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bc style jackets generally have a cumberbun in the case of the newer ones, and a real buckle in the cave of the older ones. the quick release clips are generally across the chest and are not necessary to keep the rig on the diver. quick releases are the work of the ususal idiots. Matt London wrote: > > I think this is the normal transition when moving from > the bulky billowing jacket style jacket BC with quick releases. > > Getting out of the harness is a piece of cake, we're doing discover scuba in > them. > > With all due respect. > > M> > > Thailand's deep cave exploration at - www.divefun.com/tcdp/ > > ----- Original Message ----- > From: <chrisc@bc*.co*.nz*> > To: Charles Ayash <cagraphics@mi*.co*>; <cavers@cavers.com> > Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 1999 5:28 AM > Subject: Re: quick releases on harness > > > > I just cant find the logic for using a QR > > > >I would like to know what you think about one quick release lower on > > > >the rigth shoulder strap for open water dives? I use a DIR harness > > > >and I never had any problem, but some strokes advocate it is better > > > >at least in OW. > > > > During training for OW we took our gear off completely before > > climbing into the boat. I also found that it was easier clambering > > over the side of an inflatable if the gear was off first. This was with > > a jacket type BC. I don't see why it would be any different for DIR. > > However I am not saying that I would put a QR onto DR but there is > > some reasons why it might be useful. > > > > > > > > > > Regards > > Chris Calvert, Engineering Manager > > Business Computers Ltd, 506 Wairakei Road, > > Christchurch, New Zealand. > > Ph +64 3 359 5556 Fax +64 3 359 5975 > > Check our Web site at www.bcl.co.nz > >
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