Backplate rubbing a sore spot on my back...

[mcpowell]

I have a Dive Rite Backplate SS XT Lite.

The majority of my dives are in warm water where no wetsuit is needed and I just wear a rash guard. Recently, after about 2 days of diving, I noticed the backplate was rubbing a raw spot where my shoulder blade makes contact with the plate. I'm sure the triangular holes on the backplate are the culprit (that, and my skin is a little thin). My first thought was to buy a pad as Dive Rite sells one that fits on to the backplate.

But then I thought "Maybe a plate without the holes would be better..."

Does anyone have similar experience they're willing to share and how they solved it?

I think I'm leaning towards the full plate....

 

[inquis]

Full plate and probably could drop some lead as well.

I also wonder if a layer of duct tape would let you evaluate whether it's the triangles or not.

 

[crofrog]

Do you need extra weight?

 

[mcpowell]

Do you need extra weight?

Not really. I normally use 6-8 lbs additional, depending on if the boat has 3 pounders or 4 pounders. But I certainly wouldn’t mind shifting those lbs to my backplate.

Those weights are currently in trim pockets that attach to my tank cam straps.

 

[crofrog]

Not really. I normally use 6-8 lbs additional, depending on if the boat has 3 pounders or 4 pounders. But I certainly wouldn’t mind shifting those lbs to my backplate.

Those weights are currently in trim pockets that attach to my tank cam straps.

Just get a solid plate then.

 

[GF99/99]

Just get a solid plate then.

Solid plate for sure. Keep it simple.

I always thought those "cool kid" cut outs look like cheese graters for your shoulder blades. Or a great way to wear holes in your drysuit faster.

 

[happy-diver]

I'm trying to come up with a subject for a thread, nope seems everyone else has it under control

Those plates do they only charge you half the price because half of the metal is missing is not all