DGX S/S Loop Adjustment Ring

$5.00
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DX-60260
The DGX Loop Adjustment Ring (LAR) is a simple device that allows the left shoulder strap of any 2-inch continuous webbing harness to be freely adjustable, making your harness much easier to doff and don.

DGX S/S Loop Adjustment Ring

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We've seen plenty people struggle to don and doff their continuous loop harness because: (1) they are unable perform the required "chicken wing" maneuver due to limited mobility in a shoulder, or (2) they are wearing a heavy dry suit and undergarment, or (3) they simply have a preference for exceptionally snug harness fit. There are a lot of solutions to making the shoulder strap of webbing harnesses more easily adjustable on backplates, but most involve using either plastic devices or cutting the webbing.

The stainless steel Loop Adjustment Ring (LAR) allows the left shoulder strap of any 2-inch continuous webbing (aka 'hogarthian', aka 'DIR') harness to be freely adjustable, making your harness much easier to doff and don. Easy to install without cutting the webbing, the LAR is especially useful with drysuits and for those divers with limited shoulder mobility. Made of marine grade stainless steel, the device works with a 2-inch continuous webbing harness and any metal backplate (although the use of some force may be required to initially snap the ring in place on some plates.)

During initial assembly of your webbing harness just insert the LAR into the back of the diver's left waistband slot on the plate prior to threading the webbing. Instead of weaving the left side of the harness waistband through the plate, simply thread it through the LAR. The left shoulder webbing becomes freely adjustable, yet remains completely secure. It's also easy to add to an already assembled plate and harness; remove the waistband buckle and any left side accessories such as your knife plus the D-ring, unweave the waistband webbing only from the left side of the plate, insert the LAR, thread the waistband through the LAR, then reinstall the D-ring and buckle.

Using the LAR is easy - before donning the harness increase the length of the left shoulder webbing by pulling the webbing back through the device until the waistband is stopped by the left waist D-ring. Don the harness starting first with your left arm then your right arm, next pull the left waist band straight out from your body until the should strap is snug as you like, finally thread your crotch strap then add your right side accessories and buckle the waistband as usual. Once the harness is fastened and the webbing is under load, the upper part of the device grasps the waistband webbing as securely as if it were threaded through the plate.

The LAR could alternately be installed on the right side or even on both sides. However, when used on the right side then something such as a belt slide or D-ring must be permanently installed as a stop, which might cause issues with positioning the right side accessories such as light canister.

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Brand DGX Gears
SKU DX-60260
Weight 0.100000

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5
Apr 18, 2023
I was amazed that such a small and inexpensive part could make a world of difference on a single webbing backplate and wing setup, making it easier to adjust and get into and out of between dives.
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Wish I had it sooner.
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May 31, 2022
Wish I had it sooner. Great for getting in and out of gear in a drysuit on a cramped boat or in a parking lot. I keep on in summer on my wetsuit and it just makes everything easier.
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As promised!
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Nov 26, 2021
As promised! Have used a backplate system for a while always, struggled to get out of the gear due to all three reasons mentioned. Someone mentioned the adjustment ring so for 7.50 was worth a go. Simple and effective, able to add a few inches and get in and out of my gear so much easier.
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