Backplates

[Wijbrandus]

Is there a website that explains the backplate & wings system in plain english? I've been to Halcyon and OMS websites, but frankly they are talking a bit over my head.

I want to explore the idea of a backplate and wing setup, instead of taking the jacket bc that my lds is suggesting to me.

I'm also assuming of course that a bp/w is still quite useful for rec diving in the Caribbean as it is in the cold water and altitude where I live.

Thanks for your input.

[kingprawn]

This is a great site to find that info. Try the search feature. There are many discussions of bp pros.

[Wijbrandus]

I knew that "search button" reply was coming. My fault for not preventing it.

I have already searched the board. I've avidly read everything everyone has to say about a bp/w setup.

However, I'm obviously missing some key info that everyone "in" on the discussion has already learned.

I don't know all of the terms. I don't know what an STA is, I don't know how the stuff is set up, and the GUE website doesn't explain it. Halcyon shows some neat pictures, but everyone uses the same acronyms.

I was hoping for something a little more basic to get me up to speed on the discussion, so I'd be able to ask more educated questions.

[boomx5]

http://www.divetekadventures.com/Tec...Backplates.htm

http://www.baue.org/images/galleries...Name=equipment

http://dir-diver.com/en/equipment/ba...djustment.html

http://www.divetekadventures.com/Tec...Philosophy.htm

[Wijbrandus]

Boomx5,

Thank you very much for those websites. I'll peruse them in depth.

I think you've just answered all my questions.

[boomx5]

Please feel free to continue to ask questions, there are alot of knowledgeable people here that are happy to help.

[Wijbrandus]

I'll be sure to ask specific questions when I've had the chance to digest all of that information.

Thanks again, I can already tell these websites are more easily understood than trying to follow some of the threads on the BBS.

Thanks again!

[Rick Murchison]

Don't miss this article on the history of the BP.
Rick (by the way, I'm one who doesn't recommend a BP for single tank tropical applications)

[sumguy]

(by the way, I'm one who doesn't recommend a BP for single tank tropical applications)

I'm curious why not? I've read in other posts that quite a few divers prefer a bp in all situations.

[IzzyTahil]

I dive with a backplate in all situations now. The main reason why I like b/p setups is the stability of the tank (its held in place with a harness and crotchstrap.) The other reason is for weight distribution across the back and bp/wing adaptability for different kinds of diving.