Can you put a wing on a plastic backPACK

[kramynot2000]

In my search for a backplate and wing combination, I came across some of these plastic backpacks that hold just one tank. they are very small and look like they would be perfect in warm water with a small wing. Has anyone done this?

I still need a good backplate because I dive with a drysuit but this sort of combination may work for my wife who only likes to dive in the tropics.

Here's a link to a Seatec system which really looks cool. Can't find anything about it though.

http://www.lloydbaileysscuba.com/seatec.html

Tony

 

[MechDiver]

As "Tim the Toolman" says, "you can attach anything to anything with a big enough nailgun"!

If the attachment points for the tank to backpack will hold the wing without screwing it up, guess it would work. There are plastic/composite backplates. (Good move giving it to the wife in case it doesn't work :mean: )

MD

 

[leadweight]

I have seen pictures of the Northern Diver X-Wing attached to a plastic backpack. AP Valves makes a BC that is something like what you are looking for .

 

[sheck33]

i guess it would work as long as it is a good quality plastic backpack. However i have had a plastic backup fall apart on me once. To me a steel backplate ( or AL ) just seems more sturdy and it takes weight of your weight belt.

 

[kitbuga]

the "buddy travelwing" by AP valves of the UK is exactly what you're lookiing for. it's a wing with 30# buoyant lift mated to a plastic backpack.

K

 

[kramynot2000]

That buddy wing looks great, just like the Seatec one. Its a little pricier though.

 

[cstreu1026]

Dive Rite also makes an ABS plastic backplate. I have no idea what it runs, but I can't imagine it would be much. Too me i think aluminum would be better if you want soemthing light yet sturdy to travel with. Maybe you could find some titanium stock and machine your own...wouldn't that be the ultimate? Atleast if you like to try and impress people. Of course I also see the benefit of a stainless steel backplate since in warm water you might not need any additional weight at all, but it could be a hassle to travel with at times. Then again, my sea Quest Raider is going to be a hassle to travel with too.

 

[nickjb]

cstreu1026 once bubbled...
... Maybe you could find some titanium stock and machine your own...wouldn't that be the ultimate? ....

Not if you have Nitrox in your tanks

 

[kramynot2000]

Zeagle actually makes a titanium backplate. I've never seen it but if you look on the website, they have it listed.

 

[leadweight]

a thread about something else turns into a thread about backplates. Just for informational purposes....