back inflation

[Goose75]

I am looking for a back inflate system that has a good weight integration system for cold water (Pacific NW). I'm torn between DSS, Halcyon, Diverite, and Zeagle. Do I go with a back plate or something with a little more padding for those long walks to the waters edge? Flexibility or comfort? Can we have both? Do I have to spend a fortune to get good gear? Help!

If you are still looking around, take a look at the DUI Weight and Trim harness. My wife and I both have one and I know a bunch of others in the Pacific NW with them that have been very happy. You can use it with just about any BC. If you do a search, there were threads on it.

You have to spend a small fortune to get bad gear. Good gear is worse

 

[ForeTux]

Thanks Dearman. Texas? I'm not opposed to spending some money, but I don't want to buy something that sucks. I looked at the DUI harness and that may be a great option. I need to sort out the BP first.

For the PNW, I like the idea of a BP/W because it is going to put that weight where it needs to be (other thread about buoyancy/center of gravity/face planting) and I appreciate that with 7 -14mm of neo between me and the backplate will offer some padding.

I would like to hear from some of my PNW neighbors about their experiences with various system when shore diving locations like Octopus hole or Table Rock where you have to hoof it in and out. Is there a BP/W setup that stands out as more ergonomic than the others? It would also be nice to find a rig that could be used or reconfigured to be used in tropical waters too.

The appeal of the Transpac and Zeagle are that they appear to be a little more form fitting to the back, with lumbar pads, etc. However, they don't put the weight where you want it. This is the dilemma.