2022Vests forum
Socket block angle adjustment on Walter Klassen Flex Vest backmount rigs
What the thread found
- When a secondhand Walter Klassen Flex Vest is set up for the opposite stance orientation (goofy vs regular), the socket block angle may be too steep, requiring extreme adjuster screw positioning to achieve proper body alignment.
- A crossover block designed for the correct stance orientation can correct excessive socket block angle by rotating the angle of the vest arm attachment.
- The crossover block adjusts the socket block angle by moving the upper end away from the vest body while moving the lower part toward it.
Depends on
- The discussion involves an older Walter Klassen vest model with single-sided ratchets rather than the newer four-ratchet design, so solutions may not apply uniformly to all models.
- The effect of a 3-inch dropdown arm on side-to-side angle adjustment was not definitively established in the conversation.
- The vest was purchased secondhand and may have had modifications or wear affecting its baseline configuration.