dumb BP/W question...yes, i searched.

chile7236 · Dec 24, 2011

got my apeks BP/W set up (deluxe one piece harness with BP, STA and WTX3) and forgot to pick up tank straps? do i have to buy the apeks straps (which the LDS say are better because they bolt in) or can i just buy some DR straps? thanks....and apologies for the dumb question.

iztok · Dec 24, 2011

Your choice. For single tank I have 2 rather generic tank straps myself.

chile7236 · Dec 24, 2011

kinda what i figured...i see the usefulness of the apeks straps bolting in but if i heard right, he said $150 for them so i would be perfectly happy with some DR straps for much less.

Mayor · Dec 24, 2011

Not really up on the Apex stuff but how different could it be. The bolts on the STA keep everything nice and tight with little slop. Just using the straps does not. Some people don't care but I don't enjoy that tank moving around back there. For me the extra $ would be worth it.

Insta-Gator · Dec 24, 2011

I have an Apeks SS plate with DR harness, wing and straps. No STA needed for single tank, works great.

chile7236 · Dec 24, 2011

thanks all...looks like i will be saving some $$$ for an XTX50/DS4 (don't need but WANT IT) by getting the DR straps...just wanted to make sure i wasn't missing something.

Jim Lapenta · Dec 24, 2011

Not missing a thing. I can sell you straps with steel cam buckles for 45 a pair plus shipping. No need to spend $150. Heck for that they should fasten and tighten themselves on their own!

GeorgeC · Dec 24, 2011

chile7236:
(which the LDS say are better because they bolt in)

Of course they are better...They are better for the LDS because he can make a sale for $150 for straps that cost about $50. How do they bolt in? Do they have a grommet hole in the strap?

chile7236 · Dec 24, 2011

Jim Lapenta:
Not missing a thing. I can sell you straps with steel cam buckles for 45 a pair plus shipping. No need to spend $150. Heck for that they should fasten and tighten themselves on their own!

i may be looking to pick up a 1st stage as well so i will be in touch. thanks.

DevonDiver · Dec 24, 2011

GeorgeC:
Of course they are better...They are better for the LDS because he can make a sale for $150 for straps that cost about $50. How do they bolt in? Do they have a grommet hole in the strap?

I've never heard of bolt-on straps. In my mind, directly bolting straps to the backplate would create a serious weakness/failure point - grommets or not.

I imagine the OP is talking about a single-tank adaptor? (especially given the price). Like this:

You can always add one of these later, if you felt the need. They can add more weight to your rig - good for reducing weight from your weight belt, but bad for travelling. They can add more stability, depending on the design of your backplate. Some backplates/wings don't need them - some do benefit from them. Try your rig without one.. if you find the tank wobbles, then pick one up then... it's easy to fit.

The APEKs STA is available for $40.56... http://www.scubastore.com/scuba-diving/apeks-single-tank-adaptor/8859/p

($150 for the STA and two straps is still expensive).

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