SpiderSense
Contributor
Just starting to look into backplates, wings and harnesses (DSS, Diverite), its seems that most like this setup over traditional BCs, even in rec diving. after reading here, i still have some questions.
assuming tropical, recreational diving with single tank, vacation diver, beginner diver.
1. would a harness, like say the ProFit or Hog from DSS, be comfortable with a 3mm wetsuit? or would pads be recommended? how about the Transplate from Dive Rite?
2. would a backplate, like say the SS backplate from Dive Rite, be comfortable with a 3mm wetsuit? or would padding be needed or the Transpac be better?
3. i like the sound of lighter aluminum backplate for travelling purposes, but from reading here, people seem to like the SS backplate which reduces added weights or even elminates a weightbelt. isn't ditchable weight on a weightbelt better? besides comfort of less weights on a belt, does having the weight on the backplate help with comfort or stablity? i guess i'm looking to understand the pros/cons of aluminum vs ss.
thanks in advance.
assuming tropical, recreational diving with single tank, vacation diver, beginner diver.
1. would a harness, like say the ProFit or Hog from DSS, be comfortable with a 3mm wetsuit? or would pads be recommended? how about the Transplate from Dive Rite?
2. would a backplate, like say the SS backplate from Dive Rite, be comfortable with a 3mm wetsuit? or would padding be needed or the Transpac be better?
3. i like the sound of lighter aluminum backplate for travelling purposes, but from reading here, people seem to like the SS backplate which reduces added weights or even elminates a weightbelt. isn't ditchable weight on a weightbelt better? besides comfort of less weights on a belt, does having the weight on the backplate help with comfort or stablity? i guess i'm looking to understand the pros/cons of aluminum vs ss.
thanks in advance.