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Modification to prevent back strap slipping from buckle on diving vest
19 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- A D-ring can be installed by an alteration shop to prevent the back strap from slipping out of the buckle when extended
- The modification uses a three-quarter inch stainless steel D-ring sourced from a dive shop
Depends on
- The solution addresses a problem that may not affect all users depending on how they set their straps
- One participant reported not experiencing the slipping issue
- One participant mentioned not using the back strap at all