How to Replace Scuba Backplate Harness Webbing
Channel: Discovery Divers Tokyo
Date: 2021-01-25

How to Replace Backplate Harness Webbing
If it’s time or almost time to change your backplate harness webbing, this is the video for you. One of the benefits of backplate and wing BC that folks often cite is the ability to change out your harness webbing. Where here it is. This harness was in use for I’m guessing 6-8 years, not sure on the dive count. It’s impressive to see just how worn the harness can be and still perform well. Also interesting to see where the wear is strongest, I would not have guessed. Along the way, tips and tricks are discussed along with products/materials recommendations. 

Webbing changed from standard black to Coyote Brown, in anticipation of a new wing in the near future, in Multicam, possibly from AliExpress. 

Link to main harness webbing I used: Coyote Brown, Piranha Dive webbing
https://www.piranhadivemfg.com/category/Webbing-480

Crotch strap webbing (softer), I got from: Foliage Green and British Khaki 
https://www.ebay.com/itm/British-Khaki-2-Inch-Military-Spec-Webbing-5-Yard-Roll-Fabric-Outdoor-Camo-259-/262560551541?hash=item3d21d41275

Harness buckle I’m thinking about for next time: XS Scuba Clear-Path Buckle. Not Delrin, Molded from glass-filled nylon with 316 SS hinge pin
https://amzn.to/2Ns9qXr

Next camo singles wing I’m thinking about:
https://s.click.aliexpress.com/e/_AgFrAp

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:28 Tools and bits needed
01:20 How to know when to change the webbing
03:17 Remove old webbing and discussion
06:28 Knife on the harness; what kind and where
07:40 More demolition and notes, webbing choice, grommet vs no grommet
09:44 Weight pockets notes
10:22 Crotch straps brief note
10:53 Harness webbing choice tips
12:38 Crotch strap or no?
13:40 Main harness webbing choice
14:42 Make and attach crotch strap
16:18 Main harness webbing and hardware install, tips and tricks
23:03 Critical harness webbing installation tip
23:20 Main harness webbing and hardware install continued, tips and tricks
24:49 Upper harness rough fit, tightness and d-ring placement
27:16 Weight pockets and lower harness install, tips and tricks
29:32 More knife tips on harness
32:12 lower harness, weight pockets continued


Today’s Notable Quotes:
“That would be a very unpleasant crotch experience”

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Safe diving!

Jim

Big Dog, DDT
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