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***caveseeker7*** · 30th March 2005, 04:19

Quote: (Originally Posted by cool_hardware52)

I've contemplated making the adapter plate out of Aluminum. Using AL and cutting away the unnecessary bits I'd guess I could reduce the ~5.5 lbs of the SS adapter to about ~ 1 lb.

I haven't done it only because the local users prefer the added weight.

Judging by my OC gear there is a fair chance that a bp/w/harness combo comes in a couple of pounds less than BCD factory, or at least not more.

Yet the latter tends to have less bouyancy, and in combination with the adapter plate should work well UW.

With regards to travelling, the ss adapter might be okay. Just pack the adapter/stock mounting plate/head/scrubber assembly in a piece of luggage, CL & hoses where the tanks usually are, DSV on one side, displays on the other. Depending on the size of the mounting plate (L x W) and head (depth) it's probably more a matter of size rather than weight.

I'm trying to get the measurements. Either way, being able to conviniently remove the BCD should save some weight, and certainly bulk.

By the way, on my OC gear the numbers were:
Zeagle Ranger (44 lbs. wing), Scubaro 72 cu.ft. tank, Atomic B1, Octo+ = 52 lbs.
DiveRite ss bp, Oxycheq 45 lbs. wing, DIR harness, same tank & regs = 47.4 lbs.

30th March 2005, 04:19	#4 (permalink)
*caveseeker7* Who loves ya, baby Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Prism Topaz Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Too far from Neverland Posts: 5,560	Quote: (Originally Posted by cool_hardware52) I've contemplated making the adapter plate out of Aluminum. Using AL and cutting away the unnecessary bits I'd guess I could reduce the ~5.5 lbs of the SS adapter to about ~ 1 lb. I haven't done it only because the local users prefer the added weight. Judging by my OC gear there is a fair chance that a bp/w/harness combo comes in a couple of pounds less than BCD factory, or at least not more. Yet the latter tends to have less bouyancy, and in combination with the adapter plate should work well UW. With regards to travelling, the ss adapter might be okay. Just pack the adapter/stock mounting plate/head/scrubber assembly in a piece of luggage, CL & hoses where the tanks usually are, DSV on one side, displays on the other. Depending on the size of the mounting plate (L x W) and head (depth) it's probably more a matter of size rather than weight. I'm trying to get the measurements. Either way, being able to conviniently remove the BCD should save some weight, and certainly bulk. By the way, on my OC gear the numbers were: Zeagle Ranger (44 lbs. wing), Scubaro 72 cu.ft. tank, Atomic B1, Octo+ = 52 lbs. DiveRite ss bp, Oxycheq 45 lbs. wing, DIR harness, same tank & regs = 47.4 lbs. __________________ Cheers Stefan "Political Correctness is a doctrine, fostered by a delusional, illogical minority, and rabidly promoted by an unscrupulous mainstream media, which holds forth the proposition that it is entirely possible to pick up a turd by the clean end.!"
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