Having read a number positive reviews about the Hollis Katana, I thought I would give one a try. I find the claimed "One size fits all 'H' harness" is not accurate.
I have long torso and have had no problems adjusting the Razor or Apeks side mount harnesses so that the waist strap rides low on my hips (crosses the lumbar region)...which I find to be the optimal location for me. I am unable to make this spine length adjustment on the Katana. There is not enough length in the shoulder straps to allow the waist strap to sit low and adjustment is limited because of the fixed length soft backplate.
Has anybody else run into this issue? I am not sure there is a work-around as the backplate is a fixed size. It looks like my brother-in-law may get a good deal when he starts side mount diving!
I will stick with the designs that allow the spine length to be adjusted.
I have long torso and have had no problems adjusting the Razor or Apeks side mount harnesses so that the waist strap rides low on my hips (crosses the lumbar region)...which I find to be the optimal location for me. I am unable to make this spine length adjustment on the Katana. There is not enough length in the shoulder straps to allow the waist strap to sit low and adjustment is limited because of the fixed length soft backplate.
Has anybody else run into this issue? I am not sure there is a work-around as the backplate is a fixed size. It looks like my brother-in-law may get a good deal when he starts side mount diving!
I will stick with the designs that allow the spine length to be adjusted.