OK, so threading the webbing through everything is pretty straight forward, as is getting the rig roughly adjusted and properly placing the D-rings.
However, no one I dive with over here has experience with BPs, soI'm interested to know if you folks have any other thoughts, advice, or lessons learned that would help me out, esp with understanding how to fine-tune the fit and how the rig is supposed to feel on your body when properly adjusted - both on land and in the water?
Thanks folks!
- DD
"Always do right -- this will gratify some and astonish the rest."
-Mark Twain
Biggest thing, IMO, is to avoid going too tight in the shoulders. I see a lot of people with their shoulder straps too tight. The waist strap and the crotch strap is what really makes it snug.
My shoulder straps are adjusted so that I can "chicken wing" into and out of them. I think I originally adjusted them without any other equipment, and then I made minor adjustments with the rest of my gear on. As far as how it feels, My DSS feels like a comfortable cotton T-shirt, both in and out of the water! You've got some good reference material there, so you'll have it dialed in no time!
Size it with your suit and undergarment on, unless your gonna dive in a T-shirt.
Extra room with the shoulder straps, mine used to be too tight, my new webbing fits better and lets me move my arms around. Your going to be diving face down so don't worry how it feels when you are standing in the livingroom.
