Bob

The trick is to have the harness not too tight - so that you can get in =
an out of it easily.  The crotch strap keeps the whole unit snug.  Where =
do you live - I'm in Bracknell, Berks.   I may be at Stoney this Friday =
if you can get there and you could see the whole kit in its magnificence =
:-)

I do this regularly on one of out hardboats and have done it on the odd =
time I RIB dive.  There are really no problems when it is set up =
correctly.

David Shimell

-----Original Message-----
From:	Bob Cooper [SMTP:bob@bo*.fs*.co*.uk*]
Sent:	Wednesday, December 06, 2000 12:10 PM
To:	techdiver@aquanaut.com
Subject:	Backplate harness

 << File: ATT00004.html >> Thanks for your replies to my previous post =
"which backplate?".

I have another question regarding a backplate/harness/wing arrangement:

My current kit configuration uses a Transpac II and twin steel 10's or =
12's.  Most of my diving is in a dry suit from RIB's off the UK coast.  =
Donning the Transpac is made relatively easy because it has adjustable =
shoulder straps.  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.  Removing the Transpac in the water is easy because it has quick =
releases on both shoulders and on the chest.  It is a simple matter to =
remove my kit alongside the RIB and have the crew haul it aboard.

A one piece harness has no releases right? and it is not adjustable (at =
least not whilst wearing it).  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).  If the =
shoulder straps are left loose, making donning and doffing easier, this =
would result in a sloppy fit.  If the shoulder straps are adjusted so =
that the harness fits snugly it must be virtually impossible to don and =
doff?

Am I missing something here?

Any advice would me much appreciated.

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