I like as much of my gear to fit tightly as possible, so as not to get caught on lines or other stuff. I wear an Extrasport Excaliber (side zip) OVER my Magic Marine/Aquata Equipe' full harness. This harness has almost nothing for lines to hang on, but fits sooooooo tight, that no matter what I do, there is NO way that I'm comming out of it easily. (I have to do this little dance to get into it (with the straps loose) and a weird sort of reverse wiggle dance on the beach to get it off. There is no in or out of this harness with the straps tight. There are four straps to tighten/loosen to get it on/off. It really is the BEST harness that I've found (most comfortable/supportive).



I don't see any safety reason for wearing it anyother way. The hook is fairly low profile and not hard to clear. I like useing SS rings instead of any other sort of hooks (dogbones, can't hurt's, can't miss...etc) They take some getting used to, but once you get if figured out, it is so nice. Lines don't get caught or tangled on them, they stay out of the way and easy to clear off the hook.



I make a conscious effort to make sure that no lines are wrapped around ANY part of me (excluding hands) while sailing. Do a lot of "house cleaning"... very important for not getting tied up. I was trapped once under a sunfish once... yeah, I know... only has one line, but... I was tangled up there anyway. Now, I carry a big honk'n Merchin (spelling?) safety/dive knife. I've only had to use it once, but..... who knows when I will have to again. You know what they say, "be prepared"



Will