Apeks Black Ice for Twin Tank setup

[WinePlease]

Hi guys,

I’ve seen the twin tank conversion kit for the Apeks black Ice BCD. Doesn’t look terribly secure compared to other doubles set up. Has anyone here gone down this track? Would love to know any experience on this or if there is a way to hack this into a more comfortable harness and backplate suitable for twins.

 

[Ontwreckdiver]

Hi guys,

I’ve seen the twin tank conversion kit for the Apeks black Ice BCD. Doesn’t look terribly secure compared to other doubles set up. Has anyone here gone down this track? Would love to know any experience on this or if there is a way to hack this into a more comfortable harness and backplate suitable for twins.

You will not be happy with that set up, it doesn't have a crotch strap or it doesn't list the lift capacity of the "wing" Get a BP/W for doubles, you will be a lot happier. Look at the Sub Gravity system, they have an adjustable harness that is clean, simple and no plastic parts. You can also get shoulder pads for the harness and weight pockets if you like.

Adjustable Harness on Stainless Steel Backplate - SubGravity

With all the advantages that backplate and harness systems offer technical and recreational divers alike, there is one common problem: loss of adjustability. For divers who often switch from wetsuit to drysuit, share equipment with family members or even dive centers offering backplates for...

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Donut Wing for Doubles - SubGravity

Donut or circular style wing for diving with doubles. The SubGravity D series wing was designed for diving with double tanks and stages. Designed with a small, streamlined profile, and two options for lift capacity, this wing optimizes the divers position and profile in the water.

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Harness Shoulder Pads – Pair - SubGravity

Harness Shoulder Pads – Pair

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Paragon Weight System - SubGravity

Weighting system consists of 2 pockets, which are slipped on a waist strap and secured to the backplate (assembly screw sets included). Pockets are built from the same Cordura 1100 as your favorite Paragon wing. Left pocket has a D-ring for mounting a pressure gauge. Includes an inner pocket...

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[admikar]

While I agree with post above, I would only change harness. There is no need for adjustable harness.