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Bob =A0 The trick is to have the shoulder straps loose enough to get in and out = of reasonably comfortably. Next you use the waist strap through the top of = the crotch strap to give "adjustment" and keep the whole rig tight to your = body. You will find that done properly the shoulder straps don't go anywhere = when the waist and crotch straps are adjusted - they are not sloppy. When = the waist and crotch staps are undone you have plenty of room to get out of = the rig, particularly in the water where the wing will support the weight = of the tanks. =A0 Putting quick releases in only introduces unecessary failure points. =A0 Cheers Steve Bliim -----Original Message----- From: Bob Cooper [mailto:bob@bo*.fs*.co*.uk*] Sent: Wednesday, 6 December 2000 23:10 To: techdiver@aquanaut.com Subject: Backplate harness Thanks for your replies to my previous post "which backplate?". =A0 I have another question regarding a backplate/harness/wing arrangement: =A0 My current kit configuration uses a Transpac II and twin steel 10's or 12's.=A0 Most of my diving is in a dry suit from RIB's off the UK = coast.=A0 Donning the Transpac is made relatively easy because it has adjustable shoulder straps.=A0 However, this is sometimes difficult in a rolling = RIB in UK waters despite the extra length of the shoulder straps. When = everything is pulled tight it is very comfortable in and out of the water.=A0 = Removing the Transpac in the water is easy because it has quick releases on both shoulders and on the chest.=A0 It is a simple matter to remove my kit alongside the RIB and have the crew haul it aboard. =A0 A one piece harness has no releases right? and it is not adjustable (at least not whilst wearing it).=A0 Therefore it must be very difficult to = put on (especially in a rolling RIB) and virtually impossible to remove in the water (especially in a dry suit with a thick undersuit).=A0 If the = shoulder straps are left loose, making donning and doffing easier, this would = result in a sloppy fit.=A0 If the shoulder straps are adjusted so that the = harness fits snugly it must be virtually impossible to don and doff? =A0 Am I missing something here? =A0 Any advice would me much appreciated. -- Send mail for the `techdiver' mailing list to `techdiver@aquanaut.com'. Send subscribe/unsubscribe requests to `techdiver-request@aquanaut.com'.
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