Fossil_Diver
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I see that the XS comes with the webbing and buckles. For under $50 that is a good deal. And you can mount a wing to it or use a horse collar.
Thinking about getting a tank backpack
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Kharon
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Reviews say that it's uncomfortable and, more importantly, the buckles suck. They have no teeth and slip. Advice from buyers is that the price is too high, they are uncomfortable, and the buckles need to be replaced.
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Kharon
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I checked the specs more carefully and it says 2 cam straps, so ...
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Kharon
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The Oxy Travel plate is a soft plate, it will need two cambands. As would the VDH Universal plate:
The metal plate will be more stable. You might consider military harness, there is a "travel" version that has cambands. I dived with the plastic single camband plates for years, bare or with a wing (old style wing) and they work fine and are stable and comfortable and cheap.
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The metal plate will be more stable. You might consider military harness, there is a "travel" version that has cambands. I dived with the plastic single camband plates for years, bare or with a wing (old style wing) and they work fine and are stable and comfortable and cheap.
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Kharon
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Eric Sedletzky
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The Freedom Plate suffered the woes of the recession and put me in a real spot a few years ago.
There have been some micro runs since but they were not advertised to the general public.
I'm considering starting up production this winter if all goes to plan, in response to growing demand.
However they are not near as cheap as old plastic back packs, but they are updated for all new wings, they are hand shaped, hand crafted, and will last forever. And they are stainless steel or aluminum so there are benefits there.
The Freedom Plate is the closest replica of a quality vintage plastic pack to date both in feel and function.
There have been some micro runs since but they were not advertised to the general public.
I'm considering starting up production this winter if all goes to plan, in response to growing demand.
However they are not near as cheap as old plastic back packs, but they are updated for all new wings, they are hand shaped, hand crafted, and will last forever. And they are stainless steel or aluminum so there are benefits there.
The Freedom Plate is the closest replica of a quality vintage plastic pack to date both in feel and function.
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undrwater
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...and it's beautiful.
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Kharon
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OK - another question. Diving no BC or wing - If I'm weighted perfectly at 500 psi I will be somewhat negative with a full tank. Beside a horse collar or snorkeling vest (don't want the front of the rig covered) is there any trick to make up for the buoyancy difference that can be bled off as the tank empties?
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