That was the alleged ground for requiring me to replace them. Sorry (not really), I didn't buy it. The profile is nearly identical to a bent d-ring. However, the benefit of the Highland Millwork ring is that it does not move whether putting things on from down-to-up (which I have seen as a problem when using standard bent d-rings) or from up-to-down. The trade off is that you will have to use a medium sized clip for them, which I already did anyway.I like the look of the rings you pointed out. Now if I understand it, the principles behind gear selection and configuration where DIR / GUE are concerned is safety and streamlining. Is there a risk of snagging or something that renders the Highland D-rings potentially unsafe?Esplain Lucy...what did you need to change about your D-rings to please him/her?I passed, and then I declined on taking more training when my instructor told me he would not let me go on until I changed my d-rings.
Because I was using Highland Millwork fixed d-rings, I was told that I would have to change to standard bent d-rings or else I would not be admitted to Tech1 or Cave1. I thought the whole thing was pretty rediculous. So, I completed my GUE experience by passing my Fundies class, and I did not seek further training from them.
I am using the Deep Sea Supply d-rings on my waist and butt. However, for the shoulders, I prefer the Highland Millwork d-rings.
