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Sean,

The knife on the light is some pos i had in the garage, it is the same length
and width as the aul handle when its folded. I used two strips - i was
thinking redundant- but it has occured to me I could tie the knife to the
handle and use the tube just for storage, when the knife was unfolded and
deployed the light head and cord would become a natural lanyard. Plus this
way I could go with a spyderco and not worry about losing it, i hate dropping
franklins on the seafloor like scallops..

I have the brownies backplate and float, that takes up the groove. On a side
note, does anybody get that no lock valve right in the lumbar region? I
always have to fold it a dozen times and it still annoys me, and that leads
me to wonder what I am missing there.

I do like the horizontal scissors, Ill have to work something up for that.

thanks,

Al Marvelli

Sean T. Stevenson wrote:

> 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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