12
KISS
WING
HARNESS
The
KISS
Explorer
front
plate
is
designed
to
work
as
a
back
plate;
slots
have
been
cut
for
a
standard
webbing
harness.
The
harness
is
shipped
with
a
SS
buckle,
2
D-rings/slides
per
shoulder
strap,
1
D-ring/slide
per
waist
strap
(1
on
each
hip),
adjustable
crotch
strap
with
scooter
ring
and
D-ring/slide,
11
feet
of
webbing,
and
4
web-
bing
protectors.
Should
any
more
rings
or
accessories
be
desired,
they
can
easily
be
added.
While
the
Explorer
ships
with
our
webbing
harness,
you
may
decide
to
thread
your
own
harness
into
the
Explorer’s
front
plate,
or
alternatively,
to
attach
a
standard
harness
system
using
the
threaded
holes
on
the
plate.
(similar
to
the
Classic
KISS).
The
bolts
for
this
application
are
included.
THREADING
THE
HARNESS:
1.
Thread
the
webbing
through
the
shoulder
strap
slots.
Position
the
webbing
so
that
the
grommet
is
positioned
to
the
right
or
left
of
the
center.
If
the
grommet
is
in
the
center,
you
will
not
be
able
to
tighten
the
top
screw
properly.
As
there
is
plenty
of
webbing
this
shouldn’t
be
an
issue.
See
the
photo
to
the
right.
Before
you
slide
the
webbing
through
the
slots,
push
two
of
the
webbing
protec-
tors
over
the
webbing.
The
protectors
should
sit
so
that
they
cover
the
webbing
which
goes
through
the
slots.
This
will
help
prevent
wear
&
tear
on
the
harness.
2.
Position
2
D-rings/slides
on
each
shoulder.
See
the
top
photo
for
po-
sitioning.
Note
that
the
top
ring
should
sit
fairly
high;
approximately
3”
to
5”
from
the
top
of
the
plate.
Remember,
the
rebreather
needs
to
sit
as
high
on
your
back
as
possible
for
the
best
work
of
breathing.
THIS
IS
VERY
IMPORTANT!!
3.
Next,
thread
the
end
of
the
webbing
through
the
waist
slot.
Push
the
end
through
the
front
of
the
plate
towards
the
back,
and
then
forward
through
the
next
slot.
See
photo
to
the
right.
Repeat
this
step
with
the
2nd
piece.
Again,
two
of
the
webbing
protectors
should
be
used
to
protect
the
harness.
4.
Position
1
D-ring/slide
on
each
waist
strap.
See
top
photo.
5.
Install
the
crotch
strap.
Major
adjustments
should
be
done
on
the
back
part
of
the
webbing.
Minor
adjustments
should
be
done
on
the
front
part
of
the
webbing.
The
front
loop
will
be
threaded
over
the
waist
webbing
on
the
right
side.
6.
Attach
the
waist
buckle
to
the
webbing
on
the
right
side.
For
those
that
have
never
adjusted
a
webbing
harness,
it
will
take
a
few
attempts
in
order
to
achieve
the
desired
fit
and
to
ensure
that
the
rebreather
is
sitting
high
enough.
Be
prepared
and
give
yourself
plenty
of
time.
Worth
noting
is
that
the
waist
strap
is
probably
best
adjusted
so
that
it
sits
over
your
hips;
lower
on
your
body,
rather
then
higher.
Keeping
the
waist
strap
low,
and
the
crotch
strap
snug,
will
ensure
that
the
harness
sits
securely
and
does
not
shift.
Adjusting
your
harness
this
way,
will
also
help
keep
the
rebreather
higher
up
on
your
back.
The Explorer plate has several additional holes drilled into it. They are there for attaching various accessories
such as butt plates or side-mount bungee for tank valves.
