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cyklon_300 · Apr 18, 2003

It is frequently asserted on this board that 'many' people that try BP/W rigs find them unaccepatable, I'd just like to see some numbers....

So, if you've ever tried a backplate/wing and think it sucked, let's hear it...

faye · Apr 19, 2003

BP and wings suck for traveling in the tropics.
I took mine and hated every minute of it. This was only a week long trip.
going to buy the smallest lightest jacket style bc I can find.
I think they are only good for diving out of your car, or if you travel like a sheik.

jonnythan · Apr 19, 2003

I would think that an Al backplate with a small wing and harness would pack about as small, and be about as light, as anything else out there, right?

Northeastwrecks · Apr 19, 2003

I'm really surprised. I do my vacation diving with a Pioneer 18. It folds down to nothing.

What type of rig were you using?

Rick Murchison · Apr 19, 2003

I absolutely despise a BP in the tropics for fun dives and for photography.
Rick

leadweight · Apr 20, 2003

Backplate?

Moi?

cyklon_300 · Apr 20, 2003

a dearth of negative reviews...

Two-and-a-half votes...(sorry LW, I can't give you full credit since you didn't actually vote YES to suckage). Altho everyone knows your stance I had to deduct points for being overly cryptic...LOL

Rick, what is it about the BP that isn't compatible with photography, just curious....

detroit diver · Apr 20, 2003

This one caught me offguard also. My BP and 36lb wing is smaller than any jacket BC out there, with the exception of the transpac.

Faye, you sure you had a BP and wings????

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