victorzamora
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So, in a bit of an embarassing twist, I promised my instructor I'd have a more clever stage mounting system than what he was currently using. I haven't had a chance to play with AL80s yet (outside of class), but am looking for ideas. I've tried the "Rob Neto" method and found it to be a pain. I've tried the "Traditional Edd" method as well as the "John Weston" variant (I hope he sees that and chuckles) but didn't have great results with Edd's method without the Weston variant but I don't like the Weston variant on principle. To be clear, the Neto is short top leash with a long bottom bungee stretched from one side of you to a d-ring on the opposite hip. Edd's method is a short bottom bungee clipped off to the door rail first and a longer bungee on the neck clipped to your chest. The "Weston" variant is a bungee from your buttplate to your main tank to hold the tail down. My only complaint with the Weston mod is it uses an extra piece of gear which really shouldn't be necessary. If it didn't work so well, I'd be less likely to consider it.
All of the above methods are for "top mounting" a stage, which is currently what I'm leaning towards. However, I'm totally open to front-mounting a stage as long as it's neatly tucked up and away. My requirements are that it be modular, easy to don and doff, and mount the tank as cleanly as possible. My first attempt is going to involve some razor-style shenanigans to get it mounted right.
What are you guys doing to mount your stages in SM?
All of the above methods are for "top mounting" a stage, which is currently what I'm leaning towards. However, I'm totally open to front-mounting a stage as long as it's neatly tucked up and away. My requirements are that it be modular, easy to don and doff, and mount the tank as cleanly as possible. My first attempt is going to involve some razor-style shenanigans to get it mounted right.
What are you guys doing to mount your stages in SM?