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k on about 20lbs of lead when I dive there. So, I'm assuming the AL plate to save weight for travel. That also means I'll need to add a little more weight to make up for the plate weight difference but I won't have to fly with extra weight. So
The trim pockets and 30lb wing are out of stock. I think I need the 30lb wing because I will sometimes be diving Bonne Terre mines, 56 degree water, with 7 mill suit and hood. I pack on about 20lbs of lead when I dive there. So, I'm assuming the AL plate to save weight for travel. That also means I'll need to add a little more weight to make up for the plate weight difference but I won't have to fly with extra weight. Sorry wordy. So, 30lb wing AL plate for travel and diving locally in cold water is what I'm going for. I guess my only other question is, are the weight pouches better when diving cold or can trim pockets and weight belt comfortably get me to 20lbs of lead?
as I mentioned in my post above these are inexpensive dumpable weight pockets that I use with my BPW. They hold 5 lbs a piece so that gets you to 10 lbs, each trim pouch holds 2-3 lbs a piece so a few trim pouches and those get you to 20 lbs no problem. I use a 35 lb wing and dive 7mm suits in the winter and that combo holds all the weight i need. All your weight does not need to be ditchable, just enough to get you positive.
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Definitely go with the 30 lb wing. I use some old trim pockets I had from before.The trim pockets and 30lb wing are out of stock. I think I need the 30lb wing because I will sometimes be diving Bonne Terre mines, 56 degree water, with 7 mill suit and hood. I pack on about 20lbs of lead when I dive there. So, I'm assuming the AL plate to save weight for travel. That also means I'll need to add a little more weight to make up for the plate weight difference but I won't have to fly with extra weight. Sorry wordy. So, 30lb wing AL plate for travel and diving locally in cold water is what I'm going for. I guess my only other question is, are the weight pouches better when diving cold or can trim pockets and weight belt comfortably get me to 20lbs of lead?
I used this option:Though I have done it multiple times, traveling (as in airline travel) with a hard plate is a PITA. Being two people it is an extra 12 lbs in our luggage. We will be switching to soft plates for travel here soon. There are several mfg making them now. Like the simplicity of the Express Tech Backplate made by Zeagle.
Though I have done it multiple times, traveling (as in airline travel) with a hard plate is a PITA. Being two people it is an extra 12 lbs in our luggage. We will be switching to soft plates for travel here soon. There are several mfg making them now. Like the simplicity of the Express Tech Backplate made by Zeagle.