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Off the top of my head:
(a) the weight is distributed more evenly with the SS plate, although this may or may not be so a significant degree
(b) the SS plate is less complicated... no extra parts to break/lose
(c) the average Al. plate is -2 lbs buoyant, the average SS plate is 5-6 lbs, so you actually need 3-4 lbs in that sausage, not 2, to make the buoyancy equal
(d) most divers end up owning more than one plate anyway
(e) most dive gear is SS, not Al., so you actually more corrosion concerns with an Al. plate due to galvanic corrosion, compared to a well-made SS plate
(f) depending on your diving conditions (cold/warm.etc), body type and exposure protection, you may find SS is more versatile than Al. I own Al., but solely for travel weight concerns. Otherwise, there is no circumstance where an Al. plate would be the proper one for me to use. Your may be different, but you should determine this before you buy, not after, if possible.
Last edited by CompuDude : 04-25-2008 at 04:53 PM.
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