I tried a backplate with single tank adaptor a few
years back, and didn't like it at all. That's why the
old scubapro bc went to Kwaj.

But this rig looks pretty nice, and the price is nice
too! Of course there is the problem of the plummeting
USD and shipping to the states.....

David H.

--- David Strike <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> 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


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