Sizing a BP/W harness

[inquis]

Not everyone has great mobility and flexibility

Honestly, that's not needed if entering elbow first into a loose shoulder strap. If you're putting your harness on like a coat, reaching backwards and fishing for the arm strap... yeah, that's harder than necessary and would indeed require mobility/flexibility or a way to really loosen up the strap (i.e., the device you linked). The video I linked demos what I'm talking about, albeit underwater. On land, you can insert the right elbow second and hold the long-hose (attached to the right d-ring) to give yourself a "hole" for the elbow.

 

[Jcp2]

Honestly, that's not needed if entering elbow first into a loose shoulder strap. If you're putting your harness on like a coat, reaching backwards and fishing for the arm strap... yeah, that's harder than necessary and would indeed require mobility/flexibility or a way to really loosen up the strap (i.e., the device you linked). The video I linked demos what I'm talking about, albeit underwater. On land, you can insert the right elbow second and hold the long-hose (attached to the right d-ring) to give yourself a "hole" for the elbow.

This works for me in my wetsuit but my drysuit glove rings make it a lot harder (for me).

 

[VsubT]

Honestly, that's not needed if entering elbow first into a loose shoulder strap. If you're putting your harness on like a coat, reaching backwards and fishing for the arm strap... yeah, that's harder than necessary and would indeed require mobility/flexibility or a way to really loosen up the strap (i.e., the device you linked). The video I linked demos what I'm talking about, albeit underwater. On land, you can insert the right elbow second and hold the long-hose (attached to the right d-ring) to give yourself a "hole" for the elbow.

I have the DGX loop mentioned above, the Halcyon Cinch system, and standard rigged harnesses. All are good options, but an old shoulder dislocation injury makes the adjustable versions easier to don & doff. While I can use all 3, I’m happiest with the Cinch. It’s easy to adjust and stays put once you move the webbing.

Agreed with drysuit rings as an example of how adjustable webbing is useful. Another situation where this comes in handy is an awkward position when boat diving. Loosening a strap can make it easier to squeeze between people or get a better angle on oddball tank racks for gearing up and down.

Free your mind, and your straps will follow…



Lance

 

[Beau Holden]

All I dive is my 4 seasons dry suit. Sized the harness 14 years ago and has not changed.