Awkwatic
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Jumped into the BP/W wing harness without consideration for jacket style BC's.
The DGX $399 set up isn't bad, but I don't think it'd have worked out for me in the long run. So I looked into the Dive Rite Trans Plate harness and plate, and upgraded the wing to the 40lb artic wing. My biggest gripe with the DGX BPW package is that you can't upgrade the wing to a higher lb lift. I'm a big dude, diving in cold water. So a lot of neoprene to compress at depth, a lot of weight to get me down there, and everything else, I just wasn't comfortable with the DGX kit's 30lb donut having enough lift if I need it. The Dive Rite Trans Plate package allowed me to pick and choose from different wings for a slight up-charge. They had plenty of options for the harness as well, webbing size, buckle styles, pads or no pads, etc.
After getting the BP/W a few days ago, I have to say it's worth the few bucks extra. The quality of it is great. The fit is spot on, and very comfortable. I went with the 2XL harness, but there's obviously a crazy amount of adjustment to be had every way you want it. It blows a jacket style bc out of the water (hah). The artic wing feels bullet proof, the Stainless backplate is polished steel, the LPI is good quality.
I'd absolutely recommend this set up to anyone looking to get into the BP/W world. Nothing against the DGX BP/W, I just noticed more options with the Dive Rite Trans Plate and don't regret going with it.
The DGX $399 set up isn't bad, but I don't think it'd have worked out for me in the long run. So I looked into the Dive Rite Trans Plate harness and plate, and upgraded the wing to the 40lb artic wing. My biggest gripe with the DGX BPW package is that you can't upgrade the wing to a higher lb lift. I'm a big dude, diving in cold water. So a lot of neoprene to compress at depth, a lot of weight to get me down there, and everything else, I just wasn't comfortable with the DGX kit's 30lb donut having enough lift if I need it. The Dive Rite Trans Plate package allowed me to pick and choose from different wings for a slight up-charge. They had plenty of options for the harness as well, webbing size, buckle styles, pads or no pads, etc.
After getting the BP/W a few days ago, I have to say it's worth the few bucks extra. The quality of it is great. The fit is spot on, and very comfortable. I went with the 2XL harness, but there's obviously a crazy amount of adjustment to be had every way you want it. It blows a jacket style bc out of the water (hah). The artic wing feels bullet proof, the Stainless backplate is polished steel, the LPI is good quality.
I'd absolutely recommend this set up to anyone looking to get into the BP/W world. Nothing against the DGX BP/W, I just noticed more options with the Dive Rite Trans Plate and don't regret going with it.