SS D-rings wanted (low profile)

[DaveP]

I'm trying to find a good place to get some low profile SS D-rings at a reasonable price. Dive Gear Express tells me their 2" D-rings stick out 2 3/8" (low profile), and 3" for their normal D-ring. I want a few 2" D-rings that only stick out 1 1/2 to 2". Strapworks has some that might work but they are $3.25 each.

[phillip1]

I think the low profile ones suck and are really uncomfortable to clip stuff on

[DaveP]

The type of low profile D-ring you have on your crotch strap is too small.
But the size of the 4 D-rings on your waist strap are just right, they are 2" D-rings but they only stick out 1 1/2". Do you not like these 4? (These are the angular ones you have). Did they come with the harness?

According to DiveGearExpress their DiveRite D-rings stick out 3"! that's twice that of your waist D-rings. Too big. They sell some that are 2 3/8", but that's still big.

[fixxervi6]

I don't like the low profiles, you clip more than one thing off to them they become a pain

[DaveP]

The D-rings I want would stick out 1 1/2 to 2" so really not low profile. The guys at DGE say their D-rings stick out a lot more than that.

[rongoodman]

Northeast Scuba Supply. (http://northeastscubasupply.com/store/Clips-Fittings/D-Rings/2-Low-Profile-S/S-D-Ring/prod_921.html)

[Line Squirrel]

Dive Gear Express tells me their 2" D-rings stick out 2 3/8" (low profile), and 3" for their normal D-ring.

David - let me measure those tomorrow when I get in...those numbers can't be correct. I know for sure their shorter than they are wide and their a touch over 2-inches wide (inside the wire) to fit 2-inch webbing so they have to be less than 2". Without having one in front of me, I'm going to guess their more like 1-1/2.

If I forget to post, call the toll free number and ask for me.

[phillip1]

The type of low profile D-ring you have on your crotch strap is too small.
But the size of the 4 D-rings on your waist strap are just right, they are 2" D-rings but they only stick out 1 1/2". Do you not like these 4? (These are the angular ones you have). Did they come with the harness?

According to DiveGearExpress their DiveRite D-rings stick out 3"! that's twice that of your waist D-rings. Too big. They sell some that are 2 3/8", but that's still big.

The one crotch strap dring is the low profile one, i think they are very inconvenient to clip on and really i doubt it would make any difference in a tight cave if you used the next size up, the medium profile ones (1.5 inch) which are way easier to clip stuff on.

[DaveP]

Thanks,
Ya something did not sound right with the dimensions I was given.
Once I get the D-ring info I will be ready to order all the pieces to make a new harness.
I'm interested in the following 2" D-rings:
DRHW1062
DRHW1062Bend
DRHW1063 (low profile)

Also does DGE carry any small pieces of UV resistant bicycle tubing (to place on the harness to hold hoses / backup lights down etc).

Thanks,
Dave




David - let me measure those tomorrow when I get in...those numbers aren't correct. I know for sure their shorter than they are wide and their 2-inches wide to fit 2-inch webbing so they have to be less than 2".

If I forget to post, call the toll free number and ask for me.

[FW]

I see Mike is going to measure one, but I was out at my gear this morning, and measured one. The total width is under 1 1/2", and if you measure out from the webbing, it only sticks out 1 1/8". Yep, someone made a mistake.

[Line Squirrel]

Thanks,
Ya something did not sound right with the dimensions I was given.
Once I get the D-ring info I will be ready to order all the pieces to make a new harness.
I'm interested in the following 2" D-rings:
DRHW1062
DRHW1062Bend
DRHW1063 (low profile)

Also does DGE carry any small pieces of UV resistant bicycle tubing (to place on the harness to hold hoses / backup lights down etc).
Thanks,
Dave

No, but you could order the shoulder pads (part# DR-BC1086B) and cut them to length. Their a piece of neoprene, sewn to make a tube, exactly like the crotch strap pads so I would recommend using Aquaseal on the stitching before cutting them so they don't unravel. You could easily get 6 rings out of each shoulder pad for a total of 12. Scroll to the bottom of this page http://www.divegearexpress.com/bcs/backplates.shtml

Don't forget the belt slides and quick release buckle ;)

I wonder if I get paid OT for this :smt081

[rongoodman]

Also does DGE carry any small pieces of UV resistant bicycle tubing (to place on the harness to hold hoses / backup lights down etc).

Extreme Exposure has them. (http://www.extreme-exposure.com/?q=node/1211)

[Line Squirrel]

Low Profile D-Ring ~ Extreame outside (3/16 dia. wire) dimensions are 2-1/2" x 1-3/8".

Standard D-Ring ~ Extreame outside (3/16 dia. wire) dimensions are 2-1/2" x 2-1/8".

[DaveP]

Thanks for the help guys!
I ordered everything to build my new harness from DGE. Hopefully I can get EE to mail a few EPDM rubber bands to me. Thanks