Heavy Backplate Needed

[Dirkadiver]

I'm in search of a heavy backplate. More specifically, a 14lb. backplate. Yes I know I can add a weight belt, v weights, etc, but wanted to see if a BP like this is manufactured and if so, where you can get them.

 

[GreenDiverDown]

I'm in search of a heavy backplate. More specifically, a 14lb. backplate. Yes I know I can add a weight belt, v weights, etc, but wanted to see if a BP like this is manufactured and if so, where you can get them.

FredT makes exactly what you are looking for.

 

[almitywife]

this might help, DSS/Tobin makes backplates and plate weights to attach to the bp; https://www.deepseasupply.com/



cheers

 

[cool_hardware52]

Thanks Almitywife.

Our Medium plate is about 5 lbs, the bolt on weights are just over 8 lbs and a harness is about 1 lbs for a total of 14lbs.

Using a large plate you end up with about 15 lbs total.

https://www.deepseasupply.com/index.php?product=2

https://www.deepseasupply.com/index.php?product=7

Tobin

 

[GreenDiverDown]

Your profile suggest that you dive mostly twins. Are you looking for a heavy plate to use with a single cylinder or doubles? Both?

 

[cool_hardware52]

I'm in search of a heavy backplate. More specifically, a 14lb. backplate. Yes I know I can add a weight belt, v weights, etc, but wanted to see if a BP like this is manufactured and if so, where you can get them.

If you are diving doubles, and want to add ballast to your rig just put soft weights between the wing and plate. Cheap, easy, adjustable.

Tobin

 

[Dirkadiver]

I pretty much only dive doubles. My trim is perfect the way I have everything setup right now.
I want to get the heavy backplate to keep the weight evenly spread out.

 

[cool_hardware52]

I pretty much only dive doubles. My trim is perfect the way I have everything setup right now.
I want to get the heavy backplate to keep the weight evenly spread out.

If your trim is currently perfect I'd just go dive, if it is not broken don't fix it.

OTOH if you want a heavy plate for doubles then I second the recommendation for FredT

Tobin

 

[Narcd_dvr]

FredT would be your solution and he's a member of this board - so just PM him.

 

[zen_man]

Hey Stephen Ash,

Didn't you have your heavy FredT for sale not to long ago or am I just narc'd? If so, I'm sure you already sold it. Just curious.

Buck