Dive Rite Tranpac VS Transplate

[greatwhitepike]

Amen brother thank you. (Thats what I told my wife too)

 

[Captain Nimrod]

I to pndered this questions (just ordered a TransPac) as I was told by many that unless you are diving with two tanks, there is really no advange to the Plate while the Pac is spposedly more comfortable and just as adaptable.

I guess I'll let everyone know once I get it and get it set up.

Can anyone offer helpful hints in setting the rig up? I will be in mostly warm salty water, single aluminum 80 and some neg-buoyant gear.

 

[PaulChristenson]

I to pndered this questions (just ordered a TransPac) as I was told by many that unless you are diving with two tanks, there is really no advange to the Plate while the Pac is spposedly more comfortable and just as adaptable.

I guess I'll let everyone know once I get it and get it set up.

Can anyone offer helpful hints in setting the rig up? I will be in mostly warm salty water, single aluminum 80 and some neg-buoyant gear.

Here's the data on the Transpac...sizing, etc.

http://www.diveriteexpress.com/bcs/transpac.shtml

If you go the hardcore cave diving route...

The Transpac will allow for Side-Mount Accessory Kit
The TransPac harness and Trek Wings air cell are designed so that they can be used for side-mounting, as well as for back-mounted singles and doubles. Switching back and forth between these configurations takes only a matter of minutes. In addition to the TransPac harness and Trek wings, the basic components you need to side mount are available as item number BC2725 - Side-Mount Accessory Kit for the TransPac.

 

[greatwhitepike]

I just have to say to anyone else catching this thread. Even I thought the people advocating BP's were a little over enthusiastic especially when they commented on their comfort. Having tried one on with just shorts I could not believe how comfortable a flat hunk of steel could be, they were not kidding! The lack of any unnecessary padding definitely makes a noticeable difference in streamlining. As for adjustability if anyone is not interested in the die hard continuous webbing harnesses, there are many alternatives with even quick releases for the BP. Of course they ultimate test is "try before you buy".

 

[CPDiver]

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 man speaks the truth. The comfort harness on the Transplate is a bit of overkill and does limit D-Ring placement. Other than that it is a great rig. It is just as comfortable with a bathing suit as it is a 3mm, or 7mm wet suit.

If quick releases are important to you, you might consider the standard plate and the "deluxe" harness, which I believe includes the quick releases.