Harness setup on the backplate.

[cool_hardware52]

I have an aluminum back plate at this time. Next purchase after regs is going to be a steel backplate.

OK, the typical Alum plate will be about 3 lbs less negative than a similar SS plate.

Tobin

 

[USMC CPL.]

I think you are tall ? I am short at 5' 6". If I set the shoulder straps too loose, the plate drops a little too low. For me, 2 finger widths.

Yup 6 foot. Like tbone said I have the harness setup now where I can put my fist in between my shoulder and the harness. Test drove it that way and the waist and crotch straps did their jobs and kept everything in place.

 

[USMC CPL.]

@USMC CPL. I have mine a full fist. Thumb against my chest, pinky against the straps. Even with doubles I prefer them to be quite loose as the waist belt and crotch strap hold everything where it is supposed to be.

Regarding weighting, I'd just take the whole belt off. Odds are you were slightly overweighted to begin with, and with the steel plate you should be able to dive without it in fresh water. Maybe 4lbs in the salty stuff with a 3mm suit and al80

Thanks for the help.

 

[Nasser]

The fist or fingers between harness and chest is a general guideline. You should tweak it over a few dives to what feels comfortable to you and doesn't inhibit mobility. One thing to consider is most webbing stretches a little in the water as well so adjust harness accordingly.