JeffG
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I just got a Halcyon SS plate and webbing (with the new blue H's LOL) and if I compare it to the ReefScuba webbing I got...Well..The ReefScuba is a lot (and by a bunch) stiffer to the new Halcyon webbing.NWGratefulDiver:
Halcyon Fit and Comfort
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Peo
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NWGratefulDiver:
I'm not saying that you can't get the equivalent of Halcyon webbing cheaper elsewhere; but beware that there are multiple grades of webbing, some which are woven too loose, tending to wear where it runs through the backplate.
Poorly chosen webbing will wear out prematurely and/or slip more easily through the 'weight' retainers used to hold the webbing in place.
Both times I've bought no-name webbing harnesses, the harness has shown sever abrasion after little over 50 dives per webbing (double 104s plus stage bottle put a lot of strain on the harness on the surface).
My Halcyon webbing has held up for a lot more than that by now; H obviously made a better choice in webbing material.
/Peo
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Yeah ... I know what you mean. There are different grades of webbing ... but there are also equivalent grades for different prices.
And unless you really want to pay for the little blue H, you can get the same result by either soaking the stiff stuff in fabric softener overnight, or put a few dives on it. It'll soften right up ...
... Bob (Grateful Diver)
And unless you really want to pay for the little blue H, you can get the same result by either soaking the stiff stuff in fabric softener overnight, or put a few dives on it. It'll soften right up ...
... Bob (Grateful Diver)
CALI68
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MechDiver:
Exactally! The webbing is more suple and it has a built in grommit so it makes the whole webbing process easier. The Halcyon Webbing is $16 C'mon that's not gonna kill you Bob.
It's better Webbing. Period.
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CALI68:
Wow ... can't keep up with the quick responses ...
At any rate, tell ya what. I'll check it out tomorrow evening (will be diving with a few friendly folks at Cove 2 ... Peo, you gonna be there?).
If it's really that good, then perhaps I'll just replace my harnesses ... after all, can't be settling for the cheap stuff ...
... Bob (Grateful Diver)
Caver95
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Why on earth do you do that?MechDiver:
Caver95:
My wife asked that to.
Exercise, and to keep the feel of them familiar. I also have two 30lb dumbells rigged up with snaps for my d-rings.
Caver95
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okMechDiver:
lragsac
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MechDiver:
LOL. Thanks for the laugh, MD.
WJL
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Bob, I'm with you on this one. You can get softer or stiffer webbing material from many sources to suit your preferences.NWGratefulDiver:Yeah ... I know what you mean. There are different grades of webbing ... but there are also equivalent grades for different prices.
And unless you really want to pay for the little blue H, you can get the same result by either soaking the stiff stuff in fabric softener overnight, or put a few dives on it. It'll soften right up ...
... Bob (Grateful Diver)
I object to the little blue Hs on the webbing material on the new harnesses from Halcyon. If I bought a Halcyon harness, I would pay extra for webbing without the Hs. I don't like wearing a free advertisement for a company's products. That's one just my pet peeves.
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