My New Freedom SS Backplate

[CWSWine]

Just got my new plate and got it setup and ready to dive. It's the called an Freedom Plate and smaller than my SS Hollis plate but only weights about 9 oz less. Here some photos. You can not use it with a STA but the long holes for the straps gives lot adjustment for tank height. Not sure how it's going to affect trim yet being narrower at the top.

[navyhmc]

Nice!

[fisheater]

Eric (the guy behind the Freedom Plate) is the founder of my dive club (North Coast Divers) and great diver.

Lots of my friends dive with the Freedom Plate and swear by them. Eric is a true craftsman and it shows. He's also into minimalist diving, no wing, just spot on weighting and "old school" dive techniques.

[CompuDude]

Looking sweet...

Eric's a good guy, that's for sure.

Which Mach V is that? 30#?

[DevilDiver]

That's sweet..... I like how the harness is threaded through the top.

[DevilDiver]

How much? Are these available somewhere or are they made to order?

[baywatch106]

What did it cost?

[comet24]

Cost is $150.

Check out this thread on SB.

New Freedom Plates are here! - ScubaBoard

[CWSWine]

Originally Posted by CompuDude

Looking sweet...

Eric's a good guy, that's for sure.

Which Mach V is that? 30#?

That is the 30# Mach...

[CWSWine]

Originally Posted by DevilDiver

How much? Are these available somewhere or are they made to order?

From what I understand, Eric only made 6 this time and he stated it would be quite a while before he makes anymore but it doesn't hurt to ask him.

The way the harness threads the straps are at a better angle and lay flatter than a standard plate.

Like I said the only concerns I have is that I have heavy feet and I worried about the weight shift. It will be the middle of Oct before I will have a chance to dive it but I will report back.

You have to call him to order, so if you ever do plan on 30 to 45 minutes on the phone - he has a really passion of diving and loves to talk about it. Great Guy!!!