Scout Bladder

[drifter136]

Is the 24# wing on the Scout removable and able to be mounted to a BP? I am thinking about getting the Scout. It seems like a steal at $214 - 10% as a first BC. It would be great if it is removable so that if I ever do want to go to a BP, I will already have a 24# wing, cam bands, and trim pockets for less than $200. All I would need is an alum. BP, harness, and possibly an STA.

[ScottZeagle]

Yes, you can use the bladder on the BP.

[drifter136]

Thank you, Scott

[Largo]

The shop I got my OW cert with (Cape Fear Scuba) used Scouts exclusively in their rental fleet.

I think you are making a good choice.

[Gromit]

How is the wing attached to the backplate? Does it bolt on to the additional holes on the Zeagle backplate or does it thread through the cam bands like how it sits on the Scout? I have a Diverite backplate currently, can I use the Zeagle wing on it and how do I do it?

[ScottZeagle]

The bladder bolts on to a Zeagle backplate with SS screws. Unless you drill holes, I don't think it will work with your DR plate.

[Aussie]

I just recieved my 24lbs scout wing in the mail. It is a sweet little wing and I got to dive with it for the first time today on my Zeagle SS backplate. Its a great size for single tank rig and very streamlined. I like it that much i might buy another one. Got a great price from Scubatoys also

I will end up puting this wing on a Ally backplate and use as my travel wing as it so small.

Aussie

[Vercingetorix]

Originally Posted by ScottZeagle

Yes, you can use the bladder on the BP.

Good to learn this. I have a BP/W (SS and AL plate) with a 35# wing. I've been looking at the Scout as a travel rig. Now that I can use the Scout's 24# wing on my AL plate means a very light, very packable, rig. Both plates have holes drilled at standard 11 inches

//as a side note, I've wanted to start TA training, but no instructor wants me around their students in a BP/W. The Scout would satisfy that need with good quality and a low price.