lightweight back plate

Sutty · 11th January 2006, 19:54

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

When did you get your DSS BP ? I am just wondering if that was based on my feed-back to Tobin.

Seriously, it is a very nice plate. Just don't keep it out in the direct sunlight to dry with the rest of the gear when visiting tropical destinations.

Got mine October I think, ready for a trip to Red Sea.

decoweenie · 11th January 2006, 19:56

Quote: (Originally Posted by Sutty)

Got mine October.

I believe that was after I told Tobin about the heat issue with mine.

evoangie · 14th January 2006, 09:30

Thanks guys for all the info,
I will have a good look and let you all know what i decided and how it performs.
angie

decoweenie · 14th January 2006, 09:35

I hope to have a copy of the carbonfiber backplate soon as well, and will let you know once I have a few dives on it.

pattimegdiver · 14th January 2006, 10:24

I am looking for a light weight backplate for my meg - warm water diving. My problem is that I need a shorter backplate, so that my meg does not sit so far down on my back which effects my trim. Any ideas?

Is there a quite a difference in pricing?

decoweenie · 14th January 2006, 11:00

Drill 2 new holes if you already have a BP that fits.

pattimegdiver · 14th January 2006, 14:18

Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie)

Drill 2 new holes if you already have a BP that fits.

my cold water bp is 6lbs and I put 4lbs at the top of the scubber canister (2 ankle weights snapped together) works well, and the bp does not bother my lower back due the extra material from my drysuit. My problem is my wet suit, the bp sits below my waist and after an hour of diving it seems as though it is cutting me in half. So I was thinking if anyone was making a lightweight bp for a short torso, that would be great, any ideas

***caveseeker7*** · 14th January 2006, 15:34

Patti, have a look at post #2 above.
Tobin's backplate is light and comes in three sizes.

JimG · 14th January 2006, 17:19

I use an black anodized aluminum plate for wetsuit diving or airline travelling with my KISS. I think it came from Oxycheq. I've had it for about a year with no sign of corrosion but the anodizing has worn off in places. With a drysuit, it makes me slightly underweight during deco so I prefer my steel plate for drysuit diving.

JimG
Tampa

pattimegdiver · 14th January 2006, 21:35

Thanks guys

I will check it out ....

dive safe

11th January 2006, 19:54	#11 (permalink)
Sutty Classic Kiss diver Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Glossop, Derbyshire, UK Posts: 815	Re: lightweight back plate Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie) When did you get your DSS BP ? I am just wondering if that was based on my feed-back to Tobin. Seriously, it is a very nice plate. Just don't keep it out in the direct sunlight to dry with the rest of the gear when visiting tropical destinations. Got mine October I think, ready for a trip to Red Sea.
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11th January 2006, 19:56	#12 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,487	Re: lightweight back plate Quote: (Originally Posted by Sutty) Got mine October. I believe that was after I told Tobin about the heat issue with mine. __________________ "...after a while you get bored offering advice to a bull that like to keep butting the fence with its head rather than walking through the open gate..." - Rebreather World PM
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14th January 2006, 09:30	#13 (permalink)
evoangie New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Great Yarmouth Posts: 26	Re: lightweight back plate Thanks guys for all the info, I will have a good look and let you all know what i decided and how it performs. angie
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14th January 2006, 09:35	#14 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,487	Re: lightweight back plate I hope to have a copy of the carbonfiber backplate soon as well, and will let you know once I have a few dives on it. __________________ "...after a while you get bored offering advice to a bull that like to keep butting the fence with its head rather than walking through the open gate..." - Rebreather World PM
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14th January 2006, 10:24	#15 (permalink)
pattimegdiver RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 307	Re: lightweight back plate I am looking for a light weight backplate for my meg - warm water diving. My problem is that I need a shorter backplate, so that my meg does not sit so far down on my back which effects my trim. Any ideas? Is there a quite a difference in pricing? __________________ Patti Meg Diver Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk
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14th January 2006, 11:00	#16 (permalink)
decoweenie Crash Test Dummy Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Cairo Posts: 5,487	Re: lightweight back plate Drill 2 new holes if you already have a BP that fits. __________________ "...after a while you get bored offering advice to a bull that like to keep butting the fence with its head rather than walking through the open gate..." - Rebreather World PM
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14th January 2006, 14:18	#17 (permalink)
pattimegdiver RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 307	Re: lightweight back plate Quote: (Originally Posted by decoweenie) Drill 2 new holes if you already have a BP that fits. my cold water bp is 6lbs and I put 4lbs at the top of the scubber canister (2 ankle weights snapped together) works well, and the bp does not bother my lower back due the extra material from my drysuit. My problem is my wet suit, the bp sits below my waist and after an hour of diving it seems as though it is cutting me in half. So I was thinking if anyone was making a lightweight bp for a short torso, that would be great, any ideas __________________ Patti Meg Diver Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk
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14th January 2006, 15:34	#18 (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: 5,535	Re: lightweight back plate Patti, have a look at post #2 above. Tobin's backplate is light and comes in three sizes. __________________ 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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14th January 2006, 17:19	#19 (permalink)
JimG New Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Florida Posts: 39	Re: lightweight back plate I use an black anodized aluminum plate for wetsuit diving or airline travelling with my KISS. I think it came from Oxycheq. I've had it for about a year with no sign of corrosion but the anodizing has worn off in places. With a drysuit, it makes me slightly underweight during deco so I prefer my steel plate for drysuit diving. JimG Tampa
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14th January 2006, 21:35	#20 (permalink)
pattimegdiver RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Megalodon Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Portland Oregon Posts: 307	Re: lightweight back plate Thanks guys I will check it out .... dive safe __________________ Patti Meg Diver Remember that great love and great achievements involve great risk
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