Halycon BackPlate

taza · 23rd August 2008, 15:39

Just got myself a new backplate as I want to get rid of AP harness.

Do I use the existing holes in the backplate or drill fresh holes further up.
also any tips on positioning d-rings for bailout cylinder.

Cheers

Taza

diverrob · 23rd August 2008, 16:37

I just used the same holes that were there for the original harness and it worked great. As for the D rings, I started using the upper ones the same as I did for OC but have since moved to a side mount system. In between that I tried using the under the counterlung D rings (a hard ring that sticks out the side)to make it easier to hook in. Hope this helps

Rob

taza · 23rd August 2008, 16:52

Cheers Rob
Any pictures

Cheers

Taza

PS Is yours still one piece harness.

diverrob · 23rd August 2008, 20:12

Quote: (Originally Posted by taza)

Cheers Rob
Any pictures

Cheers

Taza

PS Is yours still one piece harness.

No I don't have any pictures as I have now moved on to an Ali Box with a BP. I did not use a one pices harness just to make it easier to get into with the OTS counterlungs.

Rob

Rust Bucket · 23rd August 2008, 23:38

Hi Tazza,

I too went with a Halcyon BP. I just used the standard holes. You will need the mounting hardware from Deep-sea supply if you are using the original box. I have now moved to a DT Box, but am still using my Halcyon BP. The one piece harness can be a bit of a pain to get on and off with the CL, but i guess you either put up with it or don’t use a one piece harness.

Sorry no pics, but do a search here on RBW and you should find all you need.

Cheers

John

**rigdiver** · 24th August 2008, 02:15

Drill some holes closer to the top. Helps with trim. Deep Sea supply, as mentioned, has a superb kit just for mounting to an Inspo. Be sure and get some under counterlung D-rings also. Deepsea supply has some and Diveriteexpress has some smaller ones. The stock harness leaves a lot to be desired. Others have done this and posted pics. I think NickUK and SimonK.

taza · 25th August 2008, 13:45

Cheers Guys.
Bought the backplate adapter but not sure where the round disc should go,
If it is meant to go in the counterbored hole behind the scrubber it won't fit,the disc is to big.

Anyone got any pictures

Cheers

Taza

**rigdiver** · 25th August 2008, 13:49

Round disc goes outside case up top.

taza · 25th August 2008, 15:18

Cheers Guys Sorted

Just deciding the best position for under counterlung D ring, do I have the d part facing forward or backward ??

Cheers

Taza

23rd August 2008, 15:39	#1 (permalink)
taza New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Warrington UK Posts: 87	Halycon BackPlate Just got myself a new backplate as I want to get rid of AP harness. Do I use the existing holes in the backplate or drill fresh holes further up. also any tips on positioning d-rings for bailout cylinder. Cheers Taza
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23rd August 2008, 16:37	#2 (permalink)
diverrob The Evolution of Diving Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other SCR Join Date: May 2005 Location: Victoria BC Canada Posts: 349	Re: Halycon BackPlate I just used the same holes that were there for the original harness and it worked great. As for the D rings, I started using the upper ones the same as I did for OC but have since moved to a side mount system. In between that I tried using the under the counterlung D rings (a hard ring that sticks out the side)to make it easier to hook in. Hope this helps Rob
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23rd August 2008, 16:52	#3 (permalink)
taza New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Warrington UK Posts: 87	Re: Halycon BackPlate Cheers Rob Any pictures Cheers Taza PS Is yours still one piece harness.
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23rd August 2008, 20:12	#4 (permalink)
diverrob The Evolution of Diving Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other SCR Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other SCR Join Date: May 2005 Location: Victoria BC Canada Posts: 349	Re: Halycon BackPlate Quote: (Originally Posted by taza) Cheers Rob Any pictures Cheers Taza PS Is yours still one piece harness. No I don't have any pictures as I have now moved on to an Ali Box with a BP. I did not use a one pices harness just to make it easier to get into with the OTS counterlungs. Rob
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23rd August 2008, 23:38	#5 (permalink)
Rust Bucket RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 52	Re: Halycon BackPlate Hi Tazza, I too went with a Halcyon BP. I just used the standard holes. You will need the mounting hardware from Deep-sea supply if you are using the original box. I have now moved to a DT Box, but am still using my Halcyon BP. The one piece harness can be a bit of a pain to get on and off with the CL, but i guess you either put up with it or don’t use a one piece harness. Sorry no pics, but do a search here on RBW and you should find all you need. Cheers John __________________ "The oceans breathed a life into me that I could have never conjured up on my own, and I will forever be in its debt. The secrets I have, were given to me because I went alone, and in the silence of myself I could hear them. It has been said that the only exploration of value is of ones self. If that is true, then I have had no better teacher in life than the ocean" - Carlos Eyles-
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24th August 2008, 02:15	#6 (permalink)
rigdiver LEARNING CONTINUALLY Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: TEXAS Posts: 429	Re: Halycon BackPlate Drill some holes closer to the top. Helps with trim. Deep Sea supply, as mentioned, has a superb kit just for mounting to an Inspo. Be sure and get some under counterlung D-rings also. Deepsea supply has some and Diveriteexpress has some smaller ones. The stock harness leaves a lot to be desired. Others have done this and posted pics. I think NickUK and SimonK.
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25th August 2008, 13:45	#7 (permalink)
taza New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Warrington UK Posts: 87	Re: Halycon BackPlate Cheers Guys. Bought the backplate adapter but not sure where the round disc should go, If it is meant to go in the counterbored hole behind the scrubber it won't fit,the disc is to big. Anyone got any pictures Cheers Taza
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25th August 2008, 13:49	#8 (permalink)
rigdiver LEARNING CONTINUALLY Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Megalodon Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: TEXAS Posts: 429	Re: Halycon BackPlate Round disc goes outside case up top.
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taza New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Warrington UK Posts: 87	Re: Halycon BackPlate Cheers Guys Sorted Just deciding the best position for under counterlung D ring, do I have the d part facing forward or backward ?? Cheers Taza
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