TexasMike
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If a SS backplate is 6lbs on dry land, does this mean it will be equivelent to 6lbs of weight on my belt?
Real Quick Back Plate Question...
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No... because the SS is less dense than the lead....
But the difference because of the relative *buoyancy* of the SS is so small you won't notice it....
But the difference because of the relative *buoyancy* of the SS is so small you won't notice it....
For real quick back plates (the ones you asked the question about) the theory of relativity is used and we find that for the back plates in question (the really quick ones), their weight is actually a metric butt tonne. As for NORMAL backplates, factoring in the Pug factor :tease: already mentioned, you would find that it will give you only 5.95 lbs of weight. That ounce could be really critical when diving bungeed wings.
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TexasMike
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So what ever the weight of the plate, I can remove off of my belt, right?
is clairvoyant!!!
...I thought you were asking a trick question!!!
Yes, that is exactly what you get to do...
Take the 6#s off the belt pronto....
And now you have a (more) balanced rig
Yes, that is exactly what you get to do...
Take the 6#s off the belt pronto....
And now you have a (more) balanced rig
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