Considering a Freedom Plate

[Pavao]

I’m not sure how your existing set up is, but for me, one of my favorite features of a backplate is the storage pack, I love being able to store a big SMB in there and it’s like I’m not even carrying it.

I don’t like things being clipped off, anywhere, hip, crotch, back dring. My pockets already carry the spare one and everything else I carry.
Storage pack is a pretty genius way to make use of that available real state, a folded SMB goes in there neatly, out of the way and even adds some comfort padding, not that it’s needed.

And outside of caves, I won’t dive without my 6’ SMB, it’s an important feature for me, ymmv.

 

[mariner156]

That's a great point actually. I haven't really considered that. My 6ft smb is rolled and bungeed to the side of the plate. My liftbag lives in a mesh sleeve on the other side of the plate.

 

[happy-diver]

Look at that glint

What's to ask

and that guy above you is obviously lost, the wrong guy in the right thread

Plenty of room for all your equipment

Are you lifting the Titanic with all that gear man

 

[Pressurehead]

You want a Freedom plate?
Get to the back of the queue, with me , there is a long line of people in front of us.

 

[stuartv]

The best, nicest single tank rig you can buy starts with a Freedom Contour plate.

 

[Boarderguy]

@Eric Sedletzky so how long is the current wait list for if/when you start pumping these out again?

 

[Soloist]

Here are a couple of threads to get you started…

Freedom Plate Divers Roll Call: show us your rig!

@couv inspired this thread and it is long overdue. This is my stainless steel Freedom Plate, circa 2012: The red webbing supports a "rescue ring". Here is an older image of the roller on the lower guides for shoulder adjustment This Highland cam band modification made them much easier to...

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The new Freedom Contour - The Rolex of backplates.

@Aloha Joe I agree on the Apeks Wing, it's a great design with excellent tailoring. Just make sure that the camband slots on the Wing line up nicely with your version of the Freedom Plate before you splash your cash. The vertical distance between the camband slots seems longer on the Apeks...

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Here is the official wish list.

For Sale - Official Freedom Plate List: Please respond here.

Please add me to the list for a Medium SS plate if you get these going again. Thanks!

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[uncfnp]

Our last LOB ran aground, started taking on water so we were evacuated off the boat. While other divers were anxious about their laptops, cell phones, etc, Eric and I stressed about our Freedom Plates. No joke.

 

[-JD-]

Our last LOB ran aground, started taking on water so we were evacuated off the boat. While other divers were anxious about their laptops, cell phones, etc, Eric and I stressed about our Freedom Plates. No joke.

Effectively Irreplaceable!

 

[DirtFish]

Our last LOB ran aground, started taking on water so we were evacuated off the boat. While other divers were anxious about their laptops, cell phones, etc, Eric and I stressed about our Freedom Plates. No joke.

Oh hell ya! Whenever we are at a diving resort you will never find my Freedom Plate in the equipment storage room. It's inside my room with me all safe and sound. As JD said it's Effectively Irreplaceable!