Do not dive a backplate

[demisvmax]

This forum was the reason that I sold my Ranger and created my own BP/W. Now I am in the process to convince my wife to retire her Zeagle Lazer. Maybe some cookies will help!

[Byte Me]

I'd been very happy w/ my Ranger LTD for the last two years. A couple minor things bothered me a bit but I couldn't really ever see myself going with something else. But there was always that bit in the back of my mind - "all these BP/W people are SO adamant about how much they like them, there HAS to be something to it!" This summer I dove with a group a few times in Lake Michigan. All had BP/W setup except for my buddy and I. After asking them about things I finally had to find out what all this was about for myself.

I found a Transplate harness, SS plate with a Venture wing for sale. Bought it and gave it a go. Two dives in I had it properly weighted and adjusted. After the second dive I got home, took pictures of the Ranger and put it up for sale. I've since swapped out the Venture for a 30# Oxycheq Mach V wing.

All I can say is "wow", now I know what all the fuss is about. It's like nothing is there. Can't wait to try it in warm water in a 3mm!! I'm down to 4# of lead when wearing my Fusion and HP100 tank. That's 12 less than what I had to put in my Ranger. And the profile is so much smaller in the water, trim is perfect.

[redsoxphan]

I hate to admit it, but I took the plunge...just purchased DSS SS BP & LCD 30# W. Should be here 8/31...looking forward to first BC free dive!!

[Vegas]

Originally Posted by zoey

BTW~ Should I head to the nearest crisis intervention center? I've converted my primary hose to a 7Ft'er?

Oh ya, It's all over for this guy....

did someone get him a cookie yet?

[it_mike]

Originally Posted by Byte Me

I'd been very happy w/ my Ranger LTD for the last two years. A couple minor things bothered me a bit but I couldn't really ever see myself going with something else. But there was always that bit in the back of my mind - "all these BP/W people are SO adamant about how much they like them, there HAS to be something to it!" This summer I dove with a group a few times in Lake Michigan. All had BP/W setup except for my buddy and I. After asking them about things I finally had to find out what all this was about for myself.

I found a Transplate harness, SS plate with a Venture wing for sale. Bought it and gave it a go. Two dives in I had it properly weighted and adjusted. After the second dive I got home, took pictures of the Ranger and put it up for sale. I've since swapped out the Venture for a 30# Oxycheq Mach V wing.

All I can say is "wow", now I know what all the fuss is about. It's like nothing is there. Can't wait to try it in warm water in a 3mm!! I'm down to 4# of lead when wearing my Fusion and HP100 tank. That's 12 less than what I had to put in my Ranger. And the profile is so much smaller in the water, trim is perfect.

They grow up so fast...

Just wait until you hit warm water and ditch the exposure suit! An AL80 and the BP is all you need.

[tk trekers]

Originally Posted by redsoxphan

I hate to admit it, but I took the plunge...just purchased DSS SS BP & LCD 30# W. Should be here 8/31...looking forward to first BC free dive!!

You're really going to like it, Tobin puts out some great equipment. Be sure to watch all of the videos he has posted on the DSS website, some really good tips in there.

[wheelman]

Originally Posted by it_mike

They grow up so fast...

Just wait until you hit warm water and ditch the exposure suit! An AL80 and the BP is all you need.

For sure just a plate and tank is the best thing going. Doing the steel gig, I ditch the exposure and weight belt.