Revo sliding backplate - why?

[Wibble]

What's the purpose of the Revo sliding backplate thing? It's between the wing and your back, but behind the lower "backplate" (as in the waist mounting).

Does it keep the wing more stable?

Why does it slide?

Just curious.

 

[grantctobin]

If you’re referencing the white one, it’s to reduce strain for taller divers. If you’re, say, 2.05m, the bottom of the Revo case will sit on your lower back and be especially aggravating if scootering. As a solution, slide it down upon standing up in your rig and it’ll act like a longer backplate. An alternative to a stand to do something similar.

 

[lermontov]

i find it helps relieve strain even if your shorter -as an experiment if you slide it down after say an hour then youll instantly feel the benefit

 

[broncobowsher]

Also known as the cheese board or cutting board.

Yes on the back relief. Following the instructions the rEvo sits fairly high up on the diver's back. This just makes the rEvo taller and more comfortable. Some people won't notice it, but for many it is a great feature to have.

 

[Wibble]

Thanks all. I have a Kent Tooling stand which does a similar thing.

I removed the stand today in an attempt to find out how much it weighs in advance of a foreign trip in a few weeks.


On another tack - maybe for a new thread - what’s the Pelican Case that fits the Revo Mini? Will it fit into a 1607? Need to have something light enough to fly with; I’ve booked 26kg for this trip but normally have to fit within 23kg

 

[tbone1004]

If you’re referencing the white one, it’s to reduce strain for taller divers. If you’re, say, 2.05m, the bottom of the Revo case will sit on your lower back and be especially aggravating if scootering. As a solution, slide it down upon standing up in your rig and it’ll act like a longer backplate. An alternative to a stand to do something similar.

ironic that you know this