Wanted Highland SS quick release tank strap

[DeepSeaPirate]

Interested in purchasing 1 Highland SS quick release tank strap

 

[Akimbo]

You might find some of these modifications interesting: Do you have either of these tank straps?, Post #24 and #25

 

[DeepSeaPirate]

Precisely why I want one Akimbo, SP style buckle for the bottom and cam band for the top.
I've always used SB ones but these open on the outside compared to the SB one which opens on the inside so I think it might be easier to deal with.

Was gonna use a bandsaw to make the mod

 

[Akimbo]

Was gonna use a bandsaw to make the mod

Wow, watch your fingers! It would be very easy for it to "catch" and do unpredictable things, especially since stainless is so gummy. I suppose you could clamp it to a fixture to hold it vertical and solid.

I think that Northeast Scuba Supply Store sells the Highland bands separately rather than in pairs: Highland S/S Cam Bands

 

[DavidFL]

Glad I looked at this thread; I have the Highland SS bands with a double hose rig I am setting up; struggled with them last night (vertically on a workbench); going to do these mods before trying out the rig on a boat/drift dive out of Jupiter on Monday. Thanks @Akimbo.

 

[Akimbo]

struggled with them last night (vertically on a workbench)

Several friends worked with me to develop the Cam Buckle Assembly Instructions. We discovered that laying the plate on the deck or bench and setting the cylinder on the BC (wing or jacket) is much easier for some divers -- especially with any style band that open. Try it and see if it helps.

This trick is especially useful for petite divers or those with minor physical limitations like arthritis or injured fingers.

 

[DeepSeaPirate]

Wow, watch your fingers! It would be very easy for it to "catch" and do unpredictable things, especially since stainless is so gummy. I suppose you could clamp it to a fixture to hold it vertical and solid.

Pair of channel locks no probs

Thanks for the link for the single cam band