How to clip the SPG to the hip D-ring
August 20, 2009
The Hogarthian/DIR/UTD equipment philosophy has the SPG attached to the left hip D-ring. This promotes streamlined gear configuration and doesn’t clutter up the chest (workspace area).
For new divers, this set-up requires work since the clipping and unclipping of the SPG has yet to become automatic. Instead of practicing, some divers choose to solve this by equipment – using fixed D-rings or larger than necessary bolt snaps. These changes are unnecessary as a little technique and some practice goes a long way.
- Hold the bolt snap with the middle and ring finger, adding the pinky to capture the hose for security
- Open the gate with the thumb
- Find the D-ring with the index finger, and guide the gate into position
A variation of the above technique is the put a finger into the ring of the bolt snap.
The bolt snap for the SPG is 3/4″.
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