Mod-ing 16 lb QR weight pocket D-ring

[geoff w]

I've had my Dive Rite Transplate setup since 2011 and absolutely love it, diving way more than I ever used to. I've got the 16 lb weight pockets (8 lb per side) mounted vertically, so the D-ring faces down. The left side D-ring sits flush against the weight pocket, so sometimes it takes a few tries to clip my console with SPG on to the D-ring. I wrapped some rescue tape around the D-ring as a test, so it sticks out about 1/2", and it's much easier to clip a snap bolt on. I'd like to make the flat D-ring into a bent D-ring, with the bottom bent slightly out. Any suggestions on the best way to do this? Here's what the pocket looks like, from the DR web site:

I was thinking about taking the weight pockets off the belt and trying to bend the D-ring in a vise, but figured I'd ask for ideas first, in case anyone has done this already

 

[geoff w]

Wow! Over 180 views and not a single comment. I've never seen Scubaboard members be so shy with offering suggestions and associated commentary. I finally pulled things apart, put the D-ring in a vise, placed a block of wood against it and gave it a few gentle taps with a hammer. The weight pockets now have a gentle outward bend on the D-rings, maybe 30 degrees, which makes it a little easier to clip a snap bolt on

To anyone at Dive Rite reading this - maybe you should test out a prototype and consider offering it as an option

 

[James R]

Put the D-ring in a vice is how I would have suggested it had I seen this before today...glad it worked out.