Wanting to get first backplate and wing.

[Lenaxia]

So I should mention for the OP that he should also beware of what he's buying if hes buying used. I just picked up a diverite backplate today and it does not have cam band slots. I knew that going into the purchase and will be getting an STA to go along with it which I can fine with.

Hell I didn't even know that diverite made backplates without cam band slots! But hey whatever.

 

[catone]

No. That was Patrick Duffy OF Dallas.

Maybe he's the man from Atlantis then! (haha, great memories)

 

[Splitlip]

So I should mention for the OP that he should also beware of what he's buying if hes buying used. I just picked up a diverite backplate today and it does not have cam band slots. I knew that going into the purchase and will be getting an STA to go along with it which I can fine with.

Hell I didn't even know that diverite made backplates without cam band slots! But hey whatever.

LOL. Yeah, my cave diving buddy got in a pissing contest with a buyer on EBAY when he sold a DR plate that had no slots. Fact is he had no clue what the buyer was talking about because he did know about the STA-less internet phenomenon. He dives doubles 99 % of the time.

Plates were developed for use with doubles. Although there were some plates with "two" sets of slots to be used with 2 pairs of straps (don't see to many though), the most effective way to carry doubles was to bolt the banded pair to the plate through holes eleven inches apart.

Then, to adapt the plate for singles, the most effective way was to bolt a STA to the plate. Halcyon plates and wings did not have slots either.

The internet phenomenon started I guess when the early STA's were 5/8 inch deep channels designed to receive lead ballast. Today there are many virtually weightless STA's in the 1/8 inch deep range.

However, it still seems to be a big deal to say "no STA required". As with doubles, the rigid application of a STA for single tanks is an advantage IMO.

In response to this internet phenom, I think all manufacturers have developed systems which "don't require a STA". yippee.

 

[fnfalman]

As the owner of both Dive Rite and Halcyon BPWs, I can't say enough about these out companies. Good products and excellent customer service.

 

[Mopar]

How will the Oxycheq wing connect to my Diverite backplate? I assume the tank bands will hold it or will it bolt or have snaps to help hold it as well? Also will I need a pad for the backplate? I prefer not to use one because Diverite to my knowledge does not have one that bolts on like other name brands.

 

[Splitlip]

Not sure what you mean. Unless you are making reference to the DSS buttons that hold the wing in position when slipping the cam straps through the wing.

I suppose the DSS buttons would work with an Oxy wing to hold it in postition..

If you want to go STA-less, it is much easier assembling the rig if the wing is stationary. Either bolts or buttons.

As I have said before, I think using a STA is better. Weight and thickness of light weight STA's is negligible. Focusing on going STA-less is a mistake in my opinion.

 

[Mopar]

Thanks Splitlip that is what I was referring to.

 

[irishsquid]

I personally haven't found myself ever needing a pad. The plate isn't really even noticeable to me when I'm wearing it.

 

[UnderSeaBumbleBee]

There is a Golem SS backplate with ring wing for sale for $350 in the classifieds. My dive buddy is selling all her gear. It only has a could of dive on it.

http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/cl...s/356957-sale-complete-setup-rarely-used.html

 

[halocline]

How will the Oxycheq wing connect to my Diverite backplate? I assume the tank bands will hold it or will it bolt or have snaps to help hold it as well? Also will I need a pad for the backplate? I prefer not to use one because Diverite to my knowledge does not have one that bolts on like other name brands.

The cam bands fit through the slots in both the wing and the plate; in this case they line up fine. You can use plastic (I like the plastic ones better) or metal "sex bolts" also sold by dive rite to connect the wing to the plate. They don't bear any load, they just keep it in place until you fasten the tank. You don't really need them, but it's a convenience. You do not need a pad.

A mach V wing on a dive rite plate is a very nice set up, you'll be happy.