How come BP/W cost $600+

[scuba_moron]

Does anyone know what's the typical dealer markup for Halycon, Diverite or other major bp/w brands.

 

[mello-yellow]

Because you don't know where to shop?

I bought tank bands, aluminum backplate and aluminum single-tank adaptor on a going-out-of-business sale for about $140. Then I bought two-hose Oxycheq wing, steel plate and harness from Samish Divers for $380, and sold aluminum backplate on eBay for about $50.

 

[David P]

Does anyone know what's the typical dealer markup for Halycon, Diverite or other major bp/w brands.

From what I've seen of the price lists, MSRP is just about double the cost if the shop gets the better pricing. The more a shop spends, the better the pricing. I recently noticed DR raised the price on their backplates, I see all these people posting they can buy them for $65, this amazes me, I want to go look at the price list as I thought that was cost on them!

 

[Texas_Aggie06]

i think 65 is what they are getting aluminum backplates for

 

[AndyA]

...well, just received my Oxycheq 55 lbs / dual bladder / Vertex / donut wing last week.....not cheap @ $ 700 ....... YIKES ! ...but it appears to be a very high quality item...I installed it on my harness the other day and will dive it the 1st time this coming Labor Day at the Texas Flower Gardens.

Karl

http://www.oxycheq.com/Oxycheq/Products.html
This is the list price, I won't tell you what my dive shop sold them to me for, but I am very happy
Stainless Steel BP (Medium) / $170 USD
Signature Series 30# Wing /$340 USD
Hogarthian Harness System / $48 USD
Medium Weight Pocket / $ 20 USD

 

[MSilvia]

i think 65 is what they are getting aluminum backplates for

I paid $65 for my stainless steel Abyss backplate, but I got it at their going out of business sale.

 

[Texas_Aggie06]

I paid $65 for my stainless steel Abyss backplate, but I got it at their going out of business sale.

i believe the person was asking about Dive Rite backplates, but that is a great deal you got. I just got a used SS and harness setup for 100 bucks. I am pretty happy about it.

 

[hex92]

Abyss 55 lb wing from their GOOB sale: $180
Used Long DSS BP: $90
Webbing from LDS: $20
Harness hardware: $25
crotch strap: $15


$325 total for me. I totally lucked out on the long DSS plate, but I also have a long FredT plate that I bought new for <$150. The harness hardware was also FredT stuff that I bought off someone on TDS. If you aren't real tall or short you can pick up a BP for $60 used.

I also have a transpac with a rec wing. So I could have saved $180 by using it instead of the Abyss wing.

 

[docmartin]

Abyss 55 lb wing from their GOOB sale: $180
Used Long DSS BP: $90
Webbing from LDS: $20
Harness hardware: $25
crotch strap: $15

good deal except for the webbing unless you are REALLY big

 

[scuba_moron]

I about 95% certain to buy a BP/W combo. My shop recommends Halycon over the other brands (OMS, Diverite, and Oxycheqthey) they carry. I was told Halycon quality is far superior, but as a layman, I can't really tell the difference.

I'm leaning towards a Diverite transpact harness with a backplate as I plan to dive bare skin and want the padded adjustable straps. As far as the wing, I like kind of like the Oxycheq. I take it is OK to mix and match parts from different manufacturer - yes?