Backplate

[Ben_ca]

I've heard of others that have had similar (maybe not as extreme) incidents happen to them. You can get an AL plate so cheap, why even bother.

I Agree... get quality gear that's going to last... That being said any brand will do... don't believe everything the manufacturers say about their goods... Ask around and decide for your self.

Ben V

 

[Greg Barlow]

I don't believe that there is any need for a plastic backplate. If you need the ballast, then go with the stainless varities. The aluminum and stainless plates are typically about the same price, so the ballast issue usually becomes the deciding force.

Greg

 

[macgyver2258]

Be sure the edges are smooth. I just received that was a little sharp.

 

[TekDiveGirl]

Be sure the edges are smooth. I just received that was a little sharp.

Who did you order it from?

Kimber

 

[MXGratefulDiver]

Some dealers will sell you an "unfinished" plate at a lower price ... it takes time to debur a plate, and time is money. If you own a Dremel tool you can do it yourself.

On the other hand, I've received "finished" plates from some manufacturers that needed deburring ... even though they were supposed to have been deburred before shipping.

Smoothest plate I've owned to date is from Deep Sea Supply ... Tobin claims it's because of the process he uses to cut them (pressurized water) ...

... Bob (Grateful Diver)

 

[MonkSeal]

The aluminum and stainless plates are typically about the same price, so the ballast issue usually becomes the deciding force.

AFAIK Aluminum is cheaper.

 

[The Kraken]

I'm with Monk.

Stainless steel plates generally run around $130 while aluminum plates run in the neighborhood of $50.