greatwhitepike
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Sorry I have tried searching for answers to this question but my eye's are going to fall out if I read much more. Can anyone give me their opinion on using the transpac system compared to the plate?
Dive Rite Tranpac VS Transplate
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Never use the Transpac but the TransPlate is certainly a nice system. Pretty stable and easy to get in and out.
I have the Transplate myself. However, were I to get another BP, I'd go for a standard plate and standard harness.
The problem with the harness on the Transplate is there is limited options for D ring placement on the shoulder straps. Also, the adjustment on the shoulder straps is limited at well.
The padding on the shoulder straps is a waste unless you're diving without a protective suit.
The only advantage I can see after using it for over 100 dives is the quick releases and those really aren't that big of a deal to me.
The problem with the harness on the Transplate is there is limited options for D ring placement on the shoulder straps. Also, the adjustment on the shoulder straps is limited at well.
The padding on the shoulder straps is a waste unless you're diving without a protective suit.
The only advantage I can see after using it for over 100 dives is the quick releases and those really aren't that big of a deal to me.
Depends on what you plan to do. If you are going to dive doubles, then the Transpate is more stable. For singles, the Transpac is a great choice. It is stable, comfortable, and adaptable.
The transplate is all that and more adaptable . It will be the last setup you will need to buy. Doubles , singles , if you want to swap to DIR , when you have a plate they sky is the limit, well the bottom actually isScubaCrow:
scubadobadoo
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I think the evolution of the BC from padded and bulky to streamlined and basic goes like this...
Jacket BC, Back inflate BC, transpac, transplate/deluxe harness, hog rig...
One is not not better than the other, but most who migrate, follow this pattern from left to right. I did and am now in my "transplate phase," lol! I will likely end up all the way to the right eventually and it has taken me almost 200 dives to migrate. I have owned them all but the hog rig. Just save yourself time and money and start at the far right. Good luck!
I do believe that the transplate has been the best ALL PURPOSE bc I have yet purchased for the wide variety of diving I do. One week 40 degrees in a dry suit shore diving and the next week 84 degrees in trunks off a boat. Using only one BC in all of your situations will always lead to compromise. The transplate had been the best compromise yet.
Jacket BC, Back inflate BC, transpac, transplate/deluxe harness, hog rig...
One is not not better than the other, but most who migrate, follow this pattern from left to right. I did and am now in my "transplate phase," lol! I will likely end up all the way to the right eventually and it has taken me almost 200 dives to migrate. I have owned them all but the hog rig. Just save yourself time and money and start at the far right. Good luck!
I do believe that the transplate has been the best ALL PURPOSE bc I have yet purchased for the wide variety of diving I do. One week 40 degrees in a dry suit shore diving and the next week 84 degrees in trunks off a boat. Using only one BC in all of your situations will always lead to compromise. The transplate had been the best compromise yet.
PaulChristenson
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greatwhitepike:
The one other advantage of the Transplate is that it gets 6 lbs of lead off your belt...
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greatwhitepike
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Thanks for the opinions guys BTW I went with DSS and it rocks!!!
scubadobadoo
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Congrats! Enjoy it, you desrve it!greatwhitepike:
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