ljpm
Contributor
Hi all,
I have come to the conclusion that bp/w is probably the best choice for my wife and I, my wife being on the short side and I being on the tall side of average. My problem is obtaining info. Everyone has an opinion, but I am looking more for information rather than opinions. From what I have been able to put together, I need a harness, back plate and a wing. I am initially looking for a bp/w for my wife (since my daughter will be able to use her jacket BCD). From reading on various threads I am considering a short deluxe harness from North East scuba supply Short Deluxe Harness . I am also looking at a short back plate (haven't decided yet so am open to options). That unfortunately is the extent of my knowledge of back plates. I have no idea about what to look for in a wing.
Questions,
1. Do all wings fit all back plates?
2. Wings? I don't feel I know enough to even ask relevant questions. We dive both cold (St. Lawrence river) and warm water (vacation diving). We are very much rec. divers. Also, ring bladders, U shaped bladders, double bladders????
3. Do all harnesses (specifically the one I noted above) fit all back plates?
I would also appreciate any links to unbiased discussions about the pros and cons of the various configurations.
Also, my son 12 and daughter 15 also now dive so gear is getting expensive so cost effective options are always appreciated.
Again, I understand everyone has an opinion but I would prefer if responses were phrased as pros and cons of each option rather than simply 'I love this set up'.
Jim.
I have come to the conclusion that bp/w is probably the best choice for my wife and I, my wife being on the short side and I being on the tall side of average. My problem is obtaining info. Everyone has an opinion, but I am looking more for information rather than opinions. From what I have been able to put together, I need a harness, back plate and a wing. I am initially looking for a bp/w for my wife (since my daughter will be able to use her jacket BCD). From reading on various threads I am considering a short deluxe harness from North East scuba supply Short Deluxe Harness . I am also looking at a short back plate (haven't decided yet so am open to options). That unfortunately is the extent of my knowledge of back plates. I have no idea about what to look for in a wing.
Questions,
1. Do all wings fit all back plates?
2. Wings? I don't feel I know enough to even ask relevant questions. We dive both cold (St. Lawrence river) and warm water (vacation diving). We are very much rec. divers. Also, ring bladders, U shaped bladders, double bladders????
3. Do all harnesses (specifically the one I noted above) fit all back plates?
I would also appreciate any links to unbiased discussions about the pros and cons of the various configurations.
Also, my son 12 and daughter 15 also now dive so gear is getting expensive so cost effective options are always appreciated.
Again, I understand everyone has an opinion but I would prefer if responses were phrased as pros and cons of each option rather than simply 'I love this set up'.
Jim.