I got my new ScubaL back plate and wing today. I must say that I am impressed. I thought for $270 shipped, it would be a piece of crap.... Now, don't get me wrong, this is a recreational BP/W here, not really tech. May be adapted to tech, but you'll have to put some $$ into it.
What's included:
6lb plate Stainless Steel
Harness- similar to the comfort harness sold by OMS, etc. Has quick connect buckles (again, not a tech set up). This could be easily replaced for $40. Comes with D-rings as well.
Crotch strap- 1 inch
Tank straps x2- plastic buckles. Threaded through the back plate's pad. Can also remove the pad and thread through the cut holes on the plate. No STA required.
Back Pad- the plate is encased in a cordura pocket that has a velcroed pad on the part that contacts your back.
Wing- this one is a bungeed type and it seems huge for a single tank. I would think for more control and better bouyancy, most people may want to replace. You can replace it with a $300 wing and still be below a Halcyon, OMS or DR system. So that's kind of nice.
The unit is actually different than the one pictured on the web site. The gay ScubaL Maximus logo is not imprinted on this wing and the waist belt has a stainless buckle, nicer than the plastic quick connect pictured on the site.
What it needs- weight pockets or weight belt and bolts to mount the wing.
By the way, the set up actually shipped directly from Vietnam and it came in a hurry. It took less than 5 days to get here.
More to come. So far, this unit has proven to be a great buy. We'll see how it does on a dive. I'm afraid the wing may be too big and I'll have to be twisting back and forth to distribute the air evenly. This may be why the bungee wrapped around it. BTW, the bungee can be removed very easily as it is not stitched into the wing's fabric.
What's included:
6lb plate Stainless Steel
Harness- similar to the comfort harness sold by OMS, etc. Has quick connect buckles (again, not a tech set up). This could be easily replaced for $40. Comes with D-rings as well.
Crotch strap- 1 inch
Tank straps x2- plastic buckles. Threaded through the back plate's pad. Can also remove the pad and thread through the cut holes on the plate. No STA required.
Back Pad- the plate is encased in a cordura pocket that has a velcroed pad on the part that contacts your back.
Wing- this one is a bungeed type and it seems huge for a single tank. I would think for more control and better bouyancy, most people may want to replace. You can replace it with a $300 wing and still be below a Halcyon, OMS or DR system. So that's kind of nice.
The unit is actually different than the one pictured on the web site. The gay ScubaL Maximus logo is not imprinted on this wing and the waist belt has a stainless buckle, nicer than the plastic quick connect pictured on the site.
What it needs- weight pockets or weight belt and bolts to mount the wing.
By the way, the set up actually shipped directly from Vietnam and it came in a hurry. It took less than 5 days to get here.
More to come. So far, this unit has proven to be a great buy. We'll see how it does on a dive. I'm afraid the wing may be too big and I'll have to be twisting back and forth to distribute the air evenly. This may be why the bungee wrapped around it. BTW, the bungee can be removed very easily as it is not stitched into the wing's fabric.
