ScubaPro Knighthawk BC?

[riversnake04]

does anyone know if you can buy a back plate to fit doubles onto a knighthawk bc?
thanks for the help

 

[maged_mmh]

off topic; but how do you like it BTW? thinking of buying one.

 

[donnerdiver]

off topic; but how do you like it BTW? thinking of buying one.

I just bought the womens version, the ladyhawk. I got mine with Air 2, so awesome if you havent used it before. I really like it, and the weight integration is practical with clips. Overall good bcd

 

[vel525]

does anyone know if you can buy a back plate to fit doubles onto a knighthawk bc?
thanks for the help

i thought i remember reading that it can be adjusted to dive doubles. unfortunately, i have never tried so can't comment from personal experience. i'm sure someone who has will chime in.

off topic; but how do you like it BTW? thinking of buying one.

i have had my knighthawk for many years and love it. i bought it as my first bcd and it's been great...easy to trim, easy to use, and good quality. i am selling mine though if you want to buy mine

 

[Daveo957]

Yes there is an adapter you can buy for both the LadyHawk and KnightHawk so that you can attach doubles.

 

[switch06]

Have a knighthawk, bought it in the Caymans in March. I keep hearing about "rollout pockets", but have yet to find any on the unit. Any ideas?

 

[bryanmc57]

There's a zipper on the bottom of the right side weight pocket. It's in there.

 

[UnderSeaBumbleBee]

Here is a thread where this was discussed a couple of years ago on what you need to do it:

http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/tanks-valves-bands/165078-doubles-nighthawk.html

Something to think about, that is a lot of weight pulling on the back of a cloth and rubber bc. If you are going to be walking much of any distance before you get in the water, that is a lot of strain on the bc material. If you are going to be jumping right in the water, there still is some strain. I would think over time the added pull could weaken the material, but how long, who knows? It might last forever. It would just make me a little nervous wondering if I giant stride off a boat or am walking down the ramp and have my bc tear out the back and drop my gear off of my back onto the ground or down to the bottom.

It certainly can be done if one wants to put doubles on the back of a bc.

You also need to consider how much lift your bc has and if that will be enough considering your tanks, weights, and other gear that will weigh you down.

 

[diveprof]

The Knighthawk is a great BC (traditional back flotationBC). Forget the plate addition. If you are insisting on going that route, do it right (DSS, Oxychek, Diver Rite, etc). the Knighthawk makes a great travel single tank bc. If going doubles, go BP and wing.

 

[Merrimorte]

Yes there is an adapter you can buy for both the LadyHawk and KnightHawk so that you can attach doubles.

Here is a thread where this was discussed a couple of years ago on what you need to do it:

http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/tanks-valves-bands/165078-doubles-nighthawk.html

Something to think about, that is a lot of weight pulling on the back of a cloth and rubber bc. If you are going to be walking much of any distance before you get in the water, that is a lot of strain on the bc material. If you are going to be jumping right in the water, there still is some strain. I would think over time the added pull could weaken the material, but how long, who knows? It might last forever. It would just make me a little nervous wondering if I giant stride off a boat or am walking down the ramp and have my bc tear out the back and drop my gear off of my back onto the ground or down to the bottom.

It certainly can be done if one wants to put doubles on the back of a bc.

You also need to consider how much lift your bc has and if that will be enough considering your tanks, weights, and other gear that will weigh you down.

Interesting info to know! But yes, I would think that a bp/w would be a better choice for doubles anyways.