Hammerhead plates?

[Scubastud16]

Any thoughts on Hammerhead plates? I've heard of them before, just had a look at the website...and WOW!

Talk about inexpensive!

Hammerhead Scuba - Hammerhead II Backplate

100 bucks for a SS 316 plate AND a #2, 2-piece STA?

What are everyone's thoughts on these plates?

 

[jvdk01]

I have one with the heavy STA, and I like it. I don't have any experience with any other plate, so I don't know how it compares to any others.

 

[kidsdream]

I really like the "handle" cut-outs in my SS plate. I don't know if they still offer the cut-outs but they are great for moving and loading your rig.

 

[Scubastud16]

Do either of you guys have pictures of your rigs?

Any complaints at all with them?

KD- I really like the idea of the cut outs as well.

Do they still weigh 5.5 lbs with the cut outs?

Danny

 

[Scubastud16]

Looks like they might be out of business? Just called and said the number was disconnected?

 

[ae3753]

Really? I hope not. I have been using the Hammerhead SS and AL plates for almost 2 years now, and they have been great - especially for the price.

Two changes I made:

1. While the BP's are deburred, I still filed a little more. Probably says something about me as opposed to the plate.

2. Drilled holes to fit 3/8 bolts for doubles.

The one interesting thing is that I have to cross shoulder straps to fit the plate.

 

[Nemrod]

I have been using a Hammerhead plate for several years now. Very good value and quality, mine is aluminum. I have no complains about it. A Hammerhead plate and a OxyCheck Mach V Signature from Scubatoys is an inexpensive and functional rig.

I understand the handl cutout is no longer available.

N

 

[Hoosier]

Your link is the old one.

New one is here

Price is now $110, not $100 even...

 

[J.A.S.]

i'm with Don, I had to do the same.
I crossed the straps also cause it seemed better for the straps, but with the STA and crossed straps it pushed the tank a bit far back for me to reach my valve. I still have it for singles backup non crossed, but have moved on to a halcyon (cause i got a great deal) and like it better, but the hammerhead seems beefier.

 

[stefusa]

I have been using a Hammerhead plate for several years now. Very good value and quality, mine is aluminum. I have no complains about it. A Hammerhead plate and a OxyCheck Mach V Signature from Scubatoys is an inexpensive and functional rig.

I understand the handl cutout is no longer available.

N

Yep, that my rig...
Nice rig for some $$
I did file more the SS backplate and heavy STA
And i changed the chest D-ring because they weren't bend and were quite large for my small snap on my primary.
Otherwise, nothing to say but I haven't used any other BP (Well, a SS BP looks like another SS BP; and by the way i eared that the HH BP was the same design as the fred's...)
And the one piece STA is nicely heavy but maybe a little bit too bulky for my taste compared to the H