dive_turkey
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Ok, I get it now. Thanks. My BP should get in this week. I'm looking forward to seeing how it all fits together.
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Yes. Also, I like to leave a long tail that I secure with tire tubing.
Just out of curiosity, why don't you trim the tail?
Just out of curiosity, why don't you trim the tail?
The best reason not to trim the tail is to aid a rescuer should you be the one in trouble. Having someone try to find, let alone grab, a short piece of any belt adds to the time needed for the rescuer to help ditch lead.
You make a good point, but take a look at the photos in post #39 (if you haven't already) and let me know if he couldn't trim the tail. If not, then is it your opinion that the best option is not to trim the tail at all but to double it over as ludwigsv has done?
Another question: could the loop that is formed by doubling over constitute an entanglement hazard, with a risk that catching the loop on something might cause the buckle to release?
I am inquiring, not debating the issue. I have a Mako rubber belt on order, and I am trying to figure out what to do with what I expect will be excess length.
Ludwigsv, how hard is it to pull out the tail with it being doubled over under a rubber keeper. On land, there might be some friction but my guess is that under water, it would slide more easily. What has been your experience with it? Have you tried releasing the belt under water? One concern that I would have is that if you pull the tail at a right angle to the body, it might have trouble releasing the buckle whereas a tug on a shorter tail would release the buckle right away.
Again, I am not debating any issue here, just wondering. Thanks for all the replies.
I would suggest you make a few dives with the Mako belt before cutting the tail, that's what I'm doing. As ludwigsv stated, you will need to trim the end to a blunt point so it will fit through a Tin Man weight. I've been happy so far to just tuck the extra belt into a loop and leave it like that. I wouldn't worry about an accidental release as the belt takes a pretty good tug to make it release if it was snugged up to begin with.I have a Mako rubber belt on order, and I am trying to figure out what to do with what I expect will be excess length.
quick question, did anyone ever tried to put the XS quick release pockets on the Mako belt?
do they fit?