Looking for heavy backplate

[kwinter]

I'm looking for a heavy steel backplate. Most of the stainless backplates are 4-5 pounds. I remember someone making heavier ones years ago, but can't remember the source. I know that ISC has one on their web site that is 1/4 inch thick and weighs 11 pounds. That would be perfect, but I was hoping for something a little less costly than the $168 they list it for. Although that isn't really terrible.


Anyone have a source for a very heavy stainless backplate? No harness needed.

 

[mathauck0814]

Look for people selling the big plates from their Meg units used. They come up from time to time.

 

[diversteve]

DSS sells bolt on weights - 6-10lbs/pair. But they're $94 and up plus the plate is $214. https://www.deepseasupply.com/index.php?category=backplate_acc

 

[kwinter]

Look for people selling the big plates from their Meg units used. They come up from time to time.

Thanks. I'll post on RBW just in case

DSS sells bolt on weights - 6-10lbs/pair. But they're $94 and up plus the plate is $214. https://www.deepseasupply.com/index.php?category=backplate_acc

Yeah, but I don't want the DSS backplate. Maybe I could drill my other plate and mount the weights with sex bolts?

 

[mathauck0814]

Could always just double up stainless plates. Some folks here still do that for OC.

 

[decompression]

Unified team diving have a thick (12lbs) backplate on their website.

 

[kwinter]

Could always just double up stainless plates. Some folks here still do that for OC.

Already looking to double up my 5 pound plate with the 11 pounder. Don't really want to triple up!

Unified team diving have a thick (12lbs) backplate on their website.

Got a link? I only see a 6 pounder here UTD Online Store - +1 855 DIVEUTD (348-3883) or +1 760 585-9676 - sales@utdequipment.com

 

[eelnoraa]

How about Halcyon STA with 6lb weight insert? Together, you will have 12lb balast with a regular size SS plate.

 

[kwinter]

That will only add 6 pounds to my existing plate. I'm trying to double up the plate and add 11 pounds. Like 16 pounds total. Not sure the STA would work with the rebreather anyway. But it was a good suggestion. Keep 'em coming, folks. So far people have let me know about 5 or 6 overseas sources for 6 mm plates, but they are all more expensive than the ISC option. Someone has to have one they're looking to unload.

And I'm still trying to find out if Fred T is still around and making backplates.

 

[lowviz]

Don't know. One option is to send him the attached pic to jog his memory.

[EMAIL="ftagge@goldinc.com"]ftagge@goldinc.com[/EMAIL]

18" extreme top of plate to bottom. My design, he probably still has the plans. It is about 11 pounds in 3/16" marine stainless, should just hit 15 pounds at 1/4" (his max for bending).


I milled the narrow slots at either side for a downlooking GoPro mount, you won't get that. the four small slots near the bolt holes are bending strain reliefs so the strips of holes won't bow outward. 8 degree tilt so the straps lay flat on your shoulders, webbing crosses below holes so just one continuous piece of webbing with no need to burn holes. Obviously, this is a doubles-only design. waist belt is set and forget, unless you like to adjust, then only use one set of slots and a keeper. Ignore the salt stains, I only rinse regs, tanks, and DC's.

BTW, you will get a satin finish. That mirror finish took a hell of a lot of work.