Why waist buckle to the right side?

[MBH]

Pardon my ignorance, but shouldn't a right side D ring keep the light canister from sliding forward? And could you explain how a properly adjusted crotch strap could pull open the buckle?

Thanks again.

There is no right side d-ring on the waist strap.

If the buckle was centered in the front it would be very easy for the crotch strap loop to slip under the buckles release lever. Any foreward pressure on the crotch strap would pop open the buckle.

 

[scuba_moron]

I'm convinced - It makes sense how a crotch strap loop could accidently slide into the buckle lever. But why not lock the crotch strap loop by lacing it through the back of the buckle? The instruction in my adjustable harness shows this technique. The down side is that the buckle has to remain centered.

In summary, the primary reason for having the buckle to the right is to lock the light canister in place - yes?

 

[vbcoachchris]

You should be able to remove your rig underwater with ease. I am not sure what your manual is suggesting, but it sounds complicated. Does it have a quick disconnect (NOT DIR)? The crotch strap is a simple design. Do not make something more complicated than it needs to be. Again think risk vs. reward. Can your teammates operate your gear? Why is it different than theirs? What is the benefit of your difference? If it is significant why aren’t they doing it as well?

Keeping the light in place was one reason, but others have been mentioned. They are all good points with no risk. Placing it on the left or center introduces risk, no matter how small.

DIR is a system. You need to look at how the entire system works, not just one piece. Any change you make might have issues as you progress in your diving.

 

[scuba_moron]

vbcoachchris - I appreicate your advice.

Yes, my harness has a quick release, including the crotch strap. It's NOT DIR. I will attempt to learn more on DIR by reading a book called "the fundamentals of better diving"

 

[Jason B]

Pardon my ignorance, but shouldn't a right side D ring keep the light canister from sliding forward? And could you explain how a properly adjusted crotch strap could pull open the buckle?

Thanks again.

No D-ring needed on the right as we don't clip off anything on that side as it would interfere with deploying the long hose.

To add, you couldn't remove your can at the end of the dive without a lot of hassle what with having to remove a D-ring every time.

 

[lamont]

vbcoachchris - I appreicate your advice.

Yes, my harness has a quick release, including the crotch strap. It's NOT DIR. I will attempt to learn more on DIR by reading a book called "the fundamentals of better diving"

I would actually recommend "Dress for Success" rather than JJ's book for new divers with equipment questions. You can order both of them off the GUE site:

https://secure.gue.com/catalog/order/books.shtml

 

[digital_steve]

Pity they don't have a PDF version of that book too buy

 

[H20Bubbles]

So my question is, with the buckle on the right that means you are having to thread the buckle through the crotch strap. So if you have to take the rig off underwater are you having to thread the buckle back out through the crotch strap?

Maybe I am missing it but it in the pictures I have seen but it certainly seems that would be the case.

 

[nadwidny]

So my question is, with the buckle on the right that means you are having to thread the buckle through the crotch strap. So if you have to take the rig off underwater are you having to thread the buckle back out through the crotch strap?

Maybe I am missing it but it in the pictures I have seen but it certainly seems that would be the case.

That's the way it's done.

 

[H20Bubbles]

That's the way it's done.

I understand that... but is there any concern that it makes getting out of the rig more cumbersome, or concern that it creates an entanglement in your own rig?