Laugh if you want ;)

[LCFrigon]

This may seem like a silly question since I have tried to research it on the internet, but have found only one answer.

How do most wings attach to a back plate? The answer I found showed the tank's cam bands holding the wing in place.

Reading the ads for wings i see things like 11 inch holes fit most bps.

I figure that there are different ways of doing this but have no real idea.

Like I said laugh at my ignorance if you'd like but after wiping your eyes dry, please answer the question....photos would be great hahaha.

Thanks,
Lorne

[DollFin]

Originally Posted by LCFrigon

This may seem like a silly question since I have tried to research it on the internet, but have found only one answer.

How do most wings attach to a back plate? The answer I found showed the tank's cam bands holding the wing in place.

Reading the ads for wings i see things like 11 inch holes fit most bps.

I figure that there are different ways of doing this but have no real idea.

Like I said laugh at my ignorance if you'd like but after wiping your eyes dry, please answer the question....photos would be great hahaha.

Thanks,
Lorne

There are no stupid questions... only stupid people! *JK* Actually sorry I can't help you with your question but I'm sure some helpful soul will be by with the information you seek.

[LCFrigon]

Originally Posted by DollFin

There are no stupid questions... only stupid people! *JK* Actually sorry I can't help you with your question but I'm sure some helpful soul will be by with the information you seek.

My mother used to say that to me right before she beat me

[navyhmc]

Again, not a stupid question. You don't know, you asked. This is a smart thing to do.

To answer your question: Wings attach to BPs by one of three typical methods:

Doubles: The tank bands are 11" apart on center and the long bolts that tighten up the bands is long enough to go throught the back plate and are secured usually with the enclosed wing nuts. The wing is placed between the tanks and the plate and the bolts go through the holes/grommets in the wing

Singles: can be attached two ways: The most usual one is by using a Single Tank Adapter (appreviated STA) that has a pair of bolts on 11" centers. The STA is attached to the tank with tank bands, the wing is between the STA and the BP and secured with the same wing nuts.

The other way is to attach tank bands to the back plate using the two slots that are designed for the bands. The wing is between the bands and the tanks.

Hope that helps.

[oddbod]

on my singles I have additionally also used Zip ties through the bold holes as I find it keeps the wing out of the way when changing tanks, Ive also seen Stainless Steel "Book Bolts" used in the same way.

[cummings66]

I think we have the answer now, nobody laughed either. That's good. The only poor question is the one you don't ask, never be afraid to ask questions.

[mwhities]

Originally Posted by oddbod

on my singles I have additionally also used Zip ties through the bold holes as I find it keeps the wing out of the way when changing tanks, Ive also seen Stainless Steel "Book Bolts" used in the same way.

https://www.deepseasupply.com/index.php?page=video

Mounting a wing.

That's why I love DSS's gear.

[LCFrigon]

Originally Posted by cummings66

I think we have the answer now, nobody laughed either. That's good. The only poor question is the one you don't ask, never be afraid to ask questions.

Oh people were laughing..they just were polite enough to do it on the inside

Thanks for the great answers everyone!
Lorne

[LCFrigon]

Originally Posted by mwhities

https://www.deepseasupply.com/index.php?page=video

Mounting a wing.

That's why I love DSS's gear.

Great vid...I saw another one from them which showed the guy doing it in 10 seconds...was interesting, but not as informative as the one you linked.

Cheers,
Lorne

[RoyN]

I would also use an STA has that mounts the harness, backplate, and the wings together. This only works for single tank though.