Hot take: The old guy who welded my harness loop saved me more than any new gear ever could

I was at a dive shop in Morgan City two years ago and this crusty old welder named Roy told me I was overthinking my rig setup after I spent $300 on a fancy new harness. He showed me how he just reinforced the D-ring with a bead of weld on a beat-up old tank strap, and honestly it held better than anything I bought new. Has anyone else had a run-in with a salty old-timer who made you rethink your whole approach?

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webb.xena17h ago

Roy knew what he was doing. Old school welders don't waste money on fancy gear.

river18316h ago

Bet that same old school welder would be the first to tell you half the tricks he learned came from burning through a dozen freebie rods before lunch.