alignment by placing your thumb at the top
edge of the hipbone on each side.The top
edge of the weight pocket assembly should
be even with the thumb. See Figure 2. After
a few dives, you may find that having the
weight pockets higher or lower than this
point to be more comfortable for you and
provide you with better trim (position) in the
water.
• Position of the weight pocket: A good starting
point is to align the center of each weight
pocket assembly on each side of the body.
• The weight pocket assemblies should not interfere when the legs are lifted. If
there is interference, the weight pocket assemblies can be moved back on
the waist belt.
• The shoulder strap crossover, the point at
which the two
straps are stitched
together at the
back, should be
3-6 inches (7.6-
15.2 cm) from
the base of
the neck.
See Figure 3a. It should not be so high as to cut into the back of the neck.
See Figure 3b.Too low, and the shoulder straps will have a tendency to fall
off the shoulders. See Figure 3c.
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Figure 3b
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