Hogarthian help

[mbs]

Here's another option... Send back the wing and get one with slots for cam bands so you don't need the STA.

 

[CT Sean]

Is this everything I need to completely replace my BCD? I hate to keep placing multiple orders with shipping costs and I am almost a week from my trip.

Since you're ordering anyway, you might want to get a couple bolt snaps in case you need something to clip anything to your harness.
Such as this double ender

4 3/4" Double Ender SS

4.75" Stainless Steel Double Ender Length is from end to end! High quality Stainless Steel material Great for use in either salt or fresh water! This is a must use for tec divers Stainless Steel

www.piranhadivemfg.com

and this single ender

3/4" Swivel Bolt Snap SS #4

3/4" Stainless Steel Swivel Bolt Snap High quality Stainless Steel material Ideal for use when diving with gloves! Large enough to work easily underwater Great for use in either salt or fresh water! This is a must use for tec divers Over length is approximately 3.50 inches.. Difference is the...

www.piranhadivemfg.com

 

[bvbellomo]

They also sold me Hog 10lb Weight Pocket to replace integrated weight system. I probably should have put these on my shoulders before I assembled the harness. Does it matter which way they go? Does it matter if they are above or below the D-Rings? At the time, I liked the idea of having all my weight on my shoulders - my feet tend to sink. That might still work, but now it seems a little extreme.

 

[bvbellomo]

Here's another option... Send back the wing and get one with slots for cam bands so you don't need the STA.

I probably won't go that route, but if I do, are the bands the only thing holding the wing on? Do I still need bolts?

 

[Ulfhedinn]

Single Tank Adapter W/ Hardware

We added this STA since some folks wanted the hardware not to be weilded onto the STA which this model does not Our single tank adapter has a bolt pattern of 11" on centers that work with all backplates and wings! One of the slots is longer so just like most wings which have the adjustable slot...

www.piranhadivemfg.com

Stainless Steel Cam Strap in BLACK Webbing

Our stainless steel cam strap with 2" inch wide webbing with a solid release cam making this a nice tank strap!

www.piranhadivemfg.com

Those weight pockets go on the waist straps not the shoulder straps.

 

[Ulfhedinn]

I probably won't go that route, but if I do, are the bands the only thing holding the wing on? Do I still need bolts?

You wont need bolts if you are only using the strap. (through the wing but you don't have that model). The bolts hold the BP to the STA with the wing in between.

 

[Ulfhedinn]

You already have the pockets but in the future this might be an option to make its easier to attach weights. Highland Weight Plates - Set of Two

 

[bvbellomo]

Single Tank Adapter W/ Hardware

We added this STA since some folks wanted the hardware not to be weilded onto the STA which this model does not Our single tank adapter has a bolt pattern of 11" on centers that work with all backplates and wings! One of the slots is longer so just like most wings which have the adjustable slot...

www.piranhadivemfg.com

Stainless Steel Cam Strap in BLACK Webbing

Our stainless steel cam strap with 2" inch wide webbing with a solid release cam making this a nice tank strap!

www.piranhadivemfg.com

Those weight pockets go on the waist straps not the shoulder straps.

Really? They seem a little bulky on the shoulder webbing, but they came with 4 plastic clips to keep them from sliding. On the waist straps, there is no point to the clips.

Maybe the manufacture intended them for the waist but Piranha recommends them for the shoulders? Piranha also has 5lbs, if those are better for the shoulders.

I've used anywhere from 6lbs to 8kg, but compared to the Hogarthian harness, my BCD feels like I am wearing a sofa, so I can probably use less weight.

 

[jadairiii]

I probably won't go that route, but if I do, are the bands the only thing holding the wing on? Do I still need bolts?

Stick with the light weight STA, it keeps your kit neat and together. If you are truly wanting to move to a "hogarthian" set up, then skip the weight pockets altogether. Especially on your shoulders.

You can add some trim weights on the top cam strap for more balance when traveling. But honestly, best not to relay on weights to get you balanced. That's training.

 

[Ulfhedinn]