I recently got drysuit certified and have been looking into BP/W setups. In addition to that, I am going on a multi-destination dive trip next year and plan to carry a scaled-down set of equipment with me. Specifically, I was thinking of buying a travel plate and travel wing to take with me. Space and weight are a major consideration since I will be doing this trip "backpacker style" with only one bag. Destinations will all be warm water with single tanks and 3mil wetsuit.
Are all the components of BP/W from different manufacturers compatible? In other words, can I use any Dive Rite wing on a Zeagle backplate with a OMS harness? (for example) Do all setups require a single-tank-adapter if I'm diving single tanks? What should I be looking for when considering a BP/W purchase?
More specifically, I was considering using the OxyCheq Ultra Lite Back Plate
or the OxyCheq Travel Backplate. I really know nothing about the pros and cons and was looking at these products specifically because of size and weight.
Any answers to help clear up my lack of knowledge and confusion would be appreciated.
Thanks
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http://www.scubatoys.com/store/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=OxyCheqUltraLiteBackPlate
Are all the components of BP/W from different manufacturers compatible? In other words, can I use any Dive Rite wing on a Zeagle backplate with a OMS harness? (for example) Do all setups require a single-tank-adapter if I'm diving single tanks? What should I be looking for when considering a BP/W purchase?
More specifically, I was considering using the OxyCheq Ultra Lite Back Plate
or the OxyCheq Travel Backplate. I really know nothing about the pros and cons and was looking at these products specifically because of size and weight.
Any answers to help clear up my lack of knowledge and confusion would be appreciated.
Thanks
.
http://www.scubatoys.com/store/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=OxyCheqUltraLiteBackPlate