Question about Apeks griplock strap

[Jcp2]

Quick Release Stainless Steel Cam Strap in BLACK Webbing , Piranha Dive Shop |

Quick release stainless steel cam strap with Black Webbing

www.piranhadivemfg.com

Similar but unbranded and comes in multiple colors.

 

[Zef]

I have a pair of Aqualung griplock tank straps that are extra extra long (yes thats two times extra). I thought about cutting them down to the length of standard griplock straps and re-sewing the velcro but I have not gotten around to it. They came in a bag with a sticker and barcode/model number that was legit Aqualung from Aqualung, but when I spoke to Aqualung North America they had no information. I bought them second hand, but they were brand new when I purchased them from a diver in Belgium....I don't think he knew how long they were as they were each in a sealed plastic bag. He was selling them because he did not need them as he had long switched to a doubles setup. I have searched and searched but have never been able to find any info on these super long Griplock straps.

OP, if your friends want to swap a pair of standard Griplock straps for these long ones, let me know and lets work something out.

-Z

 

[Deezer-D]

I have 2 sets of these. First set is Apeks GripLock that came with my WTX-D30 BP&W. These are just about long enough (requires some finessing) for a 15L Steel. So I’ve transferred them to my Aluminium BP and they’re great for Steel 12L tanks.
I bought an AquaLung set off eBay and they are 200mm longer. I’ve checked the model number 767505

AQUA LUNG TANK BAND 767505 GRIPLOCK Wrapture Scott Cylinder Belt SCBA GAS DIVING | eBay

AQUALUNG Tank Band with Grip Lock Wrapture 767505. The GripLock™ tank band assembly is the easy and safe solution for securing a cylinder to a BC. • Rubber traction pad on the backside of the GripLock™ provides added security.

www.ebay.co.uk

These work with 15L but I’ve routed them slightly differently

They’re much easier to use than regular cam bands (not sure how much heavier they are if used in a travel setup) and I also prefer them to the Scubapro ones I had on my Hydros.

 

[-JD-]

I have 2 sets of these. First set is Apeks GripLock that came with my WTX-D30 BP&W. These are just about long enough (requires some finessing) for a 15L Steel. So I’ve transferred them to my Aluminium BP and they’re great for Steel 12L tanks.
I bought an AquaLung set off eBay and they are 200mm longer. I’ve checked the model number 767505

AQUA LUNG TANK BAND 767505 GRIPLOCK Wrapture Scott Cylinder Belt SCBA GAS DIVING | eBay

AQUALUNG Tank Band with Grip Lock Wrapture 767505. The GripLock™ tank band assembly is the easy and safe solution for securing a cylinder to a BC. • Rubber traction pad on the backside of the GripLock™ provides added security.

www.ebay.co.uk

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These work with 15L but I’ve routed them slightly differently

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They’re much easier to use than regular cam bands (not sure how much heavier they are if used in a travel setup) and I also prefer them to the Scubapro ones I had on my Hydros.

With the wider "base" using the outer slots in the plate, is it significantly more stable on top of the center channel than when using just the inner slots?

Wondering if this is a good, lower profile option compared to an STA.

 

[Deezer-D]

With the wider "base" using the outer slots in the plate, is it significantly more stable on top of the center channel than when using just the inner slots?

Wondering if this is a good, lower profile option compared to an STA.

I never really noticed a difference. Both my wings, Apeks D30 and D40 have built in single tank supports -

Also, the shape of the wing gives good support to the tank.

I use the D40 with an Apeks SS Backplate and Surelock weights for cold water, dry suit diving with 15L steel tanks - the tank is very stable.

My D30 is on an Apeks aluminium backplate which I intend to use for travel. I’ve used it in the pool (usually with 12L steel tanks) and I’ve no stability issues with it either.

 

[Vitesse2l]

I use a pair of these on my wing setup for 12L and 15L and I was wondering about the velcro too but never had anything slip or get loose.

I much prefer them to standard cambands but there is a risk of pinching cold wet fingers when they are tight!