din7
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how important is it to wear a crotch strap if solely diving singles?
singles with bp/w.
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keithdiver
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Bubbletrubble
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The crotch strap will keep the BP/W rig firmly attached to your back.
I have dived my single tank BP/W rig in warm water conditions without a crotch strap and didn't have an issue with the BP/W "riding up." YMMV. Try it without a crotch strap to see whether you experience the "riding up" issue.
Why are you thinking about not wearing a crotch strap? Are you worried about a chafing-in-the-crotch issue? If so, there are manufacturers who sell crotch straps made of a softer material. If you are wearing even a thin wetsuit, chafing really shouldn't be an issue even with a strap made of rougher material. Simply make sure that the crotch strap is properly adjusted (not too tight and not too loose). Hope this helps...
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I don't know that "important!!" is an accurate term in this situation.
This is why I wear one. It is very secure and just overall feels better to me.
Same here. I used it without a strap, it worked just fine, but I found the fit with a strap to be more to my liking. No more, no less. I agree, try it for yourself and see which way you like it best.
keithdiver
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Oh well each it's own!!!
I works without one. But not as well as with one.
You don't necessarily need a 2in cast iron affair though. A lot of manufacturers sell 1in crotch straps, with or without a quick release.
That said, a 2in butt D-ring is convenient to stow stuff like lens covers during the dive.
You don't necessarily need a 2in cast iron affair though. A lot of manufacturers sell 1in crotch straps, with or without a quick release.
That said, a 2in butt D-ring is convenient to stow stuff like lens covers during the dive.
elan
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a22shady
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I use mine, Never had an issue with it bothering me, I also dive in a drysuit so don't notice it. I have not tried diving with out it hooked up and probably wont just an extra safety measure to keep it from moving around.
cool_hardware52
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Anyone who is worried about a crotch strap being uncomfortable...has never worn one.
Sort of a bad name from a marketing standpoint...kind of implies that its purpose is to strap your rig to your crotch!
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