Wanting to get first backplate and wing.

[DaMaDo]

I'm with the STA crowd. I take my BP/W apart after each dive to clean everything. With the STA, I can take it apart in less than 10 seconds because I just spin two quick release nuts and the whole things comes apart. With the wing separated it makes it easier to put fresh water inside, splosh it around, and dump it a couple of times after each dive.

After messing with different weight configurations, I got the Halcyon weighted STA and that has been the best option for me. I got the combo with the Halcyon cam bands and those made me realize how much I really like my Highland quick release cam bands mentioned previously in this thread. I will be using the highland ones from now on.

I had also ordered these scubapro-style quick release cam bands but they seemed so flimsy to me that I didn't even try them and just returned them.

 

[Mopar]

Well I got my Oxycheq Mach V wing yesterday. I got the 30lb wing and it is not much bigger than my plate. I see how small the wing appears and wander if it is enough wing or not but I am sure it is. Thanks for all the input.

 

[TheYellowSubmarine]

Does anyone know if the Highland quick release SS cams will fit through the slots on a standard Halcyon STA? The slots are only *just* more than 2 inches wide, so I want to know how wide the clip part of the cam strap is...

thanks

 

[Mopar]

Can you not just unthread the strap through the buckle? I decided against these and went with the Diverite ones.

 

[buddhasummer]

Does anyone know if the Highland quick release SS cams will fit through the slots on a standard Halcyon STA? The slots are only *just* more than 2 inches wide, so I want to know how wide the clip part of the cam strap is...

thanks

I own the Halcyon STA although do not own the Highland cam bands but do not see any reason why they wouldn't fit as far as I am aware cam bands are all the same size i.e. 2". I think you'll be fine. Cheers.

*Just had a look at the Highland cam bands, do they not come apart? the webbing doesn't look sewn in, but cant be sure, looks like you could thread the band then attach the buckle?. good luck.

 

[TheYellowSubmarine]

I think the clip part may be sewn in, but the buckle isn't Didn't think of that!

 

[Mopar]

Can you not just unthread the strap through the buckle? I decided against these and went with the Diverite ones.

*Just had a look at the Highland cam bands, do they not come apart? the webbing doesn't look sewn in, but cant be sure, looks like you could thread the band then attach the buckle?. good luck.

I think the clip part may be sewn in, but the buckle isn't Didn't think of that!

Or read it from my post either.

 

[DaMaDo]

Does anyone know if the Highland quick release SS cams will fit through the slots on a standard Halcyon STA? The slots are only *just* more than 2 inches wide, so I want to know how wide the clip part of the cam strap is...

thanks

I own and use both frequently. Works like any other cam band.

If I knew how to sew, I'd put the quick release clip part on the halcyon cam bands so I could have their built in rubber pads too.

 

[Dave616]

I own and use both frequently. Works like any other cam band.

If I knew how to sew, I'd put the quick release clip part on the halcyon cam bands so I could have their built in rubber pads too.

Highland (XS Scuba) now includes PVC tank pads with the Highland QR Tank Bands. Mine were supposed to and didn't so XS Scuba's customer service shipped them to me for free.
You can also buy the Halcyon Octo Grip tank pads separately.

This topic was also discussed already here: Highland Tank Bands....

 

[coralcruiser]

Highland (XS Scuba) now includes PVC tank pads with the Highland QR Tank Bands. Mine were supposed to and didn't so XS Scuba's customer service shipped them to me for free.
You can also buy the Halcyon Octo Grip tank pads separately.

This topic was also discussed already here: Highland Tank Bands....

The halcyon octo grip pads sure look like the DSS ones.... but are actually $3 cheaper!

Imagine... a halcyon item being less expensive!!