It seems from my research, thread searching, and generaly inept web searching that there are a few basic constants when it comes to backplates:
1. The wing you use for single tanks will be different from the wing you use for doubles.
2. The wing is the most expensive part of any BP/W setup. $250-$350 Single, $300-$500+ for double.
3. The backplate and harness is the least expensive part of the setup. Especially if you are using the one peice Hog harness.
Aluminum BP $ 60-$100; SS BP $100-$180 Hog harness $25-$50; deluxe harness $75-$100.
That gives a range of$85-$280 for any BP and harness; and a range of $75-$150 for the (best) BP and Hog Harness.
The Single Tank Adapter ($50-$125) will be optional for this discussion.
If I am already switching out my wing (and generally my STA) when I dive doubles, what's so special about being able to use the same BP and harness? Especially when it costs less than 1 tank?
So getting back to the title of this thread...my question is why can't at least one of these manufacturers stamp out a backplate that is specifically designed to cradle a single tank?
Zeagle, DiveRite, DSS, and probably others say you can use their BP without a STA, but the design is still based on the ability to use the same BP with Singles and Doubles.
Jetharness doesn't count because they deviate from the one-peice Hog setup and they appear to be out of business.
As Dennis Miller used to say, 'I don't mean to get on a rant here'......but I guess thats what this is turning into.:light:
1. The wing you use for single tanks will be different from the wing you use for doubles.
2. The wing is the most expensive part of any BP/W setup. $250-$350 Single, $300-$500+ for double.
3. The backplate and harness is the least expensive part of the setup. Especially if you are using the one peice Hog harness.
Aluminum BP $ 60-$100; SS BP $100-$180 Hog harness $25-$50; deluxe harness $75-$100.
That gives a range of$85-$280 for any BP and harness; and a range of $75-$150 for the (best) BP and Hog Harness.
The Single Tank Adapter ($50-$125) will be optional for this discussion.
If I am already switching out my wing (and generally my STA) when I dive doubles, what's so special about being able to use the same BP and harness? Especially when it costs less than 1 tank?
So getting back to the title of this thread...my question is why can't at least one of these manufacturers stamp out a backplate that is specifically designed to cradle a single tank?
Zeagle, DiveRite, DSS, and probably others say you can use their BP without a STA, but the design is still based on the ability to use the same BP with Singles and Doubles.
Jetharness doesn't count because they deviate from the one-peice Hog setup and they appear to be out of business.
As Dennis Miller used to say, 'I don't mean to get on a rant here'......but I guess thats what this is turning into.:light: