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Normal lead block diving weights can be added to the harness by feeding the 
webbing through them as you would with a standard weight belt (make sure 
you leave some extra webbing to do this when you adjust the Razor).

The weight can be locked in position with a belt slide if required.

Weight pouches that slide onto the harness webbing and allow you to remove 
or replace weights quickly and easily without having to disassemble the har-
ness (for example when changing exposure protection or travelling) can also 
be used but are not ideal as they have the tendency to slide around or have 
the weight fall out. 

2  Rigging the Razor Harness 2

Step 9: Weighting and Trim

Summary of Contents for Harness 2

Page 1: ...S I D E M O U N T S Y S T E M M A N U A L R a z or H arness 2...

Page 2: ...Chest D Rings 11 Step 3 Fitting the Lumbar Crotch Strap 13 Step 4 Adjusting the height of the MBP 16 Step 5 Adjusting the length of the Shoulder Straps 18 Step 6 Fixing Attachment Hardware on the Wais...

Page 3: ...2 2 Straight Waist D Rings H 2 Buckle plates I 2 wide gauge heavy duty Tri glides J 4 standard serrated Tri glides K3 1 6ft Lumbar Crotch Strap resin reinforced webbing with Sewn Loop and 1 Low Profil...

Page 4: ...2 DAPs Drop Attache ment Points E 2 2 Straight Waist D Rings F 2 Buckle plates G 2 wide gauge heavy duty Tri glides H 4 standard serrated Tri glides I3 1 Low Profile Scooter D Ring J Slotted BAT Wing...

Page 5: ...nt Points E 4 1 Low Profile Waist D Rings F 2 Buckle plates G 2 wide gauge heavy duty Tri glides H 6 standard serrated Tri glides I3 1 Low Profile Scooter D Ring J Slotted BAT Wing Tri glide K Butt B...

Page 6: ...6 Figure 2 Delta Shoulder Plate DSP Mini Backplate MBP 1 2 Hardware Layout 1 The Razor Harness 2 A B C D D C A C B...

Page 7: ...in the Universal Spares Kit A lighter to burn and seal the ends of the cut webing and elastic bungee cord A knife or scissors to cut the harness webbing and the elastic bungee cord You will need the...

Page 8: ...he harness fitted should wear it while their partner makes adjustments in situ to get the perfect fit If rigging the harness by yourself a full length mirror will help you to position everything corre...

Page 9: ...some adjust ments to get the best fit possible You may need to disassemble it to replace the standard D rings with the low profile D rings or to add weight directly to the harness itself although it i...

Page 10: ...f the neck To get the right height place 1 arm behind your head and the tips of your fingers should just touch the top of the DSP Make sure that the top of the DSP is clear of your Drysuit neck seal o...

Page 11: ...aight out from the shoul ders palms facing down and thumbs extended then bend at the elbows until the thumbs hit the shoulders without lowering the arms The D Rings should be placed at this height and...

Page 12: ...can be added to the Shoulder Straps where they exit the DSP and before the shoulder D rings if required see Step 9 Weighting and Trim but it is recommended to use the T Weight System rather than add...

Page 13: ...e Razor Harness 2 Step 3 Fitting the Lumbar Crotch Strap Position the top of the Crotch strap loop at the correct height just below the belly button and then pull the free end of the webbing through s...

Page 14: ...remember to leave the crotch strap a little loose so that it can pass over the light can ister to hold it in place while diving or even better size the crotch strap with light canister in place The lo...

Page 15: ...de of the Lumbar Strap towards the diver and can be held neatly in place with a loop of bicycle tire inner tube Weights can be added to the Lumbar Strap below the wide gauge Tri glide if required see...

Page 16: ...tom of the Side Mount Tanks Most divers will position the MBP at waist height but shorter divers may wish to move the MBP lower to mid hip height to be able to position the side mount tanks lower on t...

Page 17: ...e height of the MBP 2 Rigging the Razor Harness 2 A C B A B C D D C The MBP can be moved either up or down the lumbar crotch strap webbing until it is positioned in the ideal location based on individ...

Page 18: ...with the shoulder straps entering on the inside of the MBP and the Waist Straps exiting on the outside Tighten the shoulder straps until you have a snug fit which is even on both sides with the DSP a...

Page 19: ...e added to the Waist Straps where they exit the MBP if required but it is recommended to use the T Weight System rather than add weight directly to the Razor Harness itself see Step 9 Weighting and Tr...

Page 20: ...red the loop of the DAP can be placed in a vice and bent gently to have them stand off slightly from the body to make clipping in easier The DAPs are an ideal location to clip off the Razor Expandable...

Page 21: ...n a horizontal position Weights can be added to the Waist Strap between the DAPs and the Hip D ring if required but it is recommended to use the T Weight System rather than add weight directly to the...

Page 22: ...more buoyant When the bottom of the tanks start to float up clipping them forward keeps them horizontal along the sides of the divers body thus reducing profile and drag The first D ring should be po...

Page 23: ...23 Attach the Low Profile Buckle to the left hand side of the webbing leaving plenty of extra webbing for adjustments of the harness 2 Rigging the Razor Harness 2 Step 7 Fitting the Low Profile Buckle...

Page 24: ...aist and be covered by the crotch strap loop to streamline the configuration Make sure to leave plenty of extra webbing for any adjustments that may be required later then cut off any excess and burn...

Page 25: ...folded back on itself and also tucked under the piece of inner tube on the right hand side webbing that has been pro vided to stop it from dangling When the webbing is new it will be stiff and somewha...

Page 26: ...t arm around the back E passing it through the loop in the webbing between the DSP and the wide slot Tri glide F under the right arm G and back around the chest H to the left shoulder D Ring I Run the...

Page 27: ...e as shown below Now move the clips to the opposite D Rings so that the SM Bungee is no longer crossing the chest The elastic bungee cord runs across the back under the arms and attaches to the outsid...

Page 28: ...SM Bungee will stretch over time and may need to be shortened periodically or replaced It is recommended to replace the SM Bungee regular ly or as soon as it shows any sign of wear and tear It is str...

Page 29: ...ed to support the SM tanks out of the water and will be damaged or broken if this is attempted If a diver wishes to carry the tanks on the harness out of the water then a loop of heavy duty cord can b...

Page 30: ...Weight System plus a small amount extra to compensate for the weight of the gas in the tanks It is recommended to redo the weighting check at the end of the dive with the gas in your SM tanks at 500p...

Page 31: ...lso the center of buoyancy thereby increasing stability and control If more head down trim is required which is often the case when side mounting due to the tanks being lower on the diver and dropping...

Page 32: ...zor Harness Although not recommended weight can also be added directly to the Razor Harness in the following locations Positioning weights A To each of the Shoulder Straps where they exit the DSP B On...

Page 33: ...n be locked in position with a belt slide if required Weight pouches that slide onto the harness webbing and allow you to remove or replace weights quickly and easily without having to disassemble the...

Page 34: ...rn the ends to seal them Remember to leave enough adjustment in the harness for changes in thick ness of exposure protection or any gain in weight All loose ends of webbing remaining can be held in pl...

Page 35: ...35 2 Rigging the Razor Harness 2 Step 10 Final Adjustments...

Page 36: ...o begin with while you get used to your new Razor Harness Please contact Go Side Mount directly if you have any questions or problems with your Razor Harness Best Wishes Steve Bogaerts steve gosidemou...

Page 37: ...S I D E M O U N T S Y S T E M Cave softly dive safely...

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