Zero,Originally Posted by Zero
2" webbing is reinforced to add durability for supporting your tanks (read more than 1). Seat belt webbing is not nearly durable to support the tanks and equipment you will be diving. The same argument for the 1" webbing. Believe me, you do not notice the webbing after a dive, or during it either. Remember the diver positioning thru-out the dive (horizontal).
OOPS was just for the crotch strap not all of the harness. Ouch couldnt imagine the world of pain carrying twins on 1" webbing even with padding on them.
One thing that's easy to forget when thinking about the comfort or fit of any harness is that it will feel completely different when vertical, out of the water compared to horizental when under water. I dive heavy doubles, and they're an incredible PITA, and not at all comfortable until I submerge, at which point I no longer notice them. The snugger the harness, the harder it is to get on but the more stable everything feels under water. As far as durability, unless you love to re-thread your harness a lot, wider does last longer and there really isn't any lose of comfort. If anything, wider wouldn't cut as much. YMMV
Stu
If you do have a problem with the webbing cutting Id be looking a filing the edges off a bit so they arent as sharp. Normal wear and tear is still going to happen but so just put a small sacrificial piece of webbing through the hole on the load bearing side so it has to cut through it first before your harness.
Matt
My crotch strap (2") gives me a sence of security for giant strides and head down positions. I also use my front crotch d-ring for holding my speargun while dealing with the flopping fish.
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I did a dive today using a Halcyon BP/W and the Hogarthian harness system and didnt even feel the crotch strap at all. Dont even make it a consideration.
whats the difference in weight for a std al and ss plate?
Depends on the exact models you are talking about.
Generally SS is more negative in the water, which helps to take some weight off your belt.
Standard thickness AL plates will usually weigh in around 2-3 pounds, and SS plates are typically 6 pounds.
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