Thinking about making the switch. I probably fit the category of open water tech wannabe at least for now. Although I am thinking about taking some cave classes eventually, right now my motivation is different. I am currently using a jacket style BC and I have been exploring a back inflate option. As long as I am going back inflate, I thought why not go BP/w. My other goal is to reduce my travel weight/bulk.
With those goals in mind, I am looking at the DSS Kydex / Stainless Steel BackPlate and the 17 lbs Tropical Travel Wing. That appears to be plenty adequate for most tropical diving with an AL 80.
I recently spent 9 days in Coz diving with Aldora and using their steel 120s. I expect to be going back there frequently. Do you think that the DSS Kydex / Stainless Steel Back Plate and the 17 lbs Tropical Travel Wing would work with those tanks?
Second question: Is it a reasonable assumption that I should be able to drop 2 pounds of weight by switching from my bulky jacket style BC (Oceanic Prob).
With those goals in mind, I am looking at the DSS Kydex / Stainless Steel BackPlate and the 17 lbs Tropical Travel Wing. That appears to be plenty adequate for most tropical diving with an AL 80.
I recently spent 9 days in Coz diving with Aldora and using their steel 120s. I expect to be going back there frequently. Do you think that the DSS Kydex / Stainless Steel Back Plate and the 17 lbs Tropical Travel Wing would work with those tanks?
Second question: Is it a reasonable assumption that I should be able to drop 2 pounds of weight by switching from my bulky jacket style BC (Oceanic Prob).