How do you use a Crotch Strap

[Manatee Diver]

I can't say it is necessary but I do notice when I forget to buckle my crotch strap.

 

[CuzzA]

It's just to keep your rig from surfacing without you when vertical. While horosontal, you shouldn't notice it at all.

Before the wrap around poodle jacket BC and cummerbund, BC's had them as standard equipment. A beer gut will make it unnecessary.



Bob

So there you go... It's a gear solution for a skills problem... The skill is to drink more beer, which may also help with narcosis and of course overall well being.

 

[Dauntless]

Yes, take it off and throw it in the dive gear collection bag. Unless you're using a DPV/scooter they aren't necessary.

Me too, note this video where I am upside down spinning down in some shots on my vertical axis with backplate wing and no crotch strap Giant Pacific Clams

 

[CuzzA]

Me too, note this video where I am upside down spinning down in some shots on my vertical axis with backplate wing and no crotch strap Giant Pacific Clams

Nice. I love clams.

I should add I spearfish a lot and am often inverted, sideways and do my ascents vertical. No issues.

 

[Dauntless]

Nice. I love clams.

I should add I spearfish a lot and am often inverted, sideways and do my ascents vertical. No issues.

Yep me too: but if you put the waist strap on true waist, it will stay put, but some times, I just buckle it below the belly and it stays too. Bam Bam Bam on the Emily Anne

 

[broncobowsher]

I can't say it is necessary but I do notice when I forget to buckle my crotch strap.

Same here. I've forgotten it and things were just off a little. I wasn't as settled as normal.

 

[KCB]

I bought the APEX tech shorts so I’m going to try those out.

 

[Dusty123]

I have the apeks tech shorts and the crotch strap helps keep them in place for sure. Its a pretty good combo really. And darn it you got me spelling apeks wrong again

 

[DogDiver]

Me too, note this video where I am upside down spinning down in some shots on my vertical axis with backplate wing and no crotch strap Giant Pacific Clams

Now try that with either back mount or side mount twin steel 120’s without a crotch strap.

 

[charlier]

From my perspective, a crotch strap is not an equipment solution for poor technique. Using a Halycon BP/W, with a continuous strap, my shoulder straps are loose enough to fit my fist into the shoulder strap. The crotch strap is snug (not tight). This setup works great for backroll or a giant stride, in particular in current or a strong swell/chop. In moderate currents, my rig fits firmly on my body and does not move.