for getting out:
Hook your thumbs into each shoulder D-ring and pull out to the sides. When getting out of my rig in the water next to my boat, I clip a line to the left D-ring and grab the rope and pull. It makes it easier is you are still breathing off your reg.

 

[OE2X]

Keep in mind the tanks alone weigh over 100lbs, plus plate, regs, can light (yours, not mine if you try this).

I will be standing by to take you to the hospital and laugh at you. Oh, and you break it, you buy me new

Watch out Ben. Robert is pretty ripped. Looks like the boy can bench a whole lotta weight. Last time he was up here I got a flat on my trailer and didn't have a jack. He took care of that by holding up the trailer.

 

[OneBrightGator]

Yeah... but GI-ing the tanks up, around and over your back, remember he turns it upsides down with his wrists, it'd be worth it if he can do it...

Remember, the first step in getting out is taking your necklace off, otherwise... :hanged:

 

[dherbman]

Come do that with my double 104s without hurting yourself and you can have them

I'd bite on that. As long as I can be in the water....