On  Saturday, February 14, 2004 1:25 AM, Huw wrote:

> For a while I've been wanting a backplate for travel use - designed for
> single tanks (I've never been convinced that a 'single tank adapter' on a
> plate designed for twins is really an optimal solution, apart from having
> to transport all those separate parts), slightly smaller and lighter, and
> adressing several design weaknesses of my current Portland MkIII plate...
(snip)
> http://www.huwporter.com/scuba/hplate.html
> http://www.huwporter.com/scuba/backplate.png

> The spare pieces  have sold already, but I'm considering a second batch.
> Comments welcome!

G'Day, Huw!  That looks pretty neat.  The only comment that I'd offer is
making provision for attaching a backplate pouch - absolutely essential for
holding a selection of suitably wrapped sandwiches, collapsible snorkels,
comics and other things!  :-)

The price looks good, too!  :-)

Strike