Halcyon backplate

[roseng]

Hello

I have an Halcyon Eclipse BC. Do I need an original Halcyon backplate or I can use another type? which one do you recommend?

 

[rongoodman]

I've used my Eclipse with an Oxycheq BP without issue.

 

[ajduplessis]

The distance between the holes on the H wing is 11 inches. It should fit any DIR type plate.

 

[DiverLaura]

no, you dont need an original, a new one will work just fine as well

*grin* (just kidding)

 

[mahjong]

Like others said, the 11" spacing of the main attachment holes is pretty standard on most wings and backplates. As long as you use a STA, there's no problem with compatibility. I dove my Eclipse with a Scubapro SS backplate for years--and depending on the diving I was doing, I switched between a Halcyon STA and an Oxycheq Travel STA.

Things start to get tricky with compatibility if you wish to dive a BP/wing rig without a STA.

 

[Hollywoodivers]

The Halcyon will fit with any wing and vice versa but the new Halcyon cinch or also called infinity will only work with Halcyon back plates. It is a cool system and allows a diver to go from the thickest wet or dry suit down to a rash guard without having to move the webbing hardware near the lumbar area. We rent these if you want to try it. I love mine. The oxycheq wing will work with it and I have also seen the dive rite travel wing used with
it as well.
Hal