Transpac or Transplate?

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• Dec 8, 2005

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After considerable deliberation, I've narrowed my choice down to either a Transpac or Transplate. Anyone out there who has used both and can comment on the differences between the two? Is there a difference in "feel" in the water?

I've only recently completed my OW, and will initially be diving a single tank, but I don't want to limit myself.

All comments appreciated.

 

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• Dec 8, 2005

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I own a transplate. I think it is a better choice because the transpac has a lot of unecessary padding that adds a lot of bouyancy. The transplate is a lot more versatile.

 

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• Dec 8, 2005

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Transplate will feel more solid, especially when you move to the steel tanks or doubles.

 

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• Dec 8, 2005

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I recently switched from a regular BC to a transplate and recwing combo. No turning back! The transition was smooth and I enjoy the freedom of movement and adjustability of this new set up. I feel as if you can't go wrong going with a BP/W setup. I have no experience with the transpac, but know several people who swear by that set up.

 

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• Dec 8, 2005

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I have the transpac and agree with the previous posts, and add the transpac takes a long time to dry.

Only advantage to the transpac is if you are going to be diving without a wetsuit, or with a very thin one, you might have some added comfort due to the excess padding.

Polly

 

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• Dec 9, 2005

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I narrowed things to the same two choices and after much debate and consideration I decided on a transplate due to the increased stability of a back plate.

However in the end, after more consideration, I went in a different direction and purchased a backplate, pivot ring harness and a set of neoprene shoulder pads. Same level of comfort, greater level of adjustability, fewer things to fail and less expensive.

 

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• Dec 9, 2005

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TransPlate with delux (adjustable) harness and Rec wing

 

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• Dec 9, 2005

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Most of the folks in our area have started going to the transplate....this includes the ones that have the transpacs....

 

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• Dec 9, 2005

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I will never get a TransPlate... NEVER!!!

You will have to pry my hands from the TransPac's amazing padding!!!!

Die TransPlate, DIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIE!!!
Ha Ha Ha Ha Ha!! !! !!

 

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• Dec 9, 2005

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I was leaning towards Transplate, and now my minds made up. Time to buy myself an early Christmas present.:11doh:

Thanks for the input...