additional bladder on the black diamond

[sunkarm]

Hi,

I wanna attach another wing onto my black diamond because the wing is too narrow for doubles in case if i need to inflate and also i am diving wet down here in Indonesia. Is this possible as the backplate (even though is plastic made) already have drilled holes? And if possible which wing (by Brand name) to b recommended?

Thanks.

 

[Jim Baldwin]

Hi,

I wanna attach another wing onto my black diamond because the wing is too narrow for doubles in case if i need to inflate and also i am diving wet down here in Indonesia. Is this possible as the backplate (even though is plastic made) already have drilled holes? And if possible which wing (by Brand name) to b recommended?

Thanks.

I have a Black Diamond and it's rated for 50 lbs of lift. That's more than enough for a set of doubled AL 80's and I feel sure that it would even handle my HP 120's. I have three BP/W setups with bladders from 40 for my two singles and a 55 for my doubles.

Although the brochure that came with my Black Diamond said it would work with doubles I really can't see it lasting very long. It will handle a single HP 120 with no problem but I just can't see trying to adjust all the straps and snaps when a simple harness would work much better.

For $350-$500 you can buy a stainless steel backplate, a true doubles wing and one piece harness that will handle all the tanks you want to strap on. Northeast Scuba Supply, Scuba Toys, and Tobin are just a few of the people that could set you up with the right equipment.

I know that you're thinking you want backup with a second wing if you'r diving wet. You can swim a set of AL 80's to the surface if you have a total wing failure if you're properly weighted. Are you really going to be going deep enough to need a set of big steel tanks?

 

[Hollywoodivers]

I would scrap that whole idea. Doubles....get a hard plate and a simple harness made from 2 inch webbing....see Dive Rite, Apeks, Halcyon, Deep sea Supply, Ummm anyone else ? oh yes OMS ...you are trying too hard with all the mods to that black diamond...shouldn't have to work that hard....have fun

 

[sunkarm]

When i lived in New zealand, i had a 123 cu steel tank that works perfectly for me and with the black diamond. But now in Indonesia, i cannot find that sorts of tank only AL80 is available which is not enough for me as i suck lots of air. I was thinking of adding the Ultimate Velcro Band from aqua explorer or i just carry a stage bottle. which is better?

 

[rockhound13]

Stage, safer because you can manage any problems that arise. If it's on your back, you can't reach it. Doubles will give you more air.

 

[rockhound13]

Doubles in lieu of the stage, if you have to buy another regulator anyway..........