Using drysuit and BP/W concern?

[BORG]

Hi guys,
I'm thinking of going to a Zeagle BP/W in the near future. I've been looking at the Zeagle BP/W system and notice the wing nuts and bolts from the single tank adapter(STA) protrude somewhat in the backplate next to the diver and was wonder if it might tear or puncture my Seaskin Nova drysuit or does the indentation in the backplate itself and most backplates cause enough recess to prevent this from happening?

I usually have been diving my Zeagle Ranger back inflation LTD with my drysuit.


Thanks!

 

[tbone1004]

If you're concerned then you can go with a system that doesn't require a bolted single tank adapter, but those bolts and wing nuts are standard on all doubles and are recessed in the channel of the backplate itself.
Unless you have a particular reason to get Zeagle if it's part of a uniform, you would be hard pressed to beat this deal from @DiveGearExpress which has a design that doesn't require a bolted single tank adapter as well.

DGX Custom - DGX Gears Singles Harness / Backplate / Wing Package

A basic DGX backplate/wing/harness package for single tank diving at a value price.

www.divegearexpress.com

 

[BORG]

Thanks for the info. Looks like a great deal! I'll check them out in more detail when I get back from church later today.

 

[lexvil]

The wing nuts are of no concern, the Zeagle kit is nice but the DGX is $100 less, hard to beat and the wing may be better.

 

[Boarderguy]

No concern at all for the wing nuts or bolts

 

[rongoodman]

Just be careful not to get them too long if you ever have to replace them.

 

[formernuke]

Just be careful not to get them too long if you ever have to replace them.

^^^ this

The wing nuts and bolts should be in the groove and not touching your wetsuit or drysuit.

 

[Tournesol2000]

Wing nuts are no concern. I love my Zeagle BPW. I don’t use the STA any more as I don’t like the tank being that much further. I use the OMS soft stabilizer.

 

[Jersey1971]

I'm not familiar with the system, so not sure if this applies, but my doubles setup also comes with wingnuts and I had the same concern. So I replaced them with these, which are smooth and easier to manipulate.

DGX 5/16-18 Delrin Thumbwheel Nuts, Set of Two

Designed to be used in place of metal wing nuts when mounting backplates on doubles, the larger diameter of these Thumbwheel Nuts makes for easier handling so assembly and disassembly is a breeze.

www.divegearexpress.com

 

[BORG]

Thanks for the input everyone. Really appreciate it!
I think now I'm leaning more toward the DGX Custom Package which doesn't need a STA. ands keeps the tank closer to the backplate. I will probably get the 20lb. DR weight system since when I dive during the colder months with my drysuit, with my 95cu. ft. steel tank and medium weight undergarment.
And maybe add an aluminum BP for the warmer months and less weight required.

Looks like Dive Gear Express knows their stuff!