Tank Straps...scuba pro

[wgw04024]

Greetings!

I just put together my Dive Rite Transplate. I'm using scuba pro tank straps simply because I like them best from what I've used. My question is this, after weaving them through the tank bracket and rubber friction shoes, it seems that they are so long, i have to have the velcro part cinched up as far as possible around the tank, before it takes up enough slack to hold the tank. It seems it would hold a tank at least 15" in diameter. Did I get a different standard tank strap?

I have it right now so it works correctly, however, having to cinch it so far around the tank, means i had to slide the straps so the buckles are not on the back center of the tank, but more (looking from the back) around to the right. I don't think I like the buckles that close to my Wing bladder.

Thoughts anyone?

Thanks,
Bill

 

[wgw04024]

Upon further investigation, it seems these straps accommodate more webbing wrap per say in the SB plates or bcd's it might be used for. I was able to thread it slightly differently taking up a couple more inches of slack, and it now works much better.