Dive Rite aluminium back plate & harness

RichieG · July 7th, 2006, 03:51 PM

I'm thinking of buying an aluminumn back plate for traveling and I'm looking for a cheaper alternative to Halcyon...

Does anyone know how the Dive Rite (BC1034 Aluminum (1.5 lbs) http://www.diverite.com/Products/Pro...oductID=BC2116 and Basic Harness (BC1063) http://www.diverite.com/Products/Pro...oductID=BC1063 compares to a Halcyon backplate and harness? Does anyone use both?

I'm hoping to use my Halcyon MC storage pack on it along with a Halcyon STA and Eclipse wing (and possibly an Explorer 40 for when diving doubles abroad).

Thanks

Richard

Ziggi · July 7th, 2006, 04:30 PM

Well..it shouldn't make alot of difference between a Halcyon en Diverite backplate + harnass.

Just watch how it's rigged.

Any way..good luck ;-)

**jb2cool** · July 7th, 2006, 04:38 PM

i'm about to 'upgrade' my girlfriend from an Aluminium backplate to a stainless one. You are welcome to borrow the Aluminium one to see how you like it.

As far as the harness goes......it's just the same as any other one piece harness as far as i can see.

Oh, the MC Storage pack won't fit on some brands of backplates. The perimeter holes are in the wrong places.

***EBT*** · July 8th, 2006, 11:54 AM

Jason,

You were fibbed to then. It fits fine on the Agir plates too. Its just a question of hole locations.

/Zak

TobyFish · July 9th, 2006, 01:06 AM

Quote: (Originally Posted by jb2cool)

i'm about to 'upgrade' my girlfriend from an Aluminium backplate to a stainless one.

JB - I've told you this before... a dive-rig is NOT a girlfriend ;-)

bengomez · February 6th, 2009, 02:03 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by jb2cool)

i'm about to 'upgrade' my girlfriend from an Aluminium backplate to a stainless one. You are welcome to borrow the Aluminium one to see how you like it.

As far as the harness goes......it's just the same as any other one piece harness as far as i can see.

Oh, the MC Storage pack won't fit on some brands of backplates. The perimeter holes are in the wrong places.

Man, how is the big difference of aluminum one and the stainless one? just wanna know what it is...

_________________
hot rolled steel plate

ssimps · February 6th, 2009, 02:11 PM

I take it that most backplates would fit most wings of differing manufactre??? I am thinking about getting a new ali B/P for teaching in the pool but don't want to pay the H premium this time!

RichieG · February 6th, 2009, 02:20 PM

Quote: (Originally Posted by ssimps)

I take it that most backplates would fit most wings of differing manufactre??? I am thinking about getting a new ali B/P for teaching in the pool but don't want to pay the H premium this time!

Yes - the twinset / sta bolt holes are all a standard 11" (?) appart. The diverite plate I bought fits my halcyon sta and wing

NickB · February 6th, 2009, 02:43 PM

I wouldn't bother. The aluminium plate is a lot lighter than the steel version but unless you do a lot of travelling with it AND you take your baggage allowance right to the wire, it's a big expense for little return. You'll also have to add more weight when you dive.

soaki · February 6th, 2009, 04:58 PM

I use a OMS ali backplate, with the Diverite harness and a diverite Recwing.
It all works fine

I've also got an OMS STA too which also works fine with everything

July 7th, 2006, 04:38 PM	#3 (permalink)
jb2cool(Offline) Sorry for being a dick Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Bracknell, Berkshire Posts: 1,053	i'm about to 'upgrade' my girlfriend from an Aluminium backplate to a stainless one. You are welcome to borrow the Aluminium one to see how you like it. As far as the harness goes......it's just the same as any other one piece harness as far as i can see. Oh, the MC Storage pack won't fit on some brands of backplates. The perimeter holes are in the wrong places. __________________ http://jb2cool.bulldoghome.com Last edited by jb2cool; July 9th, 2006 at 08:42 AM..

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ssimps(Offline) MarineConserveCambodia Join Date: May 2008 Location: Newcastle Posts: 110	I take it that most backplates would fit most wings of differing manufactre??? I am thinking about getting a new ali B/P for teaching in the pool but don't want to pay the H premium this time! __________________ Stu Don't let it end with a bend! www.marineconservationcambodia.org

February 6th, 2009, 04:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
soaki(Offline) New Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: west midlands, UK Posts: 19	I use a OMS ali backplate, with the Diverite harness and a diverite Recwing. It all works fine I've also got an OMS STA too which also works fine with everything __________________ Soaki - The Norse god of wet things

July 7th, 2006, 03:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
RichieG(Offline) New Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: London Posts: 121	I'm thinking of buying an aluminumn back plate for traveling and I'm looking for a cheaper alternative to Halcyon... Does anyone know how the Dive Rite (BC1034 Aluminum (1.5 lbs) http://www.diverite.com/Products/Pro...oductID=BC2116 and Basic Harness (BC1063) http://www.diverite.com/Products/Pro...oductID=BC1063 compares to a Halcyon backplate and harness? Does anyone use both? I'm hoping to use my Halcyon MC storage pack on it along with a Halcyon STA and Eclipse wing (and possibly an Explorer 40 for when diving doubles abroad). Thanks Richard

July 7th, 2006, 04:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
Ziggi(Offline) New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Amsterdam, the Netherlands Posts: 110	Well..it shouldn't make alot of difference between a Halcyon en Diverite backplate + harnass. Just watch how it's rigged. Any way..good luck ;-)

July 8th, 2006, 11:54 AM	#4 (permalink)
*EBT*(Offline) Just another crouton... Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Brighton Posts: 527	Jason, You were fibbed to then. It fits fine on the Agir plates too. Its just a question of hole locations. /Zak

July 9th, 2006, 01:06 AM	#5 (permalink)
TobyFish(Offline) Fine Upstanding Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: UK Posts: 1,402	Quote: (Originally Posted by jb2cool) i'm about to 'upgrade' my girlfriend from an Aluminium backplate to a stainless one. JB - I've told you this before... a dive-rig is NOT a girlfriend ;-)

February 6th, 2009, 02:03 PM	#6 (permalink)
bengomez(Offline) New Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Phil Posts: 1	Quote: (Originally Posted by jb2cool) i'm about to 'upgrade' my girlfriend from an Aluminium backplate to a stainless one. You are welcome to borrow the Aluminium one to see how you like it. As far as the harness goes......it's just the same as any other one piece harness as far as i can see. Oh, the MC Storage pack won't fit on some brands of backplates. The perimeter holes are in the wrong places. Man, how is the big difference of aluminum one and the stainless one? just wanna know what it is... _________________ hot rolled steel plate

February 6th, 2009, 02:20 PM	#8 (permalink)
RichieG(Offline) New Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: London Posts: 121	Quote: (Originally Posted by ssimps) I take it that most backplates would fit most wings of differing manufactre??? I am thinking about getting a new ali B/P for teaching in the pool but don't want to pay the H premium this time! Yes - the twinset / sta bolt holes are all a standard 11" (?) appart. The diverite plate I bought fits my halcyon sta and wing

February 6th, 2009, 02:43 PM	#9 (permalink)
NickB(Offline) Now with added JJ Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: . Posts: 861	I wouldn't bother. The aluminium plate is a lot lighter than the steel version but unless you do a lot of travelling with it AND you take your baggage allowance right to the wire, it's a big expense for little return. You'll also have to add more weight when you dive.