The way to don the shoulder straps is as shown in the photos, with the front of the hook (logo) pointing forward and located in the navel area, and the X-shaped part of the shoulder strap should be positioned on your back without the straps touching your neck, because it is possible if you do not have a collar to get an abrasion of the skin.
The length of the belt, which is placed under the load and hooked to the hooks of the shoulder straps, is adjusted by the ergonomic adjusting mechanisms at both ends, as shown in the photos. The adjusting mechanism is held in such a way so that the soft part of the palm at the base of the thumb would cover the curved part of the adjusting mechanism, and the fingers would cover its wavy part. The strap has four ends that come out of the adjusting mechanism, two per side. You grab the strap you want to pull through, it’s best to have it at an angle to the adjusting mechanism and start pulling as much of the strap as you need from the adjusting mechanism. Repeat the same with the other ends of the strap, if necessary, until you assess that you have provided the correct length of the belt.
The belt must be adjusted in such a way as to provide sufficient clearance between the load and the highest part of the ground. It takes experience to assess in advance how much this clearance should be. Moving a load along a flat floor is one thing, climbing or going down stairs is another. The distance from the load to the floor should be approximately 25 cm, on flat ground, and about 40 cm on stairs.
When carrying, aim to ensure that the load is horizontal and balanced relative to the center of gravity. Hooks have a securing tooth that serves to prevent the belt from falling off the hook during operation, but nevertheless be careful how you put the tip of the belt in the slit of the hook and check it when you drop and again lift the load from the ground. The belt, however, is designed to be hooked and unhooked quickly and easily from the hooks, so use care when you handle this!
If you have followed the instructions so far, you should look like this:
In practice, you will find that there are cases where the shoulder straps may not be appropriate in certain situations. Depending on the type of ground or the items to be carried, different devices need to be used to make it easier. If you find that DAREXLIFT is not the most appropriate device, do not use it, but look for another one that would make it the easiest for you. Naturally, there are bulky items and cramped spaces where no devices can help, but you will need sturdy hands and improvisations, or help from professional carriers.
