I have heard that DIR dictates that a backplate must be stainless steel? Is this so?
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I am assuming that DIR maintains that there is reliable data that concludes that aluminium is significantly tougher and more durable than plastic for a backpack then.
Boogie711
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That's not what you asked. You just asked if it had to be SS.
But yes - I don't think anyone would deny that Aluminum is more durable than plastic, correct.
But yes - I don't think anyone would deny that Aluminum is more durable than plastic, correct.
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Boogie711:
You are quite correct. The second question was merely an addendum to the first answer. Thanks.
But I wonder just how durable and tough plastic has to be?
Boogie711
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Umm - "more durable and tougher than aluminum" is the logical answer now, isn't it?
Especially when Aluminum backplates are so relatively inexpensive in the first place. I don't really see why plastic is even on the table.
Especially when Aluminum backplates are so relatively inexpensive in the first place. I don't really see why plastic is even on the table.
Because aluminum tables are so cold and uninviting.
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Compared to the warmth of plastic of course!
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diverkim:
A buddy of mine once got on the boat trying to figure out what was wrong with his rig. The ABS plate had broken through at one bolt point, and was almost gone on the other bolt point. He was probably about 1/2 inch from the whole thing falling apart on him.
After seeing that, there's no chance in hell you're gonna see me in an ABS backplate.
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