Back Plates & Wings 101

[Sasha_K]

Being a junior diver, I was very confused with all the talk here regarding BP&W. In my beginner class they never mentioned it, so I decided to do a little search. On this forum there isn't a good, comprehensive description of what the thing exactly is (for long time I thought it is something you just add to your current setup).

For a good andunbiased overview go to Backplate and wing - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

to learn more. It certainly helped me.

[Martin2]

This is really good information--thanks

[Charles R]

Good site thanks.

[longtailbda]

Great description and site keep up the good work.

[cummings66]

I was tempted to edit the page to add the popular brands out there and links to their webpages. Other than that the site is fairly good, I think better pictures of the plates and wings separated would be nice.

[CompuDude]

Backplates and harnesses:




Single tank wing:


Double tank wing:


STA (Single Tank Adapter):


Common Acronyms you'll find on this site (and others):
Scuba Acronyms

Any questions?

[hooligan]

Nice work CompuDude!

Originally Posted by CompuDude

Any questions?

Once quick question.... Where do babies come from?

[crpntr133]

Originally Posted by CompuDude

Backplates and harnesses:




Single tank wing:


Double tank wing:


STA (Single Tank Adapter):


Common Acronyms you'll find on this site (and others):
Scuba Acronyms

Any questions?

Of course those aren't the only brands that are available. Some might thinks so but most know better.

[CompuDude]

Originally Posted by crpntr133

Of course those aren't the only brands that are available. Some might thinks so but most know better.

They're example photos, dude, not a comprehensive listing of brands. I was addressing Cummings66's wish for better/clear photos of an un-assembled rig. I don't see much point to posting photos of every brand out there, since there's little significant variation.

Hooligan, ask your girlfriend, and if you're lucky, she'll show you.

[hooligan]

Originally Posted by CompuDude

Hooligan, ask your girlfriend, and if you're lucky, she'll show you.

If I had a girlfriend, I think my wife would probably be pretty upset.