CAPTAIN SINBAD
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I am trying to get lead off my belt for dry suit dives. Does anyone has recommendations like heaviest possible bp etc???
Thanks -
Sinbad
Thanks -
Sinbad
Can anyone recommend the heaviest back plate?
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Rainer
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DSS plate with bolt on weight plates is (at least) 13#. FredT made/makes some pretty heavy ones as well.
What he said.
...Actually, I have a FredT heavy plate that I used to use. It's in the closet now, I am delighted as punch with my DSS weight plates. Just be aware the DSS weight plates only work with singles, if you need to add weight for dubs then use a v-weight.
All the best, James
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CAPTAIN SINBAD
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So this is not a back plate but something you bolt on to your back plate? I have an DiveRight Alimunium, this will get bolted on to it right?
Rainer
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No. Works with DSS plates only.
Why don't you just switch to a normal SS plate to start with? That'd already gain you another 4# over your AL plate.
Why don't you just switch to a normal SS plate to start with? That'd already gain you another 4# over your AL plate.
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CAPTAIN SINBAD
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Yes. That is what I intend to do. Keep my AL plate for tropical travel and buy the heaviest possible steel plate for cold water drysuit. I am debating whether to get a steel plate or a steel tank.
fisheater
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I use a steel tank, steel DSS backplate and DSS steel weight plates for my drysuit diving.
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Queequeg
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I dive a Dive Rite AL plate with an Oxycheq weighted STA which puts my B/P at about 8lbs. I have the DR QLR 16lb weight pockets mounted vertical on my waist belt and I put 5 lbs in each side; I Use a Steel tank. This config is using my drysuit.
When I dive doubles...the weighted STA is too much weight, as would be an SS plate.I can easily lose 6 lbs and dive the AL plate as it is.
When I travel I remove the STA and put in my reg bag that I carry on...which has my computer, magazines, etc. When diving tropical..that is all the weight I need....works beautifully. One plate..one rig, dont have to switch anything over...well, except for the wing...which really is just too easy.
AL plates ...can be very versatile.
Thats how I do it.
When I dive doubles...the weighted STA is too much weight, as would be an SS plate.I can easily lose 6 lbs and dive the AL plate as it is.
When I travel I remove the STA and put in my reg bag that I carry on...which has my computer, magazines, etc. When diving tropical..that is all the weight I need....works beautifully. One plate..one rig, dont have to switch anything over...well, except for the wing...which really is just too easy.
AL plates ...can be very versatile.
Thats how I do it.
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CAPTAIN SINBAD
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I dive a Dive Rite AL plate with an Oxycheq weighted STA which puts my B/P at about 8lbs. I have the DR QLR 16lb weight pockets mounted vertical on my waist belt and I put 5 lbs in each side; I Use a Steel tank. This config is using my drysuit.
When I dive doubles...the weighted STA is too much weight, as would be an SS plate.I can easily lose 6 lbs and dive the AL plate as it is.
When I travel I remove the STA and put in my reg bag that I carry on...which has my computer, magazines, etc. When diving tropical..that is all the weight I need....works beautifully. One plate..one rig, dont have to switch anything over...well, except for the wing...which really is just too easy.
AL plates ...can be very versatile.
Thats how I do it.
Thanks man! This oxycheq sta will allow my same backplate to be the weight of a steel bp. Its pretty cheap too. This helps a lot. Worth giving a try.
From a cost standpoint, just get the best price on any stainless plate and bolt lead to it. There is only a pound or two difference between any of them and Stainless is way more expensive per pound than lead.
You have about 1¼" between 7¼" diameter doubles with a standard 215mm manifold. Get a piece of thin wall 1x3 or 4" aluminum tubing, figure out how much weight you want to shift, and fill a piece with lead. That will bolt to the plate between the bands.
You have about 1¼" between 7¼" diameter doubles with a standard 215mm manifold. Get a piece of thin wall 1x3 or 4" aluminum tubing, figure out how much weight you want to shift, and fill a piece with lead. That will bolt to the plate between the bands.
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