Advice for harness systems

[Konkeb]

Current using apeks WTX wing S/s backplate, twinset harness with weight pods, finding it difficult to get kitted up with my neoprene drysuit which has Kubi dry gloves fitted. Thinking that a bare bone backplate and harness system would be a lot easier to getting kitted up on a cramped and moving boat. Don’t want to change my drybag for a membrane or Tri laminate suit. Any advice for what works easily from other users would be appreciated before I start spending any hard earned cash cheers.

[JonG]

what's the issue Konkeb, is it a OPH, how much weight, are the gloves attached or removable?

[timmyg]

Any more info. I dive neo, kubis, oph, standard bp & never have an issue donning or doffing, reaching valves etc...


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[graham_hk]

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[OrangeHead]

Sounds like your harness is too tight

Seems likely. But ... are you shifting your body lower to get your arms in? It's a lot easier with your armpits below the top webbing slots. I usually do this and see plenty of others doing the same.

[Mark Chase]

Switch to a one piece harness adjustable system like the Harper

All the benefits of a one piece with 90% of the benefits of an adjustable rig.

I use one and its fantastic no more looking like I have a disability when trying to get in and out of my rig

[jturner]

Current using apeks WTX wing S/s backplate, twinset harness with weight pods, finding it difficult to get kitted up with my neoprene drysuit which has Kubi dry gloves fitted. Thinking that a bare bone backplate and harness system would be a lot easier to getting kitted up on a cramped and moving boat. Don’t want to change my drybag for a membrane or Tri laminate suit. Any advice for what works easily from other users would be appreciated before I start spending any hard earned cash cheers.

When you say twinset harness, do you mean a WTX adjustable harness or...? When you're getting kitted up, what makes it difficult? Is it the Kubi rings? If so, that happens - mine also get stuck from time to time. You need to work out how to approach them and were they need to be to get them through (but then you get things stuck on the dump valve on the shoulder!).

FWIW, most people who struggle to get a harness on either have medical mobility problems (rare but does happen, though you'd know if you did) or their harness is not adjusted properly (typically too tight, but have have seen too loose on an adjustable harness that turned into a mess of floppy webbing, all tangled together). I have the flexibility of a dry stick and can usually manage to put a standard OPH on floating on the surface, on a boat etc. without difficulty.

[TWK21]

Buddy assistance. I’m not to proud to use help, be it lifting counter lungs or holding the harness open. That way I can sit on the bench glaring and mumbling under my breath waiting for everyone else to wriggle into their kit and untangle the light cables.