schu1842
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I dive a Seaquest Balance which is a back inflate unit. Is there any advantage going to a BP/Wing? I have no plans to go to doubles in the near future.
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I made this exact transition 2 1/2 years ago, and it was one of my best decisions regarding dive gear.I dive a Seaquest Balance which is a back inflate unit. Is there any advantage going to a BP/Wing? I have no plans to go to doubles in the near future.
Not in my opinion, although I did require 3 to 4 lbs less lead. The best advantages are in my comments above.Seahound:The only advantage to a BP wing over a back inflate BC is that you have to wear less weight!
I have a 5.5 lbs Deep Sea Supply (DSS) stainless plate, and 5.3 lbs custom weight plates that bolt on to the back plate. DSS also makes 8 lbs custom weight plates, which my buddy uses and loves.CFDAlden:I may need to go to a BP/W to help offset some of the weight (32 lbs?), unless I want to add a weight belt.
I've been checking out the Hammerhead plate (5.6 lbs) and STA (5.3 lbs). That takes a lot of weight off the belt.
I dive a Seaquest Balance which is a back inflate unit. Is there any advantage going to a BP/Wing? I have no plans to go to doubles in the near future.