DIR Soft Technical Harness Steel Backplate Set

The purity and reliability of the DIR configuration combined with the comfort of soft webbing.

The Tecline DIR Soft Set (Webbing "E"), available from DIR-STORE, is the ideal choice for divers who want to fully embrace the philosophy and hydrodynamic cleanliness of the continuous DIR (Doing It Right) system, but are looking for a softer, more comfortable feel on their shoulders. Thanks to the special flexible webbing marked with the "E" logo, this kit reduces chafing on wetsuits and makes it easier to don, while maintaining the absolute safety of a harness free from breaking points.

What the Set includes:

1. Backplate in 3mm Stainless Steel or Aluminum

The rigid, load-bearing base of the system, designed with perfectly smoothed laser-cut slots to prevent wear on the harness fabric:

• Stainless Steel Option (Weight ~2.00 kg): Ensures impeccable structural solidity and acts as excellent fixed ballast positioned at the diver's center of gravity to improve trim.
• Aluminum Option: Ideal for those seeking a travel configuration or neutral buoyancy for use in warm water.
• Hole Spacing: Standard 11 inches (28 cm), universally compatible with all donut/wing style buoyancy compensators on the market.

2. Tecline DIR Soft Continuous Harness (Webbing "E" with Logo)

Unlike traditional technical webbing (often very rigid and abrasive during initial use), the Soft series webbing is made with a special weave:

• Softness and Protection: Instantly conforms to the body's shape, drastically reducing wetsuit wear on the shoulders and chest, making it ideal even for those diving with thin wetsuits.
• Positioning Hardware: Includes movable and adjustable stainless steel D-rings with dedicated web stoppers, for neatly configuring primary lights, backup regulators, and stage cylinders.
• Safety Closure: Completed with a robust quick-release stainless steel waist buckle.

3. Crotch Strap

An essential element for preventing the sideward rolling of the cylinder block and stopping the backplate-wing assembly from sliding upwards during vertical movement or descent. It features a front D-ring for towing with a DPV and a rear D-ring for anchoring a surface marker buoy or backup spools.

Why choose the DIR Soft version?

• Comfort without technical compromise: Eliminates the need to install padded neoprene shoulder straps (which add undesirable positive buoyancy), leveraging the inherent softness of the webbing.
• Clean and Hydrodynamic Profile: The absence of plastic buckles, clips, or joints reduces potential failure points to zero, ensuring a flat profile that cuts through the water, minimizing forward propulsion effort.
• Ready to use: The kit contains all the necessary hardware to be assembled and custom-fitted to the diver's body.