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Harness - over or under PFD?

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(@martin_langhoff)
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I've worn it both ways, but historically preferred the harness under the PDF, mainly because then the shoulder straps are tight on my shoulders.

Now I have a fancy pants Zhik T3 with the safety emergency detach/eject velcro. Fits nice, in particular since my wallet is now considerably thinner πŸ™‚ –

Anyway, if I ever need it, the eject velcro won't do me much help if the harness is under the PDF, because I can't easily detach the shoulder straps nor get out of them. So _over_ is the safe option. But now the shoulder straps "fall off" my shoulders anytime they're not under tension.

Thoughts?

 
Posted : September 5, 2022 6:29 am
(@dirtybanana)
Posts: 24
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I have a Magic Marine harness and I think on my quick release, it lets go of the spreader bar in an emergency and wouldn't require removing the shoulder straps. I could be wrong though... My harness fits best UNDER my PFD and the emergency release is still below the bottom of my PFD.

 
Posted : October 12, 2022 9:09 am
(@cholley12)
Posts: 148
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I wear mine under

 
Posted : October 14, 2022 9:18 pm