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user's latest post:
sweet siren call of BP/wing -...
Published (2009-11-28 13:05:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by mrmccoy It looks like that setup is on sale for $360 now. You're right. That's what I paid. The normal price is $530 I think. At $530, it's good. At $360, it's great. __________________ Rick Behind every great man is a woman rolling her eyes
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sweet siren call of BP/wing -...
Published (2009-11-27 17:31:00)
Yeah 8bills is alot of cash and I have no intention on spending that much, I was just quoting how much the LDS was charging for a complete Halycon system, very nice stuff but. I'm looking at used off of ebay or the special that scubatoys has for $375.00 which includes a DR backplate a Oxycheh mach5 wing or choice of two different harness and a crotch strap and cam bands and maybe a couple of other small items. found a apex system on ebay...
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sweet siren call of BP/wing -...
Published (2009-11-24 18:42:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by cozlover Oh the kool aid is getting closer and closer. The LDS said it would be $30.00 to get fitted for a rental rig and that includes the pool session and holy beejeez they'll apply that $30.00 towards the purchase price of $880.00 for the new Halcyon rig. I was born at night and it wasn't last night. If I like this bp/wing thingie I'm looking at spending my cash at ST and getting the $370.00 deal...
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sweet siren call of BP/wing -...
Published (2009-11-28 13:40:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by Chilkie What advantages does having a steel backplate offer over the aluminum? Obviously it weighs more, so you cut down on the weight you need to carry, but it also is going to hurt the "travelability" because it weighs more. Any other pros/cons between the two materials when it comes to the backplate? Weighting has already been addressed but yes I have Al and SS plate and I never use the AL...
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sweet siren call of BP/wing -...
Published (2009-11-24 13:03:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by Rileybri Quote: Originally Posted by DevilDiver Quote: Originally Posted by Rileybri Hears the thing people you are going to hate your BP/W set ups. They float you head down, they are overly complicated, only for tech diving, more expensive than a standard BCD............... Your joking right? They float you head down = No they are overly complicated = No only for tech diving = No they are overly complicated = No...
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sweet siren call of BP/wing -...
Published (2009-11-28 01:10:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by FishFood Oh, and since you have a crotch strap you might as well get a scooter... Right? Damn you! Damn you! Damn you! That's just evil. Now, I won't be "satisfied" until I've scored a scooter. Crap. I have two crotch straps. Does that mean that . . . . __________________ - Fisheater
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sweet siren call of BP/wing -...
Published (2009-11-28 00:04:00)
Other than the weight, I can't think of any advantage of one over the other. In the most finite sense, the stell plate is more durable and won't be subject to warpage as much as am aluminum, but from what I've seen that durability is negligable in the long range as both have a very long lifespan. __________________ I have been to "The Doors", I have seen "The sign!" H GMS #4
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sweet siren call of BP/wing -...
Published (2009-11-28 01:11:00)
Weight is really the main difference. There's no difference in longevity... not in our lifetime, at least. There could be some slight increase in galvanic corrosion if you're attaching steel components, bolts, etc. directly to aluminum plates. Al. plates weigh 2#, Steel 5-6#, so you're looking at a 4# difference at most. Personally, I travel with steel unless that 3-4# difference is really going to make that much difference.
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sweet siren call of BP/wing -...
Published (2009-11-28 20:14:00)
Quote: Originally Posted by Vercingetorix Quote: Originally Posted by CWSWine But my wife is still having a hard time with the 800.00 flashlight!!! Because it's NOT a "flashlight". Inform her that it is a Threat Illumination and Detection Device. Marketing...it's all in how you phrase it. Quote: Originally Posted by cozlover Hey Vercingetorix, I like that one honey it's for my safety, I'll have to try...
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Latest active threads on BC's - Buoyancy Compensators - Stab Jackets::
Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-11-23 18:20:00)
by navyhmc
Good....Good, give in to your feelings....Come to the dark side!
Here have a cookie!
While I won't say the BP/W is the solution for every diver, nor should every diver go to it, but I have found I like it and dive one regularly. Good luck and happy diving.
Started 2 days, 9 hours ago (2009-11-29 11:46:00)
by Splitlip
I doubt that the plate is designed for a STA. I would say the grommetted holes are intended to attach the wing to the plate only. The cylinder is secured using the cam straps.
If you were looking to move weight off your belt, an " Ultralight" plate was the wrong one. The DiveRite STA in any case is only about 12oz or .3kg.
If you need to add weight, all I could recommend is weight pockets ...
Started 1 week, 6 days ago (2009-11-18 08:43:00)
by FishFood
If you're referring to the ' Transpac' by Dive Rite, you can purchase their 'weight system' or thread hard weight onto the tank bands.
For the standard BP/W with one piece webbing, you can get weight pouches to thread onto the webbing around your waist. Or put hard weights on the tank bands. Or just weight the rig with a steel BP and get a weighted tank adapter. Many options here depending...
Started 1 week, 6 days ago (2009-11-18 08:03:00)
by navyhmc
A lot depends on the back inflate. Some deflate better than others. I have found that the better ones have two deflators: The hose and a valve at the bottom-usually on the left. which to use depends on your orientation. Vertical, go for the hose. Horizontal go for the valve. A slight roll to you right helps too.
Started 2 weeks, 5 days ago (2009-11-12 10:53:00)
by scubachris
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Originally Posted by crandf
The inner bladder is larger than its outer cover,
How can this be? If inner is bigger than outer, how does the inner fit into the outer?
Started 1 month, 2 weeks ago (2009-10-12 20:40:00)
by comet24
If your going to be going doubles you want a BP/W. Add a stage bottle and you really want a BP/W.
You can get a BP/W with a smaller single tank wing and latter add a double's wing when you need it. You can swap wings easy enough to dive single or doubles and keep the same plate and harness. This is what I do now even though I have an extra plate.
Started 2 weeks, 6 days ago (2009-11-11 16:35:00)
by comet24
Certainly not the 94lb's wing. With Al80's the 45lb's would likely be fine but with hp100's I don't know. Many thing effect wing lift. You want it to be able to float your rig with tanks full on the surface. With a drysuit you want the ability also to provide lift from the suit in case of a flood.
Started 4 weeks, 1 day ago (2009-11-02 11:44:00)
by thor
The Brigade and the Ranger are the same BC except for the wing. The Brigade is smaller wing with 35# lift and the Ranger with 44#lift. I guess it depends on how much lift you need, but diving single tanks, I seriously doubt you would ever need 44# of lift. I currently dive the Brigade, and it is plenty of lift for cold water diving with steel tanks. The only negative, to both BCs is that they...
Started 3 weeks ago (2009-11-10 14:38:00)
by CompuDude
Throw your BC in the pool and see how much lead it takes to sink it with no air in the bladder.
That plus 6 lbs.
Started 1 month, 3 weeks ago (2009-10-07 20:59:00)
by Lulubelle
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Originally Posted by Liver10
Could someone please tell me the advantages and disadvantages of a jacket style BCD vs a Back inflation style?
Thanks in advance.
Since you have asked this specific question about BCDs, you will hear a lot about Back plate/wing setups now...but it's all good.
I rented ...
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Hot threads for last week on BC's - Buoyancy Compensators - Stab Jackets::
Started 1 week, 1 day ago (2009-11-23 18:20:00)
by navyhmc
Good....Good, give in to your feelings....Come to the dark side!
Here have a cookie!
While I won't say the BP/W is the solution for every diver, nor should every diver go to it, but I have found I like it and dive one regularly. Good luck and happy diving.
Started 2 days, 9 hours ago (2009-11-29 11:46:00)
by Splitlip
I doubt that the plate is designed for a STA. I would say the grommetted holes are intended to attach the wing to the plate only. The cylinder is secured using the cam straps.
If you were looking to move weight off your belt, an " Ultralight" plate was the wrong one. The DiveRite STA in any case is only about 12oz or .3kg.
If you need to add weight, all I could recommend is weight pockets ...
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