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Diving configurations, mix and match
Modified webbing
My starting point is the traditional DIR one piece webbing only.
Major drawback is how to remove the gear from an unconscious diver at the surface ? It is impossible to get the diver with inflated wings out of his harness. One way of dealing with the problem is cutting the shoulder straps (with a Z knife for instance). When doing rescue training however this becomes not an option. Better is to provide for a locking/release mechanism without compromising robustness. The design does therefore not consider using plastic clips of any kind. It looks like a D-ring but it has two additional crossbars. Beneath that "D-ring" sits a metal rectangular ring wich will act like a brake, providing the actual locking. Releasing is simply by pulling up B, tightening is done by pulling down on A.
Design:
A= grab/pull ring, B=lock/release rings, C=classical D-ring Some closeups .. (click on image for details)
References:Ref[1] Webbing a harness/backplate
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