Oh, from the looks of it I just thought that you and your twin brother had a disagreement!
Thanks a lot Lloyd. I asked that seller a shipping question before I bid and you bought it before I could get an answer. I do have a question for you, I'll send a PM.LloydS wrote: ↑Sun Nov 17, 2019 5:01 am11/17/19
Whew! Thank you Scott!!! I purchased the rig you recommended off eBay! Possibly the only remaining "Argonaut Universal Back Plate for Double Hose Regulators" up for sale in the world at the moment. What a relief to finally find one, with the harness and wings included! I couldn't be happier!
Also, thanks for this tip, "For your need to exit the harness add a weight belt buckle to one of the shoulder straps."
I hadn't thought of that. Great idea! I'll do it.
I guess my last order of business before actually going diving is to figure out how to attach 36 pounds of weight to the rig. (Yes, believe it or not I recently got back from Cozumel and that's how much weight I actually needed just to be neutral) I had hoped the backplate would be heavier, but it's very light (1 lb 5 oz). And someone told me that a simple weight belt would NOT be a good idea because then you'd have two buckles at your waist (the harness buckle and the weight belt buckle).
So if you or anyone has a suggestion for what to use to carry that large amount of weight (36 lbs), or how to distribute it, or a link to pockets or whatever, I'd be most appreciative.
Thanks so much!
-Lloyd Stewart
Thanks a lot Lloyd. I asked that seller a shipping question before I bid and you bought it before I could get an answer. I do have a question for you, I'll send a PM.LloydS wrote: ↑Sun Nov 17, 2019 5:01 am11/17/19
Whew! Thank you Scott!!! I purchased the rig you recommended off eBay! Possibly the only remaining "Argonaut Universal Back Plate for Double Hose Regulators" up for sale in the world at the moment. What a relief to finally find one, with the harness and wings included! I couldn't be happier!
Also, thanks for this tip, "For your need to exit the harness add a weight belt buckle to one of the shoulder straps."
I hadn't thought of that. Great idea! I'll do it.
I guess my last order of business before actually going diving is to figure out how to attach 36 pounds of weight to the rig. (Yes, believe it or not I recently got back from Cozumel and that's how much weight I actually needed just to be neutral) I had hoped the backplate would be heavier, but it's very light (1 lb 5 oz). And someone told me that a simple weight belt would NOT be a good idea because then you'd have two buckles at your waist (the harness buckle and the weight belt buckle).
So if you or anyone has a suggestion for what to use to carry that large amount of weight (36 lbs), or how to distribute it, or a link to pockets or whatever, I'd be most appreciative.
Thanks so much!
-Lloyd Stewart
Nice description. I think that "weight belt coming loose" problem is more significant than many realize, especially for new divers who could end up on a speedy trip to the surface. It happened to my wife just 2 days ago, but fortunately she was still at the surface and she caught the belt before it got away.tripplec wrote: ↑Tue Nov 19, 2019 6:55 pmI have a Hollis pocket weight belt that I Ffipped the buckle to the other side. Then I nelt on a rock at 50' down trying to decide if I wanted to grab the fish on my spear, or my belt which was layng across my calves. The weight belt (pocket style) was cheaply made with one strap thinner than the other.
Nice description. I think that "weight belt coming loose" problem is more significant than many realize, especially for new divers who could end up on a speedy trip to the surface. It happened to my wife just 2 days ago, but fortunately she was still at the surface and she caught the belt before it got away.tripplec wrote: ↑Tue Nov 19, 2019 6:55 pmI have a Hollis pocket weight belt that I Ffipped the buckle to the other side. Then I nelt on a rock at 50' down trying to decide if I wanted to grab the fish on my spear, or my belt which was layng across my calves. The weight belt (pocket style) was cheaply made with one strap thinner than the other.
35 miles west of Fort Worth.
Hi David, and welcome to the Board. Everything you never wanted to know (and more) about DH diving can be found here!davidthornburgh wrote: ↑Fri May 15, 2020 4:58 pmI'm a new double hose owner (took my Royal Aquamaster to Belize right before THE SHUTDOWN) and am looking for some advice on backplates. Of course I'd love to buy a VDH plate but since that's not a current option I'm looking for a good alternative. I dived the RAM with my Scubapro Knighthawk and it was OK, but a) single tank band made me nervous and b) I don't think it positioned the can close enough to my body. Ideas? BTW, I LOVED diving the reg.
Thanks, James. Any pattern handy? DavidJames wrote: ↑Sun May 17, 2020 8:07 pmI don't have much experience with mine yet, but the first 2 dives on it were with a DIY BPW that I made.... the plate is hand cut from a plastic cutting board. Works like a champ, and cost me $5 at big lots. Cutting your own might be a good short term solution, while you hunt for the perfect answer.
I've only used the cuttingboard plates (my kids use them too) with home made wings, but you can cut the tank strap slots to match whatever wing you want to use.
Respectfully,
James
Thanks, Mark. Never considered that! Any recommendations for a particular harness and bands?ScubaLawyer wrote: ↑Fri May 15, 2020 7:01 pmHi David, and welcome to the Board. Everything you never wanted to know (and more) about DH diving can be found here!davidthornburgh wrote: ↑Fri May 15, 2020 4:58 pmI'm a new double hose owner (took my Royal Aquamaster to Belize right before THE SHUTDOWN) and am looking for some advice on backplates. Of course I'd love to buy a VDH plate but since that's not a current option I'm looking for a good alternative. I dived the RAM with my Scubapro Knighthawk and it was OK, but a) single tank band made me nervous and b) I don't think it positioned the can close enough to my body. Ideas? BTW, I LOVED diving the reg.
One option I use often when traveling (and sometimes at home) is the no-backplate option. With just bands and a harness you can still install a back inflation unit and DH can placement is optimally directly against the back and between the shoulder blades. My 2psi. Mark
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