Help deciding between brands backplate/wing

[scubapr1705]

The nice part for the Deep 6 wing is how quickly it tries.

That I read. But the material is 400 denier vs dgx that is 1000 denier. Wing material is one of my concerns between my options.

 

[Bob DBF]

I have been looking how to order one since I'd seen them months ago... how does one order one?!

Freedom Plate waiting list.

The link is to the thread that Eric uses to keep track of orders. If you don't get a response in a reasonable amount of time, he has a day job, start a conversation (PM) with member Eric Sedletzky to let him know you are interested.

Sometimes you can find one for sale on Scubaboard occasionally, but there are various versions as he has improved the design. I have one of the early ones, and like it a lot.

 

[wetb4igetinthewater]

That I read. But the material is 400 denier vs dgx that is 1000 denier. Wing material is one of my concerns between my options.

Are you planning on crawling through wrecks or caves?

 

[Centrals]

Far as just wanting a BP/W I'd vote for the DGX. The lower cost is a huge part of that. I would simply get the DGX and add the trim pockets with alu backplate and call it a day for under $400


I have been looking how to order one since I'd seen them months ago... how does one order one?!

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[DBPacific]

For diving in a 5 mil, I prefer SS as then I need to add less weight with an AL80.

I'm a chronic overpacker, I need the extra pounds for luggage on all my hypothetical trips to warm water

 

[wetb4igetinthewater]

I'm a chronic overpacker, I need the extra pounds for luggage on all my hypothetical trips to warm water

If weight is an issue, I would wear my BP with harness under my coat as I got on.

 

[Hppyfam]

You uhh misread my post. I was asking how to order the freedomplate BP

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[Centrals]

You uhh misread my post. I was asking how to order the freedomplate BP

LOL.
It was so obvious! Silly me.

 

[tbone1004]

That I read. But the material is 400 denier vs dgx that is 1000 denier. Wing material is one of my concerns between my options.

it had a woven inner bladder though so the inner bladder is more durable. Since the laminated part of the outer bladder is on the outside, it also dries faster and most things "slip" off of it. The 1000d has yarn that is over twice as thick which means things are more prone to "grabbing". Yes it is more puncture resistant, but the fabric is also nearly 3x as heavy and takes that much longer to dry so you have to ask yourself how often you're puncturing bcd's. For a single tank the answer should be never.

 

[scubapr1705]

so you have to ask yourself how often you're puncturing bcd's. For a single tank the answer should be never.

That is true. Thanks.