GatorJoe
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so don't make fun of me too much. are all bcd's capable of handling 2 tanks at once? is it just a matter of getting some sort of adapter or do you have to buy a certain type of bcd that will handle 2 tanks. if so, what do u look for? 
I have a really stupid question - almost afraid to ask
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What? Are you stupid? What kind of a questions is that???
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so don't make fun of me too much. are all bcd's capable of handling 2 tanks at once? is it just a matter of getting some sort of adapter or do you have to buy a certain type of bcd that will handle 2 tanks. if so, what do u look for?
Haha, just kidding....most BC's do a very bad job at handling two tanks, and most can't be configured as such. Your profile indicates:
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The very fact that you are asking this question means that you are thinking about doubles and is still new in the sport. Well, if you are going to go the doubles route, you want to save your pennies and get yourself a BP/W. Very easy to configure this for either configurations.
I'm sure the SB purists will jump in after this....enjoy.
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Don't you growl at me!
Go lay down!
(don't worry, GatorJoe, he don't bite much! You just have to speak firmly to him!
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(And he's right about the BC business. Some BCs can be set up with doubles, but most divers think a backplate and wing works better...)
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Don't you growl at me!
Go lay down!
(don't worry, GatorJoe, he don't bite much! You just have to speak firmly to him!
)(And he's right about the BC business. Some BCs can be set up with doubles, but most divers think a backplate and wing works better...)
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Since you live in the PNW and if you are serious you will be diving locally, go ahead and just get a BP/W. There are a LOT of us who use DSS gear. You can get it locally through Northwest Sport Divers in Kenmore or directly from Deep Sea Supply.
The singles rig is a VERY good deal especially when compared to the "high end" BC's.
The singles rig is a VERY good deal especially when compared to the "high end" BC's.
Never be afraid to ask a question, that is what this forum is for.
Most jacket style BC's can not be configured for doubles diving. On the flip side, all backplate with a wing and harness system can be used for recreational diving.
I use an Apeks WTX Harness system that can be easily adapted to carry a steel backplate and with a change to a larger wing, safely sport a set of doubles.
Most jacket style BC's can not be configured for doubles diving. On the flip side, all backplate with a wing and harness system can be used for recreational diving.
I use an Apeks WTX Harness system that can be easily adapted to carry a steel backplate and with a change to a larger wing, safely sport a set of doubles.
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If you think you might want a BC, (not a BP/W) you might consider the Zeagle Ranger. It's more expensive but designed for optional doubles. (with an optional adapter + bands) It can be purchased with a singles wing and changed to a higher lift wing if needed. Zeagle sells an optional backplate that can be integrated into it for more stiffness if you change to doubles.
Personally I'm a comfort (no weightbelt) and pockets diver so it works for me.
Although you may want to buy a BP/W now. As it meets your definition of scalability - at the expense of some comfort when diving w/o a wetsuit imo. Funny how things come around, 20 years ago I dove a pre-cursor to the current BP/W design.
(I don't work for them, just a satisfied user for the last 5 years.)
Personally I'm a comfort (no weightbelt) and pockets diver so it works for me.
Although you may want to buy a BP/W now. As it meets your definition of scalability - at the expense of some comfort when diving w/o a wetsuit imo. Funny how things come around, 20 years ago I dove a pre-cursor to the current BP/W design.
(I don't work for them, just a satisfied user for the last 5 years.)
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ShakaZulu
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Your next question may be....what is a BP/W? Well, a picture is worth a 1000 words I believe. Picture on the right....I personally have a Dive Right Single tank setup, but this one is nicer I think.
https://www.deepseasupply.com/
https://www.deepseasupply.com/
If you are thinking scalability, then a backplate system is a very good way to go. But it's also a good way to go if you are going to dive locally, because you put some of the significant ballast we all have to carry up onto your back, as a part of your BC. Most BCs have intrinsic buoyancy, so you are carrying two to three pounds of lead just to sink your equipment. A backplate system, on the other hand, is negative, so it cuts that two or three pounds out of your ballast, and puts five or six pounds of weight on your back. Thus your weight belt or harness is reduced by seven to nine pounds, which is a nice thing 
We have a bunch of backplate divers in the Seattle area -- You could almost certainly hook up with someone, if you wanted to take a look at the gear. Backplates are sold at any number of shops as well -- The Deep Sea Supply equipment that a lot of us like is sold at Northwest Sports Divers, but Bubbles Below carries OMS equipment, and I believe Underwater Sports has a Zeagle backplate system, and of course, Fifth Dimension carries Halcyon gear.
We have a bunch of backplate divers in the Seattle area -- You could almost certainly hook up with someone, if you wanted to take a look at the gear. Backplates are sold at any number of shops as well -- The Deep Sea Supply equipment that a lot of us like is sold at Northwest Sports Divers, but Bubbles Below carries OMS equipment, and I believe Underwater Sports has a Zeagle backplate system, and of course, Fifth Dimension carries Halcyon gear.
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