BP/w setup question

[scuga]

I was thinking of getting:

Golem Gear Stream Combo 35 lbs wing, harness, backplate

And adding a

Cinch Quick-adjust Harness | Halcyon Dive Systems

Would the cinch fit the unconventional backplate?

 

[Wayne at DiveSeekers]

I think that the only plate other than a Halcyon, that will fit the "Cinch" Harness is the Hollis. I saw the Hollis and appearance wise, it looked identical (flared lower corners & Storage Pak lined up) to the Halcyon. Unfortunately, I was not able to match up the ABS Plate (comes with "Cinch" Harness) because I was sold out at the time (we have been going through a lot of them) that the Hollis plate was here. We have plenty of "Cinch" upgrades in stock now but I do not have the Hollis plate to confirm it would work.
If I may ask, why not just go with the Infinity System? In case you are interested, we have them In STK! Call me and I can hook you up!

 

[keithdiver]

I was thinking of getting:

Golem Gear Stream Combo 35 lbs wing, harness, backplate

And adding a

Cinch Quick-adjust Harness | Halcyon Dive Systems

Would the cinch fit the unconventional backplate?

WHy not just do one stop shopping and get a Halcyon evolove system, and be done with it? You will end up being Happier

 

[Mayor]

WHy not just do one stop shopping and get a Halcyon evolove system, and be done with it? You will end up being Happier

pd:Very good point!!!!

 

[keithdiver]

pd:Very good point!!!!

Thank you JIm, how goes it?

 

[Mayor]

Snow day!!!! Well office day I guess..... Did you sign up for the GUE-F yet?

 

[scuga]

Sure Wayne I'll take an infinity its looks perfect! send me a pm and I'll get you my address cc info etc so we can make this happen. I want the 40 lbs wing. Will I need an STA with that? I know the golem you don't need it. Now what I was looking to put together was a complete high quality rig for under 500 dollars with the cinch harness. Hopefully this infinity is around 500 dollars too give or take

 

[BrotherBear]

I have also been looking at getting a BP/W setup and was looking at the DiveRite package at Dive Gear Express. Seems relatively economical and is Hog/DIR compatible if I should decide to go for tech diving in the future. It's just a tad over $400 for the basic setup including the SS BP.
I'm primarily attracted to the BP/W setup due to all the talk about streamlining, better trim characteristics, and minimizing weight...both of which the BP/W setup seems to be ideal for.
It also appears to me that the BP/W setup would be less bulky in size (but not lighter) for travel, given that my travel is to the islands and other than dive gear we're talking about 5 hawiian shirts, 3 pair of shorts, 2 bathing suits, and a shaving kit weight is less an issue than bulk.

Am I off base in going for Hog equipment as a beginner and maybe should stick to the jacket or baby step into a back inflate BCD?

Sorry if these additional questions hijack the thread but it seemed redundant to start another one so similar in subject.

TIA for thoughts and advice...I'm an unrepentant gear weenie and this is driving me nuts!

I was thinking of getting:

Golem Gear Stream Combo 35 lbs wing, harness, backplate

And adding a

Cinch Quick-adjust Harness | Halcyon Dive Systems

Would the cinch fit the unconventional backplate?

 

[Mayor]

You will find some very nice gear here as well.

https://www.deepseasupply.com/

 

[scuga]

Hijack away bear. I don't care this place is to get information and I am in the same spot as you new to diving

I think that with how much people talk about going to BP/W as they get more experience that's a good indicator that chances are you will want to get a bp/w from the start and not buy stuff twice.

Especially if your thinking about DIR right now you know

http://www.golemgear.com has some of the best prices I have found for complete BP/W setups. You could peruse them they have more traditional plates as well.

I am in the same boat except I could care less about DIR. I really want an optimal setup so I guess if they renamed DIR into optimal scuba setup I would be into it.