Problem with Dive-rite SMB

[StreetDoctor]

Not the SMB itself but the bag it comes in...

Two out of the last 4 dives the SMB has came out of the bag. Has anyone else had this problem? The velcro appears to be very weak and comes undone in the water. I'm thinking about replacing the velcro with 3M heavy duty velcro, any other ideas? It's secured onto the back of my BP with quick links.

 

[StreetDoctor]

No one else has had this problem or no one owns this SMB? lol...

It's at the shop now getting some 3M heavy duty dual lock sewn in. I'll post up after this weekend and rate it.

 

[SoCalSwami]

I was about to buy one last week, but didn't. I'm curious how the modification works out.

 

[willembad]

Can't explain the problem but just for the record, I carry a 50# bag and a smb each in its own pouch below my TransPac and never had an issue. It actually takes a good yank to get the bag out of there!

Later,

Willem

 

[beanojones]

Where does that bag ride?

 

[Dive Rite]

Hi StreetDoctor,
I hope you get your problem resolved.

The current Dive Rite line of SMTs and lift bags comes packaged with a new compression sleeve. Check it out here:
SCUBA Diving Equipment for Technical, Wreck and Cave Diving: Dive Rite, Inc - Product Catalog - Compression Sleeve

Best,
Ag

 

[StreetDoctor]

I was about to buy one last week, but didn't. I'm curious how the modification works out.

Sorry guys I forgot about this thread, still didn't work. Almost lost it again on the first dive with the heavy duty velcro in the quarry. I ended up ditching the pocket and the SMB is in my thigh pocket

 

[StreetDoctor]

Where does that bag ride?

Mine was mounted horizontally (as shown) on the bottom of my backplate

 

[bigken462]

Doc, I chose to ditch mine the day I unpacked it. Instead I have a cpl loops of bungee tied to my plate which loops around the bag when rolled up. Its easy to deploy and stays out of the way.

May not be everyones cup of tea, but it works for me.

Ken

***Edit*** My bad for not seeing this as a SMB. I use a lift bag, so not sure it would work. Would be worth a try though.

 

[willembad]

I don't have any pics of "where I stow my bags", but this might answer yor question.



Willem