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I have a couple of small questions regarding minor details of gear
rigging.

I use the standard one piece harness with crotch strap and as i dive
ocean, i store a lift bag on the posterior d ring on the crotch strap. I
use either a 100 lbcarter bag with the factory bronze, or a subsalve
with ss snap and small loop of marine store bungie< the fabric covered
kind> to keep the bag rolled snug. I have noticed this has a tendency
toflap around and smack into the legs and I dislike this. I have started
to use a single loop of bungie tied through a hole in plate at the
bottom, just to the right of the crotch strap to hold the bag in place.
One loop seems to hold it secure,doesnt hit the legs ,tangle on stuff or
create drag, i can deploy and replace myself, althought i need both
hands to replace it, its tied with knots < no zip ties> and i can cut it
if i need to.

Anybody see a problem with it, or have a related story or comment for me
to think on??

Another thing I have started doing is carrying a back up folding knife
on the handle of my aul. I unscrewed the handle and put two loops of
bicycle inner tube over it then replaced the handle, and i slide the
folded knife through the loops and off i go. Holds firm, easy to deploy
and replace, albeit with the off hand, cheap and simple. comments??

I have also started to carry my emt shears in a sheath along side the
knife, in the manner described by Kent Lind, lo many emails ago. The
only problem i am finding with that is the sheath i have is made of
webbing like a car seat belt and flops around, unlike the knife pouch. I
have seen scissors pouches made from weight belt webbing that were stiff
like the knife sheath is, i just need to find a supplier or brand name,
any ideas??

thanks for any help you can provide.

Al Marvelli



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