Mach V and DR Al Plate

[buddhasummer]

I have a Mach V with cam slots and roll control tabs, can anyone tell me if I can use it with a DiveRite Aluminum plate without the STA, Im not asking about the pros and cons of an STA but rather can I use this wing and plate without the STA?. Also can I use two sex bolts to attach the wing to the plate? Thanks in advance.

[mm2002]

I'm far from an authority, but according to Oxycheq, the roll control tabs are so you don't "need" an STA. That said, I just ordered a Mach V, and I ordered an STA just going by recommendations of fellow forum members who are experienced with using a BP/W rig. It makes sense to me to use one, but it's evidentially not necessary.

[buddhasummer]

Originally Posted by mm2002

I'm far from an authority, but according to Oxycheq, the roll control tabs are so you don't "need" an STA. That said, I just ordered a Mach V, and I ordered an STA just going by recommendations of fellow forum members who are experienced with using a BP/W rig. It makes sense to me to use one, but it's evidentially not necessary.

Thanks for that, Im aware with the roll control tabs an STA is not required but a choice, my concern is more whether or not the slots line up with the plate as if they dont then an STA is required no choice. Thanks

[Splitlip]

yes and yes.

[buddhasummer]

Originally Posted by Splitlip

yes and yes.

Sorry Splitlip, Im a little confused by the "yes and yes" I can read it either way can you elaborate... Cheers

[buddhasummer]

Ahh I get it your "yes and yes" is to post #1....thanks a bit slower today than normal...

[Splitlip]

Originally Posted by buddhasummer

Ahh I get it your "yes and yes" is to post #1....thanks a bit slower today than normal...

Right. I saw my post came behind your response to Mark.

If the wing is bolted to the plate, slots in the plate line up with the slots in the wing. The wing slots are longer than the plate slots. It is actually a good fit in that the top strap will be dead nuts with the top of the top wing slot and the bottom strap dead nuts with the bottom of the bottom wing slot. Even without the sex bolts (or a STA ) it helps to keep the wing from at least sliding up and down when you set up the rig.

[buddhasummer]

Originally Posted by Splitlip

Right. I saw my post came behind your response to Mark.

If the wing is bolted to the plate, slots in the plate line up with the slots in the wing. The wing slots are longer than the plate slots. It is actually a good fit in that the top strap will be dead nuts with the top of the top wing slot and the bottom strap dead nuts with the bottom of the bottom wing slot. Even without the sex bolts (or a STA ) it helps to keep the wing from at least sliding up and down when you set up the rig.

Great, I got it, thanks heaps, appreciate you taking the time to reply and expand...
I may yet still get the STA but at this stage trying to save some money so figured Id try it without first and see how it dives.

[mm2002]

Originally Posted by Splitlip

Right. I saw my post came behind your response to Mark.

If the wing is bolted to the plate, slots in the plate line up with the slots in the wing. The wing slots are longer than the plate slots. It is actually a good fit in that the top strap will be dead nuts with the top of the top wing slot and the bottom strap dead nuts with the bottom of the bottom wing slot. Even without the sex bolts (or a STA ) it helps to keep the wing from at least sliding up and down when you set up the rig.

OK Tim, now you're confusing me. I didn't think the Mach V had the cam strap slots??? Of course, I'm easily confused at this point!

[buddhasummer]

Originally Posted by mm2002

OK Tim, now you're confusing me. I didn't think the Mach V had the cam strap slots??? Of course, I'm easily confused at this point!

Mark,

It depends on what version Mach V you have, the latest version has both cam slots and roll control tabs. So assuming you just ordered from ScubaToys you will be getting the latest version as I did, their web site hasnt been updated and it still describes an earlier version. Hope that clarifies things for you.