For small bags, storage in the backplate channel is ideal, since it is
completely out of the way.  If you have a larger bag, or a channel (P)
weight in the plate which prevents you from using this position, use
two loops of surgical tubing through the lower edge of the backplate,
and clip off to the rear D-ring with stainless hardware only.  This
will keep the bag tight and horizontal.

For the shears sheath, you can find stiff sheaths for a variety of
tools at most military surplus shops.  I made my own (with a sailmaking
needle and cord) from weight belt webbing.  I actually made a combined
sheath, which houses the knife in the standard vertical position, and
the shears horizontally (behind the knife) in the orientation of the
waist belt.  This takes up less space and is easier to grab - real
slick.

As for the knife on the light head, what size knife are we talking
about?  I fiddled around with this for a while, but couldn't find a
solution I was happy with.  I wouldn't trust inner tube sections alone,
though.

-Sean


On Tue, 06 Jul 1999 00:53:04 -0400, ajmarve@ba*.ne* wrote:

>List,
>
>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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