Optima Backplate - Final version ready for release

**Dsix36** · 10th February 2008, 22:29

I know that a lot of you have been waiting for me to build a backplate for your Optima.

I have finally got all of the bugs and design flaws worked out of it and am ready to begin building them for others. I have purchased the material and subcontracted the forming of the aluminum. It is just a matter of the drilling, sanding, welding etc. (the hard part).

I have a list of names that have requested a plate, but I want to make sure that I am not missing anyone. These will be built on a first-come-first-serve basis. I have the material to build 20 plates and no more. If the demand is there for more, then I can always do another set of 20.

Please remember that I still have a job and it may take awhile before yours is ready.

The Price will be $400.00 + shipping (USD). I have spoken to Stuart (schford) and He has authorized me to post this item for sale on this site.

If you will want custom initals in the bottom, I will need to know prior to the start of fabrication.

PM me with any questions or to verify your order.

Thanks for all your interest,
Don

Tony_Q · 10th February 2008, 23:34

Hi Don,

PM sent.

Tony

**Dsix36** · 10th February 2008, 23:37

OK about payment.

I prefer PayPal, it is free for you and I have an account that allows credit cards etc.

dsix3@bellsouth.net is my account.

I am requesting at least 1/2 up front with the verification of initials (or generic) and the balance due prior to shipping.

**Dsix36** · 12th February 2008, 00:22

Shipping
All prices are in U.S. dollars and do NOT include customs duties or value-added taxes (VAT), which vary depending upon destination country. These charges are the responsibility of the package recipient. Your order will ship with a true and correct itemized invoice along with a customs value declaration for the invoice amount.

The recipient can choose between UPS and USPS as the shipping method.

For international shipping, UPS is the quickest solution, usually in 2-4 days, and offers door to door tracking, however is more expensive.

USPS Express Mail international offers a more cost effective alternative, however will NOT provide door to door tracking information. Packages generally arrive in 1-2 weeks time. In some cases, real time tracking information is NOT available at all. Only choose USPS Express Mail International if you accept that tracking information is not available.

mriopel · 11th March 2008, 01:45

Are you still making the Backplates? let me know and turn around time is no big deal.

jiseson · 11th March 2008, 10:13

Quote: (Originally Posted by mriopel)

Are you still making the Backplates? let me know and turn around time is no big deal.

just received mine-it is a must do for every optima owner-imo.also makes sense to buy the tank bands from DR.

edasque · 11th March 2008, 13:12

explain the necessity for tank bands from DR instead of the remora thing as it applies to the AL plate ?

**sfldiver** · 11th March 2008, 13:58

Quote: (Originally Posted by edasque)

explain the necessity for tank bands from DR instead of the remora thing as it applies to the AL plate ?

I almost posted the very same question, because I have the remora on both my sets of 13's and have had no problems with them whatsoever.

Therefore, I am curious to know what advantage I will gain with the DR Bands?

jiseson · 11th March 2008, 14:29

Quote: (Originally Posted by edasque)

explain the necessity for tank bands from DR instead of the remora thing as it applies to the AL plate ?

spring wont corrode, much more stable -but i am using the 27 cf steels...

Tienuts · 11th March 2008, 16:54

Quote: (Originally Posted by edasque)

explain the necessity for tank bands from DR instead of the remora thing as it applies to the AL plate ?

They are not needed - the remora will still work fine. But the 5.5 inch DR bands are a hell of a lot more stable when securing the larger cylinders. The remora is too mickey-mouse IMO. Also less corrosion issues as John pointed out.

10th February 2008, 22:29	#1 (permalink)
Dsix36 Going Down? Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: florida Posts: 857	Optima Backplate - Final version ready for release I know that a lot of you have been waiting for me to build a backplate for your Optima. I have finally got all of the bugs and design flaws worked out of it and am ready to begin building them for others. I have purchased the material and subcontracted the forming of the aluminum. It is just a matter of the drilling, sanding, welding etc. (the hard part). I have a list of names that have requested a plate, but I want to make sure that I am not missing anyone. These will be built on a first-come-first-serve basis. I have the material to build 20 plates and no more. If the demand is there for more, then I can always do another set of 20. Please remember that I still have a job and it may take awhile before yours is ready. The Price will be $400.00 + shipping (USD). I have spoken to Stuart (schford) and He has authorized me to post this item for sale on this site. If you will want custom initals in the bottom, I will need to know prior to the start of fabrication. PM me with any questions or to verify your order. Thanks for all your interest, Don __________________ THE MORE THAT I LEARN, THE MORE THAT I STILL NEED TO LEARN!!!!!!
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10th February 2008, 23:34	#2 (permalink)
Tony_Q New Member Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 40	Re: Optima Backplate - Final version ready for release Hi Don, PM sent. Tony
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10th February 2008, 23:37	#3 (permalink)
Dsix36 Going Down? Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: florida Posts: 857	Re: Optima Backplate - Final version ready for release OK about payment. I prefer PayPal, it is free for you and I have an account that allows credit cards etc. dsix3@bellsouth.net is my account. I am requesting at least 1/2 up front with the verification of initials (or generic) and the balance due prior to shipping. __________________ THE MORE THAT I LEARN, THE MORE THAT I STILL NEED TO LEARN!!!!!!
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12th February 2008, 00:22	#4 (permalink)
Dsix36 Going Down? Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: florida Posts: 857	Re: Optima Backplate - Final version ready for release Shipping All prices are in U.S. dollars and do NOT include customs duties or value-added taxes (VAT), which vary depending upon destination country. These charges are the responsibility of the package recipient. Your order will ship with a true and correct itemized invoice along with a customs value declaration for the invoice amount. The recipient can choose between UPS and USPS as the shipping method. For international shipping, UPS is the quickest solution, usually in 2-4 days, and offers door to door tracking, however is more expensive. USPS Express Mail international offers a more cost effective alternative, however will NOT provide door to door tracking information. Packages generally arrive in 1-2 weeks time. In some cases, real time tracking information is NOT available at all. Only choose USPS Express Mail International if you accept that tracking information is not available. __________________ THE MORE THAT I LEARN, THE MORE THAT I STILL NEED TO LEARN!!!!!!
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11th March 2008, 01:45	#5 (permalink)
mriopel Sadly Missed (RIP) Current Rebreather/s: Optima Dolphin Other Rebreather/s: Dolphin Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: usa Posts: 167	Re: Optima Backplate - Final version ready for release Are you still making the Backplates? let me know and turn around time is no big deal.
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11th March 2008, 10:13	#6 (permalink)
jiseson DSIX/O2PTIMA Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: long island,ny Posts: 418	Re: Optima Backplate - Final version ready for release Quote: (Originally Posted by mriopel) Are you still making the Backplates? let me know and turn around time is no big deal. just received mine-it is a must do for every optima owner-imo.also makes sense to buy the tank bands from DR. __________________ *Jonathan D Iseson*
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11th March 2008, 13:12	#7 (permalink)
edasque Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 208	Re: Optima Backplate - Final version ready for release explain the necessity for tank bands from DR instead of the remora thing as it applies to the AL plate ?
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11th March 2008, 13:58	#8 (permalink)
sfldiver Team Optima Diver Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Pompano Beach, FL Posts: 635	Re: Optima Backplate - Final version ready for release Quote: (Originally Posted by edasque) explain the necessity for tank bands from DR instead of the remora thing as it applies to the AL plate ? I almost posted the very same question, because I have the remora on both my sets of 13's and have had no problems with them whatsoever. Therefore, I am curious to know what advantage I will gain with the DR Bands? __________________ *Currently piloting & shooting...* Dive Rite O2ptima FX Rigged w/ a Dsix Custom Aluminum Frame, Nomad Wing, Transpac Harness and VR3 Computer w/ VPM-B/E & a 4th Cell Sensor Link.* Canon PowerShot G9 Digital Camera *Rigged in a Patima-PDCH 2008 G9 Aluminum Housing w/ an Inon UWL-100 Achromat Wide Conversion Lens, 2 Inon UCL-165M67 Close-Up Lenses and 2 Inon Z-240 Strobes.
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11th March 2008, 14:29	#9 (permalink)
jiseson DSIX/O2PTIMA Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: long island,ny Posts: 418	Re: Optima Backplate - Final version ready for release Quote: (Originally Posted by edasque) explain the necessity for tank bands from DR instead of the remora thing as it applies to the AL plate ? spring wont corrode, much more stable -but i am using the 27 cf steels... __________________ *Jonathan D Iseson*
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11th March 2008, 16:54	#10 (permalink)
Tienuts The man from Nantucket Current Rebreather/s: Optima Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 136	Re: Optima Backplate - Final version ready for release Quote: (Originally Posted by edasque) explain the necessity for tank bands from DR instead of the remora thing as it applies to the AL plate ? They are not needed - the remora will still work fine. But the 5.5 inch DR bands are a hell of a lot more stable when securing the larger cylinders. The remora is too mickey-mouse IMO. Also less corrosion issues as John pointed out.
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