Bigeclipse
Contributor
I have recently decided to go to a back plate wing set-up so looking to buy one. I honestly have no idea where to begin. I have done some research and it seems a 25-30lb lift set-up is what I may need for single tank. I dive cold waters with 7mm suit, hood and gloves and a pony bottle (I typically have the bottle slung across my front from a shoulder D ring to a waist D-ring. it is a 40 size pony) I typically wear 22-24lbs of lead. I am 5'9 195lbs (36 inch waist). From what it seems, I will need to buy a back plate (aluminum or steel), harness, and a wing. Is there anything else? How do weights attach? (I think I read you may need to buy weight pockets or something). How do you transport other things if there are no pockets like lights, inflation floats, etc...what else do I need to consider or buy? Thanks everyone