red backplate from xdeep

[rodriguezea]

As much as I like my gear looking new I also like some battle scars, adds character and shows that I do actually dive. I'm a bit OCD and baby my gear until the first scratch, then I get over it, relax and just enjoy the diving. The first scratch, dent, chip is always the hardest lol...

yeah Im starting out but im the same in all my hobbies, I pretty much take care of my stuff and try to get as best as I can afford, plus it retains its value when trading or selling.

 

[Jim Lapenta]

180.00 al plate is not going to retain that value. Used I'd guess you'd see $50.00. Maybe 65 if you paid the shipping. Think that's bad. Try getting more than half the value out of a used jacket BC. More like 25-40% if it's even touched water once.

 

[ams511]

Golem Gear sells an orange Al plate for $95.00. Tech Dive Limited sells colored steel plates for $170.

 

[Paleface]

Hello everyone, I am trying to set up a new rig and saw this cool red aluminum backplates. But seems like there is only one website that has them. Has anyone tried this BP? its a little price, but looks very nice.

Scuba diving red color aluminum backplate for BCD by xDeep

How about this set up??
HOG Gear Hogarthian Package - Dive Right In Scuba - Plainfield, IL

 

[eelnoraa]

I've got one of the red HOG ones, I use it on my travel gear. Cost like $60 on sale one day. The red does scratch away in areas of constant rubbing - where my can light sits for instance, but most of the plate is fine. Gets lots of comments on the boat.

I have the same plate. Yeah, the red does get rub array. The red power coat doesn't seem as tough as hard anodize. However, I like the red a lot, a little scratch shows some character

 

[gekodivebali]

And I thought cool divers liked it black!

 

[Griffo]

And I thought cool divers liked it black!

What colour does red go at depth?


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[gekodivebali]

Ahaha, black if deep enough