time2sail
Registered
As my wife and I work slowly to align our gear configurations I find that I can not successfully play the role of the DIR police and simultaneously maintain a happy marriage.
Being a simple man, I find that the DIR configuration works very well for me, especially when task loaded and slightly narc’d at depth.
My wife’s mind works with just a little more complexity and requires slightly more “latitude” when it comes to setting up her BP/W.
That’s where I need you, the excellent, experienced members of ScubaBoard to step in! She’s asked for adjustable shoulder straps. In part to accommodate different wetsuit thicknesses and (more importantly) to accommodate how she feels on any given dive.
I know there’s many plastic, adjustable buckle type solutions….even complete off the shelf harness systems from several different manufacturers. Even though I’m sure most are well thought out, ingeniously engineered works of art, I’d like to keep it simple as possible…no proprietary parts!
I’m hoping to find a way to use a couple of stainless steel belt slides, or possibly a belt slide with 3 or 4 slots to provide a simple, bomb proof, adjustable shoulder strap. One that she can put on loose and then snug down. I’d rather not have to custom sew anything, but if that’s the best answer I can easily take the webbing and belt slides to a nearby sail maker and have them stitched in place for less than $10 ea.
Love to hear your ideas and solutions!
Being a simple man, I find that the DIR configuration works very well for me, especially when task loaded and slightly narc’d at depth.
My wife’s mind works with just a little more complexity and requires slightly more “latitude” when it comes to setting up her BP/W.
That’s where I need you, the excellent, experienced members of ScubaBoard to step in! She’s asked for adjustable shoulder straps. In part to accommodate different wetsuit thicknesses and (more importantly) to accommodate how she feels on any given dive.
I know there’s many plastic, adjustable buckle type solutions….even complete off the shelf harness systems from several different manufacturers. Even though I’m sure most are well thought out, ingeniously engineered works of art, I’d like to keep it simple as possible…no proprietary parts!
I’m hoping to find a way to use a couple of stainless steel belt slides, or possibly a belt slide with 3 or 4 slots to provide a simple, bomb proof, adjustable shoulder strap. One that she can put on loose and then snug down. I’d rather not have to custom sew anything, but if that’s the best answer I can easily take the webbing and belt slides to a nearby sail maker and have them stitched in place for less than $10 ea.
Love to hear your ideas and solutions!
