IndigoBlue
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Steve.C:
Your best bet would be a Zeagle fabric "backplate" in their Ranger, Tech, and 911 models. Then you can roll it up for scuba travel. The "wing" is also interchangable between different sizes as well.
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Your best bet would be a Zeagle fabric "backplate" in their Ranger, Tech, and 911 models. Then you can roll it up for scuba travel. The "wing" is also interchangable between different sizes as well.
IndigoBlue never fails to stun me with his brilliant insights and suggestions. Thanks for adding another relevant, well thought out post to ScubaBoard.
I just returned to this thread and found that Jonnythan and Tobin George have responded to the questions raised.
One of the things I liked about the DSS rig was that the backplate was free from the burrs I've seen in Halcyon plates (you know, the ones that tear the webbing and poke holes in the wings). I assume this is all part of the cutting process used in manufacturing the plate (per Tobin) vs the stamping process used by others.
I also prefer the double bag of the wing I used over the single bag Pioneers (haven't dealt with an Eclipse yet). I have heard enough stories of the Pioneers developing pinholes. My X-Tek uses a double bag wing and the outer bag has a few holes that would have been a problem were I diving with a single unprotected bladder.
Dr. Bill
One of the things I liked about the DSS rig was that the backplate was free from the burrs I've seen in Halcyon plates (you know, the ones that tear the webbing and poke holes in the wings). I assume this is all part of the cutting process used in manufacturing the plate (per Tobin) vs the stamping process used by others.
I also prefer the double bag of the wing I used over the single bag Pioneers (haven't dealt with an Eclipse yet). I have heard enough stories of the Pioneers developing pinholes. My X-Tek uses a double bag wing and the outer bag has a few holes that would have been a problem were I diving with a single unprotected bladder.
Dr. Bill
Don Burke
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I have a steel Halcyon I work and play in and it does fine for me. I have found steel tanks to work better than aluminum tanks, although you may not be able to pull that off safely with a wetsuit. The lessened drag works out very well.Steve.C:
I have not seen the burr problem that some have reported, although a few seconds with a grinder would take care of it quickly enough.
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