Ultralight Travel BP/W Rig

[goalieboy29]

I suspect you're kidding around.

Just in case you're interested, I put this kit together, in 2022, for $450CAD.
Everything came from DGX except the d-rings and 2 halcyon weight pouches that I already had lying around.
It weighs 5.4lbs. Not too bad for travel.

- DGX S/S Quick-Release Buckle $5.50
- DGX Continuous Harness Webbing with Center Grommet $15.00
- DGX Gears S1 Singles Wing (30lb) $199.00
- DGX Backplate - 2lb Aluminum $75.00
- 2 Dive Rite Tank Straps $25ea
I don't know what the prices are now.

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That's a great looking rig. I know nothing of these rigs but it might be just what I need. I have been looking at back inflatable because it seems like an easier option to a noob. I can't stand and won't have a jacket. I get stuck with those on vacation

 

[Tournesol2000]

There is this thing called a fabric tape measure... They cos like $1.00

I use the free ones from IKEA.

 

[goalieboy29]

Well, Sir, I can't tell if you're serious or not... but here's where I'm coming from on it:

DIY Wing Evolution

Almost 2 years ago, I started a thread on my $28 BPW... That particular one is back in action (sort of, has a known slow leak from a malformed elbow.), thrown together with spare parts. It's officially a spare, and reminder of lessons learned now. Since that experiment, I've refined the...

scubaboard.com

If you are serious, then for a minimalist travel wing setup, I'd ditch the cordura and use a ripstop nylon for the shell (a lot less abrasion resistance, but much lighter) and run it either on a straight harness (no actual plate) or cut a flat minimal dogbone from plastic. Could probably bring the whole thing under 4lb.

Respectfully,

James

thanks James - I was kinda kidding because I was just adding to your joke about needing a project. but now you have me thinking this could be a great travel option. I've just never had the opportunity to use a bp&w and I'm not the most gifted when it comes to rigging (dylexia makes everything upside down and backwards, lol)

 

[BentSeaRod]

Well, Sir, I can't tell if you're serious or not... but here's where I'm coming from on it:

DIY Wing Evolution

Almost 2 years ago, I started a thread on my $28 BPW... That particular one is back in action (sort of, has a known slow leak from a malformed elbow.), thrown together with spare parts. It's officially a spare, and reminder of lessons learned now. Since that experiment, I've refined the...

scubaboard.com

If you are serious, then for a minimalist travel wing setup, I'd ditch the cordura and use a ripstop nylon for the shell (a lot less abrasion resistance, but much lighter) and run it either on a straight harness (no actual plate) or cut a flat minimal dogbone from plastic. Could probably bring the whole thing under 4lb.

Respectfully,

James

Super creative work, i hope to see a finished product some day!

Also it seems like the soft plate designs with kydex or other stiffener sewn sandwiched between nylon would suit your building style there.

 

[happy-diver]

Will this 1/2 inch plus 30lb plus, unmounted plate fit the bill

oops wrong thread, Muuuum!!!!

 

[BoundForElsewhere]

My body is off by more than that...

I didn't say I was rational.

I'm pretty lopsided, too.

 

[Scared Silly]

I have this one : SharkSkin performance-dry-wheeler-bag

!!!! Weight is 16lbs.!!!! Thats a nearly 1/3 of the checkin bag allowance.

 

[Pressurehead]

Weight is 16lbs.!!!! Thats a nearly 1/3 of the checkin bag allowance.

Just weighed it.
4.13 kg for the Skark Skin roller.
The duffle bag for Light planes is 310g

One resort was 14kg plus 2kg carry on, flying in a Cessna Caravan, my scuba gear came in somewhere around 13.5 kg [from memory],
so very little clothing and foot wear.
Weighed a 2nd time with another scales.

 

[dumpsterpurrs]

I am in the market looking for a trolley bag weighting less than 2kg. No luck so far in this part of the world.

Which size? I have the carry-on Samsonite Lite-Shock Sport at 1.7kg. It's just big enough for my fins and of course all the gear and everything else I need on a dive+fun travel+remote work trip in the tropics (except for camera housing). The med size is 2.3kg and would surely be enough for the majority of divers traveling with gear.

 

[sinidive]

3) build soft weight holders from seatbelt webbing and 3mil bungee that act just like (1) but have the added benefit of staying in place during travel and during cylinder swaps. If you’re interested I can send a pic and instructions for these when I‘m next at home.

I would be interested in the pictures / instructions if you have them conveniently.