{"id":4462,"date":"2025-01-08T12:52:15","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T04:52:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/?p=4462"},"modified":"2025-01-08T12:52:15","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T04:52:15","slug":"xdeep-stealth-2-0-modifications-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scubatechphilippines.com\/scuba_blog\/xdeep-stealth-2-0-modifications-3\/","title":{"rendered":"XDeep Stealth Modifications: Low-Profile Waist Buckle"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

XDeep Stealth Modifications: Low-Profile Waist Buckle<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

This is a relatively cosmetic modification to the XDeep Stealth<\/a> 2.0, but it’s something I’ve done on all my different sidemount<\/a> rigs (6 and counting…).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I got the idea after buying a Razor 2, which has a two-piece low-profile buckle. Most other sidemount BCDs, including the XDeep Stealth, come with regular weight-belt type buckles.  I’ve suffered these buckles getting damaged, coming undone or becoming entrapped whilst passing through extreme restrictions on wrecks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Using a low-profile buckle solves these problems and also offers a more snug fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The modification needs only two components. First a simple weight-retainer. Secondly, a three-slotted, flat buckle. I had mine made to order out of decent quality marine-grade stainless steel, but you can find similar sliding-buckle designs for sale in climbing\/sky-diving shops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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To fit the buckle is very simple:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Thread the waist-belt webbing through the weight retainer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Thread the webbing through the first hole in the buckle and back on itself.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Secure the webbing back through the underside of the weight retainer.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    To wear the buckle, you now only have to thread the free-end (right side) of the waist-belt webbing up through the centre hole and then back on itself through the third hole.  Pull to tighten. To release, simply pull up the tab and slide the webbing out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Note:  Sidemount Harness does NOT need to be quick-release like a conventional jacket\/wing BCD. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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