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I have an Apex WTX backplate/wing setup for cold SoCal diving with a stainless steel plate. Traveling to Hawaii in early Nov. and Apex has a big backorder for their ultra-lightweight backplate so I need to be a little more ingenious. The alternative aluminum backplates still weighing in at almost 2 pounds doesn't buy me much.
I was wondering if anyone here has any experience with thermoforming plastic? Say take a 1/16" or 1/8" thick sheet of lexan, use the existing backplate for the mold, lay it on top and cook it in the over for a few hours (whatever time is necessary) to mold to the existing shape. Once it cools, cut the openings, outline, and off we go.
Are there better alternatives? Not really interested in spending the money on a carbon-fiber product as it seems like it's overkill. Thanks for anyone's help and/or suggestions. -Dave
I was wondering if anyone here has any experience with thermoforming plastic? Say take a 1/16" or 1/8" thick sheet of lexan, use the existing backplate for the mold, lay it on top and cook it in the over for a few hours (whatever time is necessary) to mold to the existing shape. Once it cools, cut the openings, outline, and off we go.
Are there better alternatives? Not really interested in spending the money on a carbon-fiber product as it seems like it's overkill. Thanks for anyone's help and/or suggestions. -Dave