Meg Counterlung harness

PaulTG2 · 20th November 2007, 15:39

Hello,

Yep, it's the crotch strap. The "handle" in the crotch of the "Y" is for the belt to go through.

The pieces for the top of the counterlungs are typically straight and lock into the shoulder harness holes.

-p

Nailer99 · 20th November 2007, 15:39

Quote: (Originally Posted by Lancer4545)

It kind of makes sense when I look at it now.........

Jeez, that loop sure would make a nice lift handle tho

I wouldn't want anyone lifting me by mine!

Skipbreather · 20th November 2007, 16:03

Quote: (Originally Posted by Lancer4545)

I am using an OMS alloy backplate and a new Dive Rite TransPlate Harness, which is just the best thing for the Meg. It makes it super simple to slip in and out of not like the usual wriggleing and writhing it used to take!!

I just received a new set of CL clips from ISC to rig it all up and they have supplied a sewn harness with the top clips offset in a Y configuration. In the centre of the Y at the top is a loop which I guess is the lifting handle, which will come in very useful, and a long 2 inch vertical strap.

Any help greatly appreciated.

Regards,

Lance

If you haven’t cut the DR Transplate straps yet, you already have a great lift strap! When I rigged my carbon fiber backplate I also used a Transplate system- love it. When you set up the shoulder straps just work from the center of the strap outward when rigging it to the backplate. It leave you w/ a super strong lift strap that is also very easy on your hand. See pics.

Also shown is how I attach what is indeed a crotch strap via QD.

Hope this helps,
Ken

PaulTG2 · 20th November 2007, 16:21

Quote: (Originally Posted by Nailer99)

I wouldn't want anyone lifting me by mine!

Don't knock it until you've tried it.

-p

Hyper-limits · 20th November 2007, 18:14

Quote: (Originally Posted by cool_hardware52)

If the crotch strap slot in your Back plate is only 1" you can probably fold the 2 inch webbing, ~1/2 inch on each side, and shove it through.

Tobin

Yeah, That exactly what I did with my older OMS B/P and it work just fine.

Cheers

Al

Lancer4545 · 7th January 2008, 10:12

I had to chew on another slice of humble pie not knowing that this was indeed a crotch strap and then making a goose of myself with my comment of the size of it.........anyhow.

I have fitted and dived it and found it to be a lot better than the old system and like it. I opened the slot in my alloy backplate to accommodate the wider strap but changed the backplate to a Golem Lightweight SS (Thanks Jakub) after the alloy one started corroding and making a mess, and the new one already has the 2" slot and it threaded straight in without a problem.

I have taken your advise Ken and looped the strap into a handle, it works well. Thanks

Regards,

Lance

mixedangased · 7th January 2008, 18:02

Quote: (Originally Posted by Lancer4545)

I just received a new set of CL clips so I can make up a another light weight backplate mainly for when I travel.

I am using an OMS alloy backplate and a new Dive Rite TransPlate Harness, which is just the best thing for the Meg. It makes it super simple to slip in and out of not like the usual wriggleing and writhing it used to take!!

I just received a new set of CL clips from ISC to rig it all up and they have supplied a sewn harness with the top clips offset in a Y configuration. In the centre of the Y at the top is a loop which I guess is the lifting handle, which will come in very useful, and a long 2 inch vertical strap.

This may very well have been out for ages but my existing system uses 4 small 1 inch straps and I am a bit baffled as to the correct way to rig this new harness up.

Any help greatly appreciated.

Regards,

Lance

deff a crotch strap (total pain in the arse )and i binned mine and got a couple of c/l retainers with `d` rings on from diving niknaks that fit on the waist webbing alot better.
regards chris

cameron · 8th January 2008, 13:20

If you have a 1 inch slot in the aluminum plate then you can open it up 2 inches with a rat tail file and some elbow grease.

Cam

Mark Chase · 8th January 2008, 18:17

Quote: (Originally Posted by cameron)

If you have a 1 inch slot in the aluminum plate then you can open it up 2 inches with a rat tail file and a fu#k of a lot of elbow grease.

Cam

The above post has been edited by the Bulls#it police on the grounds that it fell within the catagory of Bulls#it and i have the bleeding fingers to prove it.

ATB

Mark

20th November 2007, 15:39	#11 (permalink)
PaulTG2 Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 359	Re: Meg Counterlung harness Hello, Yep, it's the crotch strap. The "handle" in the crotch of the "Y" is for the belt to go through. The pieces for the top of the counterlungs are typically straight and lock into the shoulder harness holes. -p
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20th November 2007, 15:39	#12 (permalink)
Nailer99 Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Seattle, WA, USA Posts: 170	Re: Meg Counterlung harness Quote: (Originally Posted by Lancer4545) It kind of makes sense when I look at it now......... Jeez, that loop sure would make a nice lift handle tho I wouldn't want anyone lifting me by mine!
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20th November 2007, 16:21	#14 (permalink)
PaulTG2 Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Posts: 359	Re: Meg Counterlung harness Quote: (Originally Posted by Nailer99) I wouldn't want anyone lifting me by mine! Don't knock it until you've tried it. -p
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20th November 2007, 18:14	#15 (permalink)
Hyper-limits Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Victoria BC Canada Posts: 113	Re: Meg Counterlung harness Quote: (Originally Posted by cool_hardware52) If the crotch strap slot in your Back plate is only 1" you can probably fold the 2 inch webbing, ~1/2 inch on each side, and shove it through. Tobin Yeah, That exactly what I did with my older OMS B/P and it work just fine. Cheers Al __________________ "The oldest and strongest emotion of mankind is fear. And the oldest and strongest kind of fear is fear of the unknown" H.P. Lovecraft
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7th January 2008, 10:12	#16 (permalink)
Lancer4545 Closed Circuit Divers Aus Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Cairns QLD Australia Posts: 573	Re: Meg Counterlung harness I had to chew on another slice of humble pie not knowing that this was indeed a crotch strap and then making a goose of myself with my comment of the size of it.........anyhow. I have fitted and dived it and found it to be a lot better than the old system and like it. I opened the slot in my alloy backplate to accommodate the wider strap but changed the backplate to a Golem Lightweight SS (Thanks Jakub) after the alloy one started corroding and making a mess, and the new one already has the 2" slot and it threaded straight in without a problem. I have taken your advise Ken and looped the strap into a handle, it works well. Thanks Regards, Lance __________________ You can run but you can't hide! ISC Appointed Megalodon Dealer for East Australia http://www.closedcircuitdivers.com.au info@closedcircuitdivers.com.au
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7th January 2008, 18:02	#17 (permalink)
mixedangased mixedangased Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: gloucestershire Posts: 58	Re: Meg Counterlung harness Quote: (Originally Posted by Lancer4545) I just received a new set of CL clips so I can make up a another light weight backplate mainly for when I travel. I am using an OMS alloy backplate and a new Dive Rite TransPlate Harness, which is just the best thing for the Meg. It makes it super simple to slip in and out of not like the usual wriggleing and writhing it used to take!! I just received a new set of CL clips from ISC to rig it all up and they have supplied a sewn harness with the top clips offset in a Y configuration. In the centre of the Y at the top is a loop which I guess is the lifting handle, which will come in very useful, and a long 2 inch vertical strap. This may very well have been out for ages but my existing system uses 4 small 1 inch straps and I am a bit baffled as to the correct way to rig this new harness up. Any help greatly appreciated. Regards, Lance deff a crotch strap (total pain in the arse )and i binned mine and got a couple of c/l retainers with `d` rings on from diving niknaks that fit on the waist webbing alot better. regards chris __________________ if it ain`t broke,fix it till`it is!
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8th January 2008, 13:20	#18 (permalink)
cameron Classic Kiss 124 Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Posts: 245	Re: Meg Counterlung harness If you have a 1 inch slot in the aluminum plate then you can open it up 2 inches with a rat tail file and some elbow grease. Cam __________________ Reclaim at work and CCR at home, life is good
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8th January 2008, 18:17	#19 (permalink)
Mark Chase I go down for ages Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 2,470	Re: Meg Counterlung harness Quote: (Originally Posted by cameron) If you have a 1 inch slot in the aluminum plate then you can open it up 2 inches with a rat tail file and a fu#k of a lot of elbow grease. Cam The above post has been edited by the Bulls#it police on the grounds that it fell within the catagory of Bulls#it and i have the bleeding fingers to prove it. ATB Mark __________________ Is it supposed to make that noise ? I took my unit to the dive shop and demanded they bolt on every thing that would fit. Join my elite diving teem and get a Tshirt "Doing It Chasey"Hammerhead Eccr Advanced Diving System
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