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Hi, Sorry, I was sure I added this comment a while ago. Guess better late than never, right? A few clarifications: When I say the light will be above the camera I mean just the location of the light. It is obvious the light should be as far away as possible from the camera. and same goes with...

Please correct me if I'm wrong but, a segmented arm is useful mostly for keeping the light source as far as possible from the camera in a more wide photo. As I have a single light, it will be mostly above the camera and just the height and the angle of it will change. What options do I have to...

Thank you all, I think I know what I want. I will go with the framed arm as it will allow me to connect a lanyard (in the future) and other things to it. Also it will allow a custom size foam on it (it will be easier to adjust the camera trim in the water). Also, will go with a foam floats...

Thanks for the quick replies. @hilljo88 - What are the benefits of these? Seems like hard to travel with them and hard to add/reduce floats in needed (when you change the strobe, for example)

Hi all, I have finally decided to add video light to my camera (for both video and stils photography). I use a Canon S100 + Ikelite housing and a tray (just to make it more stable). I'm missing two items - arms and floats. First the arms - I noticed there are two types of arms framed and...

Hi, Thanks a lot, it is great to hear. Since I live in a hot area and often leave my gear to dry in the sun (if no shade is available) the polyester was a big concern. I guess you use Polyether and these are safe in the heat of the sun. I wonder though, why would the SP are so against it. Any...

Hi All, This post is regarding the FLEX hoses from MetalSub (Spain). I bought a few (two sets) of these hoses and already used them during my last vacation (about a week ago, with no issues). However, I'm concern about the quality and NITROX compatibility of these hoses. Most concerning is the...

I think I'll go with the SS backplate. Since the majority of my dives are local, the SS will allow me to remove some weight from my weight belt (or the pockets on the harness). For traveling, I think that 2 additional Kg will not kill me :). And in the worst case scenario, my wife will have to...

Why can't I attache the weight in the middle of the BP using two bolts?

Hi, I mostly dive locally but I also travel from time to time with my gear. What, in your opinion would be the best solution: To buy a ss backplate and take it with me when traveling (good for local dives but, adds an additional weight to the luggage) Or Getting an ALU backplate and to use a...

I think that this last question between the ALU plate with the V weight vs SS plate deserves its own thread.

Well, I have finally decided what I want :) since it it my first BP/W setup, I do want to be able to adjust the harness. Although a slider seems like something that will work, I prefer the OMS SmartStream system. This will allow to adjust the harness but the weight pockets will not move and it...

First I don't see anything wrong with the standard harness. In fact I'm still considering it as a replacement for the hog. My comment was about the cinch upgrade. It has too many parts that in my opinion may fail with time. For example the plastic adapter, more screws (i read somewhere that can...

What harness are you using (the slightly softer webbing)? In any case I will check what kind of slider seem s to be working the best before ordering (like the AGIR harpa - that also is stated to work best with low friction webbing). I also plan on adding the Weight pockets, trim pockets...

It's good to know that a solution in form of Subgravity slider actually works. What is the point in getting a "special" cinch solution (like the Halcyon cinch system) when I can use the slider with any BP and any harness (like the hog 2")? is it just the branding (and no, I don't think that...

Thanks for all the help, I learned a LOT from this thread!!! After considering all the comments I think that, what would suite the best is a harness that can be adjusted but without the QR. Especially when I have no experience diving in a BP/W setup. What I really want is a harness as...

Thanks a lot! I think I will go with a harness that can be adjusted but without a QR (like the Halcyon with a cinch enhancement). I hope this way, I will still be able to get in and out of the harness but still keep the entire rig as streamlined as possible. But, here another issue I...

Thanks a lot for your help. What about going with something that is in between not a QR that, totally disconnects the shoulder strap but a more adjustable shoulder strap like Halcyon cinch adjustable harness or the Tecline Comfort Harness? At least on YouTube, it looks simple enough to operate...

Hi, I'm about to switch the BP/W setup. I need to choose a harness and I'm not sure what to pick. On my current BC, I have 2 QR adjustable buckles. I have never used the QR but, I did use the adjustable buckles on my shoulder straps when getting in and out of my BCD. Although I tend to go with...

Hi, I'm exactly 5’7” what size should i get, the small or the medium? Thanks, Daniel.