Transplate Adjustments

[mood]

Hello,

Im having trouble adjusting my transplate. If i manage to adjust it so its comfortable, the plate rides a little low and i wont be able to touch the top of it easily.

If i adjust it so i can touch it easily, the transplate becomes small and the waist belt rides up high.

Ive looked at the manual many times, looked at the Transpac adjustment videos from DR-Express and i simply gave up.

http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/bu...ems/259666-if-you-dive-transplate-please.html

This another thread i created, it has some pictures of my transplate.

Please Help

 

[Dive Rite]

Hey Mood,

Don't give up! Sorry you are having a time getting your Transplate to fit. Let me help. Ironic enough, we are shooting a Transplate fitting video this month. It should be up on our site in Dec (obviously a bit late for you, but just wanted those who read the forum to know).

First, can you please give me your measurements as follows: t-shirt size (S,M, L, XL), chest dimension and height? Metric or Imperial is fine.

Next, what size is your TransPlate (M, L, XL)?

After I hear back from you, we'll get started.

Thanks,
Kathleen

 

[mood]

Hey Kathleen,

TShirt : Medium or Small
Chest dimension: 34cm x 39cm (these are rough, i used a ruler to measure, but they seem correct)
Height: if its my height your talking about its 5'6 (~170cm)

I ordered a Medium Transplate.

Thank you for your time, if you need anything else just post back.

 

[Dive Rite]

Okay, great. You have the correct size for your measurements, so that is good news.

It's hard for me to tell from the pics because they are out of focus, but I think I see two things that are contributing to your woes. First, no crotch strap. Gotta have a crotch strap, otherwise, every time you lift your arms, the entire rig will shift due to the weight of the plate. The crotch strap should be snug and create a "V" when attached to the waist belt (see pic of mine: http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r275/divekat/TPlate_crotchstrap.jpg

Next, it appears that the shoulders aren't quite woven correctly. You have a lot of webbing between the upper edge of the plate and the shoulder pad. See mine here: http://s146.photobucket.com/albums/r275/divekat/?action=view&current=TPlate_back_shoulder.jpg

Finally, I can't tell from the photo, but be sure that your D-ring is as low as possible (or wherever you want it, but that it lines up just with the top of your armpit. Right now the front D-ring appears to be high up on your chest, making it difficult once you get the rig snugged up and tanks on to reach underwater. See mine here: http://s146.photobucket.com/albums/r275/divekat/?action=view&current=TPlate_shoulder_closeup.jpg

Front shot: http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r275/divekat/K_TPlate_shoulder.jpg

Reaching the plate: http://i146.photobucket.com/albums/r275/divekat/TPlate_back.jpg

Take a look at these and tell me if, indeed, my assumptions are correct and a bit more tinkering is needed to get the shoulders shortened up and the crotch strap added.

Don't give up...these things are a bear to put together. I did mine two years ago and I remember it taking me all afternoon, plus a few more hours of tinkering to get it right.

Kathleen

 

[mood]

I think i fixed it now. I made the pads 6cm away from the top of the backplate. I can reach the backplate fine now. You mentioned the crotch strap, is it really necessary.

One reason i move to the Transplate is because i thought a crotch strap wont be needed. I prefer weight belt over integrated, and a crotch strap gives me a hard time if i need to remove the belt. And if i have the belt over the crotch strap ill need to remove it first before removing my gear.

Thanks for your help!

 

[Dive Rite]

Hey, it looks great! Glad you got it sorted out and I hope you enjoy your new harness.

All the best,
Kathleen