NeoTech PAD-IT TUBA HARNESS User manual
304 Andrea Dr.
Belgrade, MT 59714 • USA
406-388-1377 • www.neotechstraps.com
PAD-IT
TUBA HARNESS™
• Supports and stabilizes tubas
without restricting movement
• Comfortable shoulder pads with
antimicrobial memory foam wick
moisture away from the skin
• Sizeadjuststotmostanybody
type and tuba
• Multipleattachmentoptionstota
variety of tubas
• Proudly made in the USA
The PAD-IT TUBA HARNESS™ is the ideal
accessory for tuba players who wish to stand
or march while playing. It features comfortable
shoulder pads with high-tech memory foam that
conforms to your shoulders for the best weight
distribution of the instrument. The memory foam
is designed to wick moisture away from the skin
to keep you cooler and more comfortable during
longer playing sessions.
There are several attachment options to
accommodate tubas with a variety of strap ring
congurations. The PAD-IT TUBA HARNESS™
is fully adjustable to t most any body type and
tuba.
With Neotech's PAD-IT TUBA HARNESS
™
,
you'll
be free to concentrate on making great music
instead of holding onto your tuba! It's sure to
become the "must-have" accessory in your kit.
Step 7
Option 1.
If the instrument has a large
enough connector ring at
the bottom, you may simply
clip the two swivel hook
connectors directly to it.
Step 9
For added stability, attach
the upper strap to the
instrument's top strap ring.
Depending on the
instrument's ring position
and your preferred playing
position, this strap may need
to be moved to the opposite
side of the harness. In this
case, simply unthread the
strap and rethread it on the
opposite side.
Step 8
Adjust the length of the straps
using the same method as
described in step 4.
Removing the harness
It is possible to remove the harness from your body yet leave it
attached to your instrument. Simply unfasten the two side quick
disconnects and the harness can be taken off over your head.
a
c
b
d
e
Option 2
Option 1
Option 2.
If the ring is too small to
accommodate the hooks,
apply the loop connectors as
follows:
(a) Thread the nylon webbing
loop through the ring on the
instrument.
(b) Pass the plastic part
through the webbing loop.
(c) Pull the plastic part to
tighten the knot.
(d) Repeat with second loop
connector.
(e) Connect the two swivel
hooks on the harness to
the loop connectors on the
instrument.
02029273 Rev A© 2017
a division of
Step 1
The Pad-It Tuba Harness™
has many areas of
adjustment which allow
you to customize the t for
maximum comfort. Once it's
adjusted to your liking, you
will be able to get in and out
of the harness in just a few
seconds.
Begin by unfastening the
center quick disconnect and
hold the harness by the two
shoulder pads.
Step 2
Place your arms through
the openings with the pads
resting on your shoulders.
Putting on the Pad-It Tuba
Harness™is very much like
wearing a vest.
Step 3
Fasten the center quick
disconnect.
Step 4
Position the torso strap so it
ts just below the sternum.
You can adjust the torso
strap higher on the body by
pulling the two webbing tabs
as shown.
Step 5
Set the main adjustment for
the torso strap by using the
two triglide connectors which
are located furthest to the
back of the harness.
Minor adjustments to the
torso strap can be made
by using the two triglide
connectors located at the
side quick disconnects.
Step 6
Once the torso strap is
adjusted properly for t, you
can ne-tune the position
of the Weight Distribution
Adjustment triglides located
on each side of the center
quick disconnect by moving
them toward the back. This
maximizes the support of the
instrument once attached.
To adjust the torso strap
lower on the body, simply lift
the ladder-lock connectors
as shown and the webbing
will freely adjust to the longer
length required.
Top-grade
leather support
panel
Back view
