Wozplate on a Boris

Woz · 17th July 2006, 12:03

Well I've just fitted a 5mm WozPlate onto a Boris and you know what? It looks like it grew there. Stuck a couple of WozKnobs on it too and it looks the part. The deep V and steeper bend angle of the Wozplate lets the handset and manual injector hoses past just nicely. I'm grinding a lovely big radius on the plate too so they won't chafe.

***Decodiver*** · 17th July 2006, 12:11

How much does your plate weigh?

The standard Boris backplate actually weighs more than most normal backplates, once you take into account the handle bolts anfd other paraphernalia.

Any photos?

Cheers,

Dave Cooper.

Woz · 17th July 2006, 12:19

Quote: (Originally Posted by Decodiver)

How much does your plate weigh?

The standard Boris backplate actually weighs more than most normal backplates, once you take into account the handle bolts anfd other paraphernalia.

Any photos?

Cheers,

Dave Cooper.

No photos yet- we just had a play this morning and anyway my camera is currently up on blocks being repaired.

The 5mm Wozplate weighs in at 4kg (about 9lb in old money).

***Decodiver*** · 17th July 2006, 14:15

Woz,

I would be interested in one of these potentially.

Please PM me a moby number.

Thanks,

Dave.

Woz · 17th July 2006, 14:24

Photo of the plates here:
www.kitfondle.co.uk

Drmike · 17th July 2006, 18:46

Quote: (Originally Posted by Decodiver)

The standard Boris backplate actually weighs more than most normal backplates, once you take into account the handle bolts anfd other paraphernalia.
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Really? Mine weighs less than 3kg

Drmike · 17th July 2006, 18:48

Quote: (Originally Posted by Woz)

Well I've just fitted a 5mm WozPlate onto a Boris and you know what? It looks like it grew there. Stuck a couple of WozKnobs on it too and it looks the part. The deep V and steeper bend angle of the Wozplate lets the handset and manual injector hoses past just nicely. I'm grinding a lovely big radius on the plate too so they won't chafe.

What are the benefits of the Wozplate over the standard?

***Decodiver*** · 17th July 2006, 19:26

Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike)

Really? Mine weighs less than 3kg

Mine comes in at 3.5 Kg, which is more than my Meg SS BP, my custom Inspo SS BP and my OC BP, maybe there are different BPs per Boris series, having said that yours and mine come from the same series.....

Drmike · 18th July 2006, 04:20

Quote: (Originally Posted by Decodiver)

Mine comes in at 3.5 Kg, which is more than my Meg SS BP, my custom Inspo SS BP and my OC BP, maybe there are different BPs per Boris series, having said that yours and mine come from the same series.....

Ive swapped the joke of a custom divers harness (which was more like some S&M outfit with all its metal rings) for a normal harness which may have cut the weight a little.

Im curious as to why people would swap the original plate. The Wozplate is 4kg so its heavier than the original - is that the reason? To remove weight from the weightbelt? Or is there an advantage Im missing?

As I travel a lot with my unit I want the lightest plate I can get.

abowie · 18th July 2006, 08:39

Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike)

As I travel a lot with my unit I want the lightest plate I can get.

I believe OMS make an all titanium one. Light for travelling, strong enough to prise off a porthole with, and so valuable as to be useable for a ransom downpayment if you are kidnapped.

PS did you know that Manta make a titanium crowbar that only weighs 700g?

17th July 2006, 12:03	#1 (permalink)
Woz Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Nottingham Posts: 185	Wozplate on a Boris Well I've just fitted a 5mm WozPlate onto a Boris and you know what? It looks like it grew there. Stuck a couple of WozKnobs on it too and it looks the part. The deep V and steeper bend angle of the Wozplate lets the handset and manual injector hoses past just nicely. I'm grinding a lovely big radius on the plate too so they won't chafe.
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17th July 2006, 12:11	#2 (permalink)
*Decodiver* Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Geneva Posts: 2,181	Re: Wozplate on a Boris How much does your plate weigh? The standard Boris backplate actually weighs more than most normal backplates, once you take into account the handle bolts anfd other paraphernalia. Any photos? Cheers, Dave Cooper. __________________ CCR/OC Trimix Instructor Trainer CCR Training to Mixed Gas in Switzerland, France, UK & Germany on Megalodon/COPIS-Megalodon/KISS/Sport KISS/Ouroboros/rEvo/Inspiration/Evolution/Sentinel www.zerogravitydiving.com Rebreather World Terms & Conditions
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17th July 2006, 12:19	#3 (permalink)
Woz Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Nottingham Posts: 185	Re: Wozplate on a Boris Quote: (Originally Posted by Decodiver) How much does your plate weigh? The standard Boris backplate actually weighs more than most normal backplates, once you take into account the handle bolts anfd other paraphernalia. Any photos? Cheers, Dave Cooper. No photos yet- we just had a play this morning and anyway my camera is currently up on blocks being repaired. The 5mm Wozplate weighs in at 4kg (about 9lb in old money).
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17th July 2006, 14:15	#4 (permalink)
*Decodiver* Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Geneva Posts: 2,181	Re: Wozplate on a Boris Woz, I would be interested in one of these potentially. Please PM me a moby number. Thanks, Dave. __________________ CCR/OC Trimix Instructor Trainer CCR Training to Mixed Gas in Switzerland, France, UK & Germany on Megalodon/COPIS-Megalodon/KISS/Sport KISS/Ouroboros/rEvo/Inspiration/Evolution/Sentinel www.zerogravitydiving.com Rebreather World Terms & Conditions
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17th July 2006, 14:24	#5 (permalink)
Woz Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Home Build Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Nottingham Posts: 185	Re: Wozplate on a Boris Photo of the plates here: www.kitfondle.co.uk __________________ Still punting shiny diving tatt to gullible divers www.kitfondle.co.uk
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17th July 2006, 18:46	#6 (permalink)
Drmike Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Ouroboros Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,325	Re: Wozplate on a Boris Quote: (Originally Posted by Decodiver) The standard Boris backplate actually weighs more than most normal backplates, once you take into account the handle bolts anfd other paraphernalia. . Really? Mine weighs less than 3kg __________________ Cave diving is a sport Wreck diving is a sport Diving in general is a sport 'Rebreather diving' is not a sport its the delusional obsession with a highly dangerous and often inappropriate piece of equipment
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17th July 2006, 18:48	#7 (permalink)
Drmike Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Ouroboros Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,325	Re: Wozplate on a Boris Quote: (Originally Posted by Woz) Well I've just fitted a 5mm WozPlate onto a Boris and you know what? It looks like it grew there. Stuck a couple of WozKnobs on it too and it looks the part. The deep V and steeper bend angle of the Wozplate lets the handset and manual injector hoses past just nicely. I'm grinding a lovely big radius on the plate too so they won't chafe. What are the benefits of the Wozplate over the standard? __________________ Cave diving is a sport Wreck diving is a sport Diving in general is a sport 'Rebreather diving' is not a sport its the delusional obsession with a highly dangerous and often inappropriate piece of equipment
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17th July 2006, 19:26	#8 (permalink)
*Decodiver* Administrator Current Rebreather/s: Other CCR Other Rebreather/s: Other CCR Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Geneva Posts: 2,181	Re: Wozplate on a Boris Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike) Really? Mine weighs less than 3kg Mine comes in at 3.5 Kg, which is more than my Meg SS BP, my custom Inspo SS BP and my OC BP, maybe there are different BPs per Boris series, having said that yours and mine come from the same series..... __________________ CCR/OC Trimix Instructor Trainer CCR Training to Mixed Gas in Switzerland, France, UK & Germany on Megalodon/COPIS-Megalodon/KISS/Sport KISS/Ouroboros/rEvo/Inspiration/Evolution/Sentinel www.zerogravitydiving.com Rebreather World Terms & Conditions
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18th July 2006, 04:20	#9 (permalink)
Drmike Custom Title Allowed! Current Rebreather/s: MK 15.X Ouroboros Other CCR Home Build Other Rebreather/s: Inspiration Classic Other CCR Home Build Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 3,325	Re: Wozplate on a Boris Quote: (Originally Posted by Decodiver) Mine comes in at 3.5 Kg, which is more than my Meg SS BP, my custom Inspo SS BP and my OC BP, maybe there are different BPs per Boris series, having said that yours and mine come from the same series..... Ive swapped the joke of a custom divers harness (which was more like some S&M outfit with all its metal rings) for a normal harness which may have cut the weight a little. Im curious as to why people would swap the original plate. The Wozplate is 4kg so its heavier than the original - is that the reason? To remove weight from the weightbelt? Or is there an advantage Im missing? As I travel a lot with my unit I want the lightest plate I can get. __________________ Cave diving is a sport Wreck diving is a sport Diving in general is a sport 'Rebreather diving' is not a sport its the delusional obsession with a highly dangerous and often inappropriate piece of equipment
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18th July 2006, 08:39	#10 (permalink)
abowie Fighting Girl Current Rebreather/s: Sport Kiss Other Rebreather/s: Join Date: May 2005 Location: Land of Oz Posts: 574	Re: Wozplate on a Boris Quote: (Originally Posted by Drmike) As I travel a lot with my unit I want the lightest plate I can get. I believe OMS make an all titanium one. Light for travelling, strong enough to prise off a porthole with, and so valuable as to be useable for a ransom downpayment if you are kidnapped. PS did you know that Manta make a titanium crowbar that only weighs 700g? __________________ Andrew Bowie Rebreather-friendly Buddy
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