Webbing protectors

[ajtoady]

OK Here's the question, where can you purchase the webbing protectors or anti-chafing sleeves you should use where the webbing threads through the back plate slots? Been to a bunch of online vendors but no luck. Any advice would be appreciated. I know that if I purchase a new harness some of the manufacturers supply them. Thanks, Tony

 

[Rich Keller]

You could just paint the area you want to protect with a product like Ever-Dip. This is the stuff people use to coat the handles of tools and can be found at any hardware store. It can also be used to paint areas of your wetsuit that tend to get chaffed. It is cheap and can easily be reapplied as needed.

 

[krawlings]

here is 2 links I found hope this helps

1-1/2" Tubular Webbing | Tubular Webbing | Slackline Webbing | Balance Community LLC
Tubular Nylon Webbing, 1 Tubular Nylon Webbing, Replacement Webbing

 

[rongoodman]

I wouldn't even bother. I've never seen any significant wear there--it's not like the webbing is moving in the slot.

 

[Fishpie]

Have to agree with ron above.
The edge of the webbing will probably get a bit fluffy, but in my experience, even the less "finished" plates like early Oxycheq the webbing will last many, many years.

 

[g1138]

If your plate is rough around the edges, buy a gummy stone or small needle file kit to smooth it out. A rough edge will tear into the nylon tubing over time. Might as well solve the problem instead of trying to work around it.

 

[kotik]

See here:
Webbing - Dive Gear Express

 

[ajduplessis]

Never seen that problem with Halcyon plates

 

[DaleC]

If all else fails, cut a small section of bicycle tire tubing and thread it through with the webbing like a sleeve.

 

[Chuckitall]

I use 2" bicycle tire discarded at all bike stores. Not only keeps chafing down, but stops movement of webbing moving in slots. Takes minutes to put on. Have done it for years.