Fitting a backplate

Diving Dude · 10th February 2007, 19:07

l'm fitting a backplate to my inspo and want to know what's the best way to attach the ends of the lungs?

l have a couple of traps which slide onto a waste belt but because l mount a cannister torch Dir stylee it would mean sliding the strap on after the torch and l can see this strap getting lost.

So what do others do?

cool_hardware52 · 10th February 2007, 19:35

Quote: (Originally Posted by Diving Dude)

l'm fitting a backplate to my inspo and want to know what's the best way to attach the ends of the lungs?

l have a couple of traps which slide onto a waste belt but because l mount a cannister torch Dir stylee it would mean sliding the strap on after the torch and l can see this strap getting lost.

So what do others do?

You might consider making the loop on your cansiter large enough to pass over a "trap" and short lenght of 1" webbing and male buckle.

If you secure the buckle close to the "trap" you can fold the buckle over the waist belt. Now you have a "lump" to pass the canister over.

Might not be the easiest thing to ditch the canister if need be, that would be my concern.

Tobin

onthetrain · 10th February 2007, 19:41

Quote: (Originally Posted by Diving Dude)

l'm fitting a backplate to my inspo and want to know what's the best way to attach the ends of the lungs?

l have a couple of traps which slide onto a waste belt but because l mount a cannister torch Dir stylee it would mean sliding the strap on after the torch and l can see this strap getting lost.

So what do others do?

Howard,

If you are going to fit a backplate mount your torch on there. Keeps it nicely out of the way and keeps your front less clustered, like you have enough stuff up front!!

Alan

Mark Chase · 11th February 2007, 00:02

Quote: (Originally Posted by Diving Dude)

l'm fitting a backplate to my inspo and want to know what's the best way to attach the ends of the lungs?

l have a couple of traps which slide onto a waste belt but because l mount a cannister torch Dir stylee it would mean sliding the strap on after the torch and l can see this strap getting lost.

So what do others do?

I am probably going to get two of these

Counterlung attachment, Rebreather Specific Niknaks at divingniknaks the UK's No 1 scuba gear online store

Leave it cliped inot the counterlung whilst your putting the torch on then thred it on.

ATB

Mark Chase
ATB

CharlieT · 11th February 2007, 11:03

I have an Agir 6 kilo backplate and one piece harness.

I have a loop of bungee which I slide onto each side of my waist harness.

This is simple, cheap and very robust. KISS applies!

If you want to continue to mount your canister on your waist then the loops continue to be an effective way of securing your CL's.

When sitting on the bench doing pre-dive checks, I include looking at the bottom of each CL to eyeball that the loops are secured properly on each side.

You could presumably get a clip for the bottom of each CL and clip each one on but why not KISS?

Bungy is unlikely to ever break with so little strain on it but male and female clips? We all know they have a habit of breaking!

Usually just before you dive

Charlie

dave t · 11th February 2007, 13:17

I have a piece of bungee attached to one of the CL d-rings, I just pass it through the other CL d-ring and clip it off to the scooter ring on my crutch strap.

works a treat and is dead easy to get on and off

Dave

***Beanie*** · 11th February 2007, 16:04

My clips go to my harness straps worked well for me for the last three years

Outlaw Divers, Full Size Photo
(bad photo)

TheMacallan · 11th February 2007, 17:05

Quote: (Originally Posted by dave t)

I have a piece of bungee attached to one of the CL d-rings, I just pass it through the other CL d-ring and clip it off to the scooter ring on my crutch strap.

works a treat and is dead easy to get on and off

Dave

Dave, Can you post a picture?

betti154 · 14th February 2007, 11:43

I recently rigged my inspo with a backplate and used the Golem bits to secure the counterlungs (see pics). I got the fastex clips off the old harness and had the webbing sewn at a cobler. I've only done a few dives with it, but works perfectly.

DeepSeaSupply Counterlung Attachement Hardware

10th February 2007, 19:07	#1 (permalink)
Diving Dude New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Stanmore, SE England Posts: 23	Fitting a backplate l'm fitting a backplate to my inspo and want to know what's the best way to attach the ends of the lungs? l have a couple of traps which slide onto a waste belt but because l mount a cannister torch Dir stylee it would mean sliding the strap on after the torch and l can see this strap getting lost. So what do others do? __________________ Howard
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10th February 2007, 19:35	#2 (permalink)
cool_hardware52 RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Other Rebreather/s: Not Bought Yet Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: SoCal USA Posts: 392	Re: Fitting a backplate Quote: (Originally Posted by Diving Dude) l'm fitting a backplate to my inspo and want to know what's the best way to attach the ends of the lungs? l have a couple of traps which slide onto a waste belt but because l mount a cannister torch Dir stylee it would mean sliding the strap on after the torch and l can see this strap getting lost. So what do others do? You might consider making the loop on your cansiter large enough to pass over a "trap" and short lenght of 1" webbing and male buckle. If you secure the buckle close to the "trap" you can fold the buckle over the waist belt. Now you have a "lump" to pass the canister over. Might not be the easiest thing to ditch the canister if need be, that would be my concern. Tobin __________________ www.deepseasupply.com
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10th February 2007, 19:41	#3 (permalink)
onthetrain New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: POOLE Posts: 62	Re: Fitting a backplate Quote: (Originally Posted by Diving Dude) l'm fitting a backplate to my inspo and want to know what's the best way to attach the ends of the lungs? l have a couple of traps which slide onto a waste belt but because l mount a cannister torch Dir stylee it would mean sliding the strap on after the torch and l can see this strap getting lost. So what do others do? Howard, If you are going to fit a backplate mount your torch on there. Keeps it nicely out of the way and keeps your front less clustered, like you have enough stuff up front!! Alan
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11th February 2007, 00:02	#4 (permalink)
Mark Chase RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Classic Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kent Posts: 2,825	Re: Fitting a backplate Quote: (Originally Posted by Diving Dude) l'm fitting a backplate to my inspo and want to know what's the best way to attach the ends of the lungs? l have a couple of traps which slide onto a waste belt but because l mount a cannister torch Dir stylee it would mean sliding the strap on after the torch and l can see this strap getting lost. So what do others do? I am probably going to get two of these Counterlung attachment, Rebreather Specific Niknaks at divingniknaks the UK's No 1 scuba gear online store Leave it cliped inot the counterlung whilst your putting the torch on then thred it on. ATB Mark Chase ATB __________________ See my "Doing It Chasey" video where I'm locked into a padded room, naked, with two ball bearings and within an Hour, I manage to lose one and break the other!!! Kevin Juergensen 16/11/08 [/quote]
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11th February 2007, 11:03	#5 (permalink)
CharlieT Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: London Posts: 449	Re: Fitting a backplate I have an Agir 6 kilo backplate and one piece harness. I have a loop of bungee which I slide onto each side of my waist harness. This is simple, cheap and very robust. KISS applies! If you want to continue to mount your canister on your waist then the loops continue to be an effective way of securing your CL's. When sitting on the bench doing pre-dive checks, I include looking at the bottom of each CL to eyeball that the loops are secured properly on each side. You could presumably get a clip for the bottom of each CL and clip each one on but why not KISS? Bungy is unlikely to ever break with so little strain on it but male and female clips? We all know they have a habit of breaking! Usually just before you dive Charlie
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11th February 2007, 13:17	#6 (permalink)
dave t RBW Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Inspiration Vision Evolution Sport Kiss Classic Kiss Dolphin Ray Azimuth Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Ray Azimuth Home Build Join Date: May 2005 Location: UK Posts: 659	Re: Fitting a backplate I have a piece of bungee attached to one of the CL d-rings, I just pass it through the other CL d-ring and clip it off to the scooter ring on my crutch strap. works a treat and is dead easy to get on and off Dave
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11th February 2007, 16:04	#7 (permalink)
*Beanie* Gallery Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In da house! yeah baby! Posts: 3,293	Re: Fitting a backplate My clips go to my harness straps worked well for me for the last three years Outlaw Divers, Full Size Photo (bad photo) __________________ Beanie Gallery Admin & Library Assistant. www.outlawdivers.org.uk www.beandiving.co.uk www.beanengineering.co.uk
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TheMacallan New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 48	Re: Fitting a backplate Quote: (Originally Posted by dave t) I have a piece of bungee attached to one of the CL d-rings, I just pass it through the other CL d-ring and clip it off to the scooter ring on my crutch strap. works a treat and is dead easy to get on and off Dave Dave, Can you post a picture?
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14th February 2007, 11:43	#9 (permalink)
betti154 New Member Current Rebreather/s: Inspiration Vision Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Sydney Posts: 67	Re: Fitting a backplate I recently rigged my inspo with a backplate and used the Golem bits to secure the counterlungs (see pics). I got the fastex clips off the old harness and had the webbing sewn at a cobler. I've only done a few dives with it, but works perfectly. DeepSeaSupply Counterlung Attachement Hardware __________________ Damien Siviero http://damiensivero.com
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