For a BP/W, rec diving, do you use one or two cam bands? If using only one, do you use the upper or lower slots on the plate? Just curious, I am currently using two, but it sure can be a pain at times getting over the tank.
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purepursuit
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I couldn't imagine using only one. If I don't pre-wet my straps pretightening and get slop/play between the STA and tank I don't like it. How could you only use one? Just get the Highland ones that you can disconnect if you are having trouble getting them over the tank. I don't use them and have no problems tightening then clamping them shut but the highland bands look pretty good.
fisheater
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Two. Always.
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I have an Oxy wing and do not use a STA. I have never tried one band on my BP/W, but have noticed many/most BCDs have only one band.
Something I forgot to mention is that I use XS Scuba weight pouched on the top band with weight. This can sometimes add to the difficulty of getting the bands over the tank. I do, of course, take the weights out first.
Something I forgot to mention is that I use XS Scuba weight pouched on the top band with weight. This can sometimes add to the difficulty of getting the bands over the tank. I do, of course, take the weights out first.
Two. Don't want a mishap turning a tank cockeyed with one band.
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I use two.
I don't mind messing with extra things on the surface if I think it will reduce the chance of having to mess with things underwater.
I don't mind messing with extra things on the surface if I think it will reduce the chance of having to mess with things underwater.
chrpai
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I used to have a Seaquest BCD with one strap. It was not 100%
I can't imagine not having 2 straps now. (For single tank diving that is.)
I can't imagine not having 2 straps now. (For single tank diving that is.)
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When I got my first BP/W I had to modify it without even getting it wet. The first thing I did was cut another slot in the plate... in the middle.. so I could use one cam band. I have done that with all the BP/W's I have (when used with single tanks). Two cam bands is a pain to deal with on a small rocking boat and unnecessary.
Peter_C
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One cam band is just fine, just ask this guy.
DenbyS
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Two Highland bands, Oxycheq mini-STA's on ISTplate.
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