Hog harness question

[spacemanspiff1974]

I bought a new bp/w setup and rigged a single piece harness. But I do have a question regarding adjustment.

How easily should it be for the webbing to slide through the slots in the backplate? For instance, if I pull the waist belt area tight, should this cause the shoulder straps to tighten?

Right now, my setup does not really change the tightness of the shoulder straps when I tighten the waist area. I'm ok with this, but wanted to know from those with more experience if this should be a concern.

I'm using 2" tubular climbing webbing instead of weightbelt webbing also.

 

[JeffG]

How easily should it be for the webbing to slide through the slots in the backplate? For instance, if I pull the waist belt area tight, should this cause the shoulder straps to tighten?

It shouldn't move. Are you using weight keepers to hold the webbing in place?

 

[Quarrior]

When pulling on the waist belt the shoulder straps should not budge. That is the purpose of the configuration of the slots.

It's a pain to get the adjustments set up, but once done, it's great.

 

[cerich]

Yes it is a pain, I replaced my inner tubes for backup lights over weekend and it took me 20 mins.

 

[spacemanspiff1974]

Good.

Then my setup is fine the way it is. I just wanted to make sure because I am not using typical weightbelt webbing.

 

[cmalinowski]

Good.

Then my setup is fine the way it is. I just wanted to make sure because I am not using typical weightbelt webbing.

I noticed that the softer, thinner straps that feel like seatbelt material tend to slip through the triglides a little. So I went with the tougher weight belt material and it doesn't move at all. I do use the softer stuff for my crotch strap though.

Chris