A plate a plate?

[ronscuba]

Every plate has its pros and cons. I know i invite argument saying this but,,,,,,,,, The plate is made for doubles and you modify its use for single tank diving. This often consists of a sta (single tank adaptor). Some makers need it others do not

......... I accually prefer my oxycheq wing over the dss because of the inflator hose location. Even that is a point that raises many pros and cons.

I wonder why there aren't more plates specifically designed for single tanks. There are a lot more single tank divers out there. People are raving about the Freedom plate. Is it because of the plate shape, the curvature, both ?

What are the pros-cons of the different inflator hose locations ?

 

[Lorenzoid]

I wonder why there aren't more plates specifically designed for single tanks. There are a lot more single tank divers out there. People are raving about the Freedom plate. Is it because of the plate shape, the curvature, both ?

I think there ARE more plates specifically designed for single tanks--that is, more than there used to be. As more of us recreational divers switch to BP/W from our old jacket BCs, I think manufacturers will meet the demand. Yeah, the Freedom Plate looks pretty cool. I think we'll soon see more plates like that.

 

[cbrich]

Don't forget there different alloys within SS. You have 304ss, 316ss, other 300 series, 400 series and then you have Chinese stainless steel, and American stainless steel. In my field of expertise I have seen Chinese 316ss corrode away, while American 304ss stay intact without showing any signs of corrosion. American stainless steel cost a lot more than Chinese stainless.

Some plates even have chemical processes done to them; pickling, passivation, and/or electro polishing.

 

[ronscuba]

I think there ARE more plates specifically designed for single tanks--that is, more than there used to be. As more of us recreational divers switch to BP/W from our old jacket BCs, I think manufacturers will meet the demand. Yeah, the Freedom Plate looks pretty cool. I think we'll soon see more plates like that.

What plates out there are designed for single tanks ? I know of the Freedom plate and a few soft plates like Oxycheq, Transpac, Zeagle, Hollis. Are there others ?

 

[00wabbit]

I have a DSS BP/W. The DSS wings don't require a STA as their wings have what they call secure tank attachment (basically a rubber guide). It allows the tank to sit closer to give the diver a sleeker profile.

I have a dss plate and didn't care for the integrated rubber single tank adapter on the wing. I pulled the threads out of it and removed it and put on a single tank adapter.

 

[ronscuba]

I have a dss plate and didn't care for the integrated rubber single tank adapter on the wing. I pulled the threads out of it and removed it and put on a single tank adapter.

Curious, was it not stable enough for you ? Was the problem stability during the dive or during tank mounting/cam band tightening ?

I have an Oxycheq wing. The stabilizers hold the tank fine during the dive, but not so much when tightening the cam bands.

 

[corvettejoe]

I love my HOG BP/Wing
The BP has multiple slots/holes in it for various sized people and how they route their harnesses.
All holes were deburred perfectly and smooth to the touch.
The HOG 32lb donut wing has two ribs that run down the center of it (where the bolts go) that holds a single tank on perfectly with no adapter needed.

 

[Centrals]

I don't recall ever seeing a (metal) plate that couldn't be adapted to single tank diving. So long as it has two bolt holes, you can always put an STA on it

If I want to dive single or twin then I will make sure the metal plate is suitable for both type.
STA can be quite expensive even on its own.

 

[Doc Harry]

Is a plate a plate?

Some plates are more deeply V'd than others. One plate may be more deeply V'd (e.g., Halcyon) and it is easy to screw on the tank wing nuts because there is plenty of post protruding through the plate. Another plate that is flatter (e.g. OMS) makes it difficult to get a short tank bolt to protrude through far enough to screw on the wing nut.

If you have your own doubles then it's no problem because you an make the tank bolts as long as you want.

If you rent doubles, then bolt length becomes an issue with the flatter plates.