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Quick release harness

Started this discussion. Last reply by Vincent Janelle Sep 16, 2010. 16 Replies 0 Likes

Custom Class?

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Vincent Janelle replied to Chris Johnson's discussion 'Quick release harness'

After a few months of using it, I think the webbing is getting kinda bent around the cinch plate, which is limiting it's usefulness.

Sep 16, 2010

Chris Johnson replied to Chris Johnson's discussion 'Quick release harness'

Thanks for the feedback

Apr 21, 2010

Vincent Janelle replied to Chris Johnson's discussion 'Quick release harness'

I've currently got the cinch on my H backplate, its useful for getting out of the webbing in odd situations when the tank is on a stable surface. I've also used it to successfully remove my gear while floating face down on the surface. I…

Apr 21, 2010

Steve Malfait replied to Chris Johnson's discussion 'Quick release harness'

made my one-piece webbing this weekend and did a dive. Donning and doffing went very well and valve shut down is a lot easier then before. I will do just some minor adjustments and then it should be fine. thanks for the tips grz, Steve

Mar 15, 2010

Steve Malfait replied to Chris Johnson's discussion 'Quick release harness'

thanks for the answer just one remark, did you ever try to cut a webbing? It's very harsh. I'm also an instructor by CMAS and not all students have a sharp knive (I know they should but that's just reality). Normally I shouldn't…

Mar 2, 2010

Steve Malfait replied to Chris Johnson's discussion 'Quick release harness'

I'm diving for 15 years now and also didn't have any problem with (plastic) buckles. Another advantage of a buckle is that in case of unconscious your boddy can easely remove your wing. Without buckles it's very difficult. I'm…

Mar 2, 2010

Mark Chase replied to Chris Johnson's discussion 'Quick release harness'

I looked at these and from a strength unbreakable point of view they are great but Id like to see if they offered easy release in practice. Main reasions i stuck with a quick release is past experiance of being wedged in a tight space. Having the…

Dec 7, 2009

Chris Johnson commented on Don Chennavasin's event 'Essentials of Recreational Diving'

I will be heading down tomorrw around 3:00. need to stop at anywater for some fills. if you need me or need me to pic up anything, give me a shout. otherwise see you guys tomorrow night.

Oct 9, 2009

Chris Johnson replied to Scott Ekkelboom's discussion 'Divers visit the SS Tahoe'

Where are the photos?

Sep 19, 2009

Essentials of Recreation Diving at Breakwater/San Carlos Beach

October 9, 2009 at 8am to October 11, 2009 at 5pm

Essentials is designed to cultivate the essential techniques required by all sound diving practices, irrespective of level or environment. Essentials of Recreational Diving acts as a bridge between conventional training and UTD’s more demanding curriculum.The course focuses on precise buoyancy control, dive planning, decompression strategies, safety, and environmental awareness.The class is geared both toward the newly certified as well as the experienced recreational diver. Photographers and…See More

Chris Johnson is attending Don Chennavasin's event Sep 17, 2009

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Chris, Great meeting you at Breakwater this past weekend. Let's go diving together! -Don

Sep 2, 2009

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UTD Essentials - What an experience

Posted on June 7, 2009 at 4:37pm 4 Comments 0 Likes

Just thought I would share some of my key experiences after completing Essentials I have only been diving for about 10 months and decided to take UTD Essentials after doing a lot of research and wanting some exposure to the DIR methodology. Overall, I feel pretty good in the water, I know that I am far from perfect, but when I compare myself to other divers that I dive with, I feel like I am a step ahead of a lot of them...So why not take the next step and see what all the commotion is all… Continue

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At 11:02pm on September 1, 2009, Don Chennavasin said…: Chris,

Great meeting you at Breakwater this past weekend.

Let's go diving together!

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