lightweight back plate

evoangie · 10th January 2006, 16:23

I would like to fit a lightweight backplate to my evo and travel frame, aluminium or hardened plastic? Can any one recommend either and give me suppliers details.
Many thanx angie

onetime · 10th January 2006, 16:33

How about another option? Plastic and stainless...

http://www.deepseasupply.com/page9.html

Pro-Fit Hybrid Back Plate

Need a lighter weight plate for travel or less ballast? Want improved comfort in Tropical conditions? The Kydex / Stainless Hybrid Plate from DeepSeaSupply is the answer. Same Overall Profile as our Stainless Steel Plates. Total weight 1.6 lbs, 0.7 lbs negative
Now available in 3 sizes: Small, Medium, & Large!

UKSteve · 10th January 2006, 16:42

Angie,

I have one of the DeepSeaSupply backplates above...not used it (yet!!) with my YBOD but they are certainly strong enough I would suspect - have used in with 15 litre tank and two 7 litre stages without problems. Extremely light...

Their harness is also very comfortable - and easy to adjust without having to unravel everything.

DeepseaSupply also make underwing D-rings and the webbing to hold down metalwork...

Company were great with the shipping to UK - can recommend them

Steve

CCR900 · 10th January 2006, 17:18

I just ordered an Oxycheq backplate which weighs in at 1kg. With the Weenie box and jiblets that should make my CCR housing about 7kg* for flying (1st stages go in my pockets).

* Doesn't include lime and tanks.

http://www.oxycheq.com/backplates.html

Fil

Pat Coughlan · 10th January 2006, 18:11

Barrie law at www.divertec.net is selling Dive-System carbon fibre backplates they weigh next to nothing just took delivery of mine!

Regards Pat

decoweenie · 10th January 2006, 19:01

I have used 3 types of light-weight backplates:

Deep Sea Supply plastic (picture show above)
Oxycheq Travel SS (picture show above)
DEEP aluminum (from Oz)

IMHO...

the DSS plastic BP is great, very strong, able to use with twinset without any issue, very lightweight. The only issue I had with them was the strong heat will warp them if you leave the wing fully inflated and the entire kit in the sun to dry. As the wing exerts force from behind the plastic plate and the sun soften the plastic, the BP will warp. I destroyed 2 plates this way in a 3-month period.
the Oxycheq Travel SS BP is just a tiny, tiny bit heavier than the DSS plastic BP. One of the great thing about this plate is if you are using the Dave Thompson BMCL system, it allows room for the CL to expand without pushing on your back.
the DEEP aluminum BP are very nice, available in multiple anodized colors. Only 2 issues: the bend angle is not as flat as I would like so the unit is slightly farther from you thus increasing statis lung load, and the alluminum will (dissimilar-metal) corrode where the SS wingnut/bolt is touching.

At the end, I am using the Oxycheq Travel BP on all of my Rebreather units. And the DSS and DEEP backplate with OC gears.

ADDited: would love to try the divertec BP someday...

Sutty · 10th January 2006, 19:58

I've got the DSS plastic backplate for my Kiss when I travel. I've had no real problem with it, but have kept it out of the sun! (there is a warning sticker on it about exposure to high temps).
The only niggle is that the mounting holes seemed lower on the plate so the unit was V high on my back.

MAD · 10th January 2006, 21:29

Drop me a pm...

I've an old aluminium one (DiveRight) that I've hammered flat somewhere... I used it on my Azi. (You could easily rebend it if needed)

It ain't too pretty any more.. I'm not a panel beater

If you can pick it up, you are welcome to it...

Assuming I can find it... that is...

Mark

divingniknaks · 10th January 2006, 23:25

We do the range of Deep Sea Supply kit now in the UK if you decide to go down that route.

Give us a call.

www.divingniknaks.com

0121 707 5783.

Best
Phill

decoweenie · 11th January 2006, 06:20

Quote: (Originally Posted by Sutty)

...(there is a warning sticker on it about exposure to high temps)...

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.

10th January 2006, 16:23	#1 (permalink)
evoangie New Member Current Rebreather/s: Evolution Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Great Yarmouth Posts: 26	lightweight back plate I would like to fit a lightweight backplate to my evo and travel frame, aluminium or hardened plastic? Can any one recommend either and give me suppliers details. Many thanx angie
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10th January 2006, 16:33	#2 (permalink)
onetime Classic KISSer #138 Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 682	Re: lightweight back plate How about another option? Plastic and stainless... http://www.deepseasupply.com/page9.html Pro-Fit Hybrid Back Plate Need a lighter weight plate for travel or less ballast? Want improved comfort in Tropical conditions? The Kydex / Stainless Hybrid Plate from DeepSeaSupply is the answer. Same Overall Profile as our Stainless Steel Plates. Total weight 1.6 lbs, 0.7 lbs negative Now available in 3 sizes: Small, Medium, & Large! Last edited by onetime : 10th January 2006 at 16:40.
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10th January 2006, 16:42	#3 (permalink)
UKSteve Steve Collard Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Weymouth, UK Posts: 600	Re: lightweight back plate Angie, I have one of the DeepSeaSupply backplates above...not used it (yet!!) with my YBOD but they are certainly strong enough I would suspect - have used in with 15 litre tank and two 7 litre stages without problems. Extremely light... Their harness is also very comfortable - and easy to adjust without having to unravel everything. DeepseaSupply also make underwing D-rings and the webbing to hold down metalwork... Company were great with the shipping to UK - can recommend them Steve Last edited by UKSteve : 10th January 2006 at 16:45.
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10th January 2006, 17:18	#4 (permalink)
CCR900 Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Ouroboros Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: England Posts: 333	Re: lightweight back plate I just ordered an Oxycheq backplate which weighs in at 1kg. With the Weenie box and jiblets that should make my CCR housing about 7kg* for flying (1st stages go in my pockets). * Doesn't include lime and tanks. http://www.oxycheq.com/backplates.html Fil
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10th January 2006, 18:11	#5 (permalink)
Pat Coughlan New Member Current Rebreather/s: Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ireland- County Mayo Posts: 87	Re: lightweight back plate Barrie law at www.divertec.net is selling Dive-System carbon fibre backplates they weigh next to nothing just took delivery of mine! Regards Pat
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10th January 2006, 19:01	#6 (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 have used 3 types of light-weight backplates: Deep Sea Supply plastic (picture show above) Oxycheq Travel SS (picture show above) DEEP aluminum (from Oz) IMHO... the DSS plastic BP is great, very strong, able to use with twinset without any issue, very lightweight. The only issue I had with them was the strong heat will warp them if you leave the wing fully inflated and the entire kit in the sun to dry. As the wing exerts force from behind the plastic plate and the sun soften the plastic, the BP will warp. I destroyed 2 plates this way in a 3-month period. the Oxycheq Travel SS BP is just a tiny, tiny bit heavier than the DSS plastic BP. One of the great thing about this plate is if you are using the Dave Thompson BMCL system, it allows room for the CL to expand without pushing on your back. the DEEP aluminum BP are very nice, available in multiple anodized colors. Only 2 issues: the bend angle is not as flat as I would like so the unit is slightly farther from you thus increasing statis lung load, and the alluminum will (dissimilar-metal) corrode where the SS wingnut/bolt is touching. At the end, I am using the Oxycheq Travel BP on all of my Rebreather units. And the DSS and DEEP backplate with OC gears. ADDited: would love to try the divertec BP someday... __________________ "...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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10th January 2006, 19:58	#7 (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 I've got the DSS plastic backplate for my Kiss when I travel. I've had no real problem with it, but have kept it out of the sun! (there is a warning sticker on it about exposure to high temps). The only niggle is that the mounting holes seemed lower on the plate so the unit was V high on my back.
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10th January 2006, 21:29	#8 (permalink)
MAD RBW Writer Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Evolution Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northampton Posts: 71	Re: lightweight back plate Drop me a pm... I've an old aluminium one (DiveRight) that I've hammered flat somewhere... I used it on my Azi. (You could easily rebend it if needed) It ain't too pretty any more.. I'm not a panel beater If you can pick it up, you are welcome to it... Assuming I can find it... that is... Mark __________________ 1007 dives and finally I'm a novice... www.divejunkie.com
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10th January 2006, 23:25	#9 (permalink)
divingniknaks RebreatherWorld Sponsor Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: May 2005 Location: West Midlands , UK Posts: 71	Re: lightweight back plate We do the range of Deep Sea Supply kit now in the UK if you decide to go down that route. Give us a call. www.divingniknaks.com 0121 707 5783. Best Phill
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11th January 2006, 06:20	#10 (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) ...(there is a warning sticker on it about exposure to high temps)... 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. __________________ "...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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