SS backplate weight issues

[lil_mac]

Wow, thanks for all the response! I think I am going to start with a Hammerhead STA, as they are really heavy, and a good price. It can be difficult to get my plate on straight without a guide.

I like the recommendations of putting more weight on the plate, like the v weights, or bolting on lead. However I am a little head heavy, so I wonder if adding all the weight to the plate would not be a good Idea.

It’s funny; this seems to be the only gray area as far as gear configuration. Everything else is pretty cut and dry for the Hogarthian setup.

 

[ivobj]

usually BP have two sets of holes to attach the STA (or double tanks, whichever is the case), use the lower set if you are head heavy, and also try to lower the tank itself when attaching it to the STA rigs.

I also use 2 weight pockets on tha STA rigs for trimming, so if I am head heavy I put some more weight in the lower pocket to compensate, maybe you can try something similar. Other advantage of the pockets is that they are ditchable weights (with the help of your buddy, as they will be on your back), in case of emergency ascent with failure in your buoyancy device.