Oxycheq SS travel plate

[Queequeg]

Sheeez....another bp question.

Is there any advantage of the SS travel plate over a full anodized aluminum bp? Stability wise?

What is the weight difference?

I suppose I'm looking for a "best of both worlds" plate? I dive quarrys, and the typical tropical vacations. Prolly' wont ever do doubles.

Pro's, cons, etc.

Also thinking of the Kydex plate but would prolly' end up having to add too much weight to fight aluminum 80's, 3 mm wetsuit etc. I suppose it would be good for steel tanks, no? As you can see...I'm not real knowledgeable here in this area. SO excuse my dummyness on this subject.

I'm leaning toward an Oxycheq bp/w setup with an anodized aluminum bp. However, I'm so hung up on the plate...... obviously.

 

[Bubbletrubble]

You're over-thinking this.

Option #1: If the weight of your luggage matters to you, get two BPs -- one SS BP for cold water diving and one AL/Kydex BP or SS travel plate for warm water diving. Use the same 30 lb. wing on both.

Option #2: If you don't mind the extra "dry carry" 4-5 lb. difference in SS vs. AL/Kydex, then just get one SS BP. It will work just as well in warm water locales with the ubiquitous AL80 tank that you are sure to encounter.

Airlines are beginning to charge a fair amount for checked luggage so it makes sense to try to minimize travel weight where one can. I suppose that's why many divers are now choosing Option #1.

 

[SangP]

Other than the fact it weights more can resists corrosion better I don't see any major adv over a alu plate. I also weights a lot more and can be a real pain to travel with.

If you wanted a bit of a compromise, the hammer head alu is the heaviest alu plate I have ever had followed by the oycheq alu plate.

The weight of the alu plate is an non issue, need more weight, get weight pockets. If the plate is too heavy, there's nothing you can do about it.

SangP

 

[Queequeg]

Thanks. I think I'm sold on the aluminum now.

Like SangP says, I can't do anything about lightening up a rig, but I can make it heavier....makes sense.