BP/W...Ok, now I'm starting to get it...

[CD_in_Chitown]

One of the key pieces of input I have read many times is regarding arching the back. It took time, but that suggestion really worked for me. I almost felt like a high jumper, arching my back to position my center of gravity in the right place.

Grats and Very cool Jag! It always feels good to get a new piece of kit under control eh?

One thought, purely from MHOAVP (opinion and viewpoint), I notice the need to keep my back arched to be most pronounced while diving doubles. Diving 11#s of bp/sta and an HP100 single I can get dialed in to the point I don't notice the arching so much. I am usually always aware while wearing the twins, but only have 35 or so dives in them.

I think my point is take heart, it continues to improve. But I may just be rambling, it's early.

 

[jagfish]

I think my point is take heart, it continues to improve. But I may just be rambling, it's early.

Thanks for the pointer...
May be early there, but it's late here!

JAG

 

[WaterDawg]

good to hear youve made progress JAG! Its gonna be another little battle when you switch to the dry suit Im sure! And if you ever go to doubles, well thats a whole nother story!! Keep up the practice and post an update on GoatDawgs.

 

[jagfish]

good to hear youve made progress JAG! Its gonna be another little battle when you switch to the dry suit Im sure! And if you ever go to doubles, well thats a whole nother story!! Keep up the practice and post an update on GoatDawgs.

Good to hear from you dawg...

Will keep your guys posted!

JAG

 

[CALI68]

You can drop 2-4 lbs. going from a Ranger to a backplate system.

Jim, how much do you arch your back? Too much arching (like compensating for not enough weight) will give you a backache.

This is also why it is nice to have a wingset with three sets of bolt holes, although the Pioneers/Explorers should have your trim spot on from the beginning.

So is it that all the extra material in a ranger causes it to be more positive? It's just weird for me to believe that after years of 28-32 lbs I can go to 22! That would be awesome!

 

[WaterDawg]

Belive it Cali! I used like 14-16 lbs w/ my Zeagle and when I switched I only used the BP (#6) and 2 lbs. yeah I guess it was all that padding and extra crap that made me use more weight, for nothing!

 

[CALI68]

Belive it Cali! I used like 14-16 lbs w/ my Zeagle and when I switched I only used the BP (#6) and 2 lbs. yeah I guess it was all that padding and extra crap that made me use more weight, for nothing!

I am amazed!

 

[The Kraken]

Cali,
When I switched from my Zeagle Tech I was using 22# to get down with my 6.5 farmer john/jacket in fresh water. With the BP/W and STA that I made it now takes me only 12 #. Net loss of 10 pounds !!!

 

[CALI68]

Cali,
When I switched from my Zeagle Tech I was using 22# to get down with my 6.5 farmer john/jacket in fresh water. With the BP/W and STA that I made it now takes me only 12 #. Net loss of 10 pounds !!!

Hey it's the Kraken!

That is just so damn cool! I feel like I should buy it again! LOL

 

[The Kraken]

You're gonna love it, Cali - you're gonna love it !!!!!