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    Back Plate Sizing

    I don't have a nearby shop that stocks back plates, so I thought I would ask you guys.

    I am 5'7" and want to find the right Stainless Steel back plate. I have heard that the standard Dive Rite back plate would work fine for me, but I just wanted to make sure before making a purchase. I see many people on hear recommend DSS and Halcyon, which I can check with those as well. But if a standard Dive Rite will work, then I would prefer to use that.

    Thanks.

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    All the standard sized plates are roughly the same size and any would fit you. There are smaller and larger plates, but they are very rarely required.
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    Quote Originally Posted by EAN View Post
    I don't have a nearby shop that stocks back plates, so I thought I would ask you guys.

    I am 5'7" and want to find the right Stainless Steel back plate. I have heard that the standard Dive Rite back plate would work fine for me, but I just wanted to make sure before making a purchase. I see many people on hear recommend DSS and Halcyon, which I can check with those as well. But if a standard Dive Rite will work, then I would prefer to use that.

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    At 5'7" you are smack in the middle of "medium" Most of the one size plates should fit you ok.

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    I'm a slim 5 8 female and the standard size dive rite fits me.

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