Manos,

I also had this problem after removing QRs and running a continuous harness
and was really frustrated. The trick is loosening the shoulder straps a bit
(the problem being we all seem to make them too tight at the beginning as we
unfortunately get used to the QRs on commercial harnesses or BCs) -- and not
overinflating your wing on the surface.

As I'm relatively thin, I found the best way that worked for me was to sit
in the harness on surface, make sure the shoulder straps could "just about"
slip over the shoulder (right at the shoulder area) and pull them in by an
inch. Make sure your hand, bent back, can slide in and push the strap off
the harness on one side. It worked fine for me and inwater practice made
perfect. As I've now got used to it, in my new harness I've tightened the
straps to a more comfortable position. I would suggest practicing this
before turning to "alternatives." It is really comfortable, safe and sound.
Regards

Izzy


----- Original Message -----
From: Manos Manoli <manos@ma*.co*.cy*>
To: Tech Diver <techdiver@aquanaut.com>
Sent: Friday, January 21, 2000 10:32 AM
Subject: Hard to get out


> I have just finish the Diving tests on my new Hardplate it works fine.
> My only serious problem is ( try not to laugh ) that on the surface i
> cannot get out of it. The inflated wings push slightly against my body
> so the harness gets tight on me. I know is not DIR to install plastic
> joins but i was thinking of installing only one at the side. Any ideas?
>
> Manos.
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