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#5802
Modular Harness/BC
csemenko - 4/23/2009 9:10 AM
Category: Survey
Replies: 30

I am trying to get a feel for what others think about modular systems with back plates and various BC Bladders to attach. I see mostly Tech divers using them; however, I’ve dove a few times with guys using a 6lb steel back plate for recreational ocean diving. I thought it was a good idea at the time. What is your choice when diving a modular harness/BC? If you don’t dive one but have buddies who do, what is their style of choice?
#2157
MouthBreather - 7/08/2009 9:14 PM
[Choose #1] Never used a plate, but it intrigues me. I believe they are designed for swimmin in one (horizontal) position only. So how easy would it be for me to have fun swimming in all the other positions?
#30
JDIVER - 6/07/2009 4:08 PM
[Choose #3] Scuba Pro Knighthawk rocks
#3979
DalelynnSims - 6/02/2009 6:26 AM
[Choose #1] ALU with my doubles in fresh water is all the weight I need wit the drysuit. singlet tank is a stainless and 6lb sta again no other weight req if diving my 77 or 100 steel tanks
#1602
LONGTAILBDA - 5/05/2009 8:56 PM
[Choose #3] transpac and transplate
#48
A799 - 5/01/2009 9:13 PM
[Choose #2] OMS comfort harness II stainless backplate
#20470
LatitudeAdjustment - 4/30/2009 7:06 AM
[Choose #1] I’ve added OMS weight pockets to travel & cold water BP’s
#2225
DiveNClimb - 4/28/2009 8:42 AM
[Choose #2] 8lb backplate & Venture wing. I love the versatiity. Drisuit to shorty and completly adjustabe and adaptable.
#10
scubadad - 4/27/2009 3:04 AM
[Choose #5] I’m not cool enough for the back plate/harness yet
#28736
RAWalker - 4/24/2009 2:29 PM
[Choose #2] I use a OMS deluxe comfort harness. If you can’t easily do the chicken wing manuver you need at least one shoulder release for safety.
#5471
DiveBuddyChgo - 4/23/2009 10:36 PM
[Choose #1] Its so much better diving with.. Streamline and balanced.. Recrational Diving
#11850
TColJeep - 4/23/2009 9:54 PM
[Choose #4] OMS IQ Pack
#2636
NWKatShark - 4/23/2009 1:36 PM
[Choose #2] There’s so many possible combinations for whatever it is you’re doing. Modular systems are great because you can change part of it, instead of an entire new BCD.
#4586
Jen-Michael - 4/23/2009 11:30 AM
[Choose #1] I’ve used everything on this list and eventually settled on a simple rig.
#2245
MDW - 4/23/2009 11:17 AM
[Choose #1] I like to use the same familiar setup for all dives - rec or tech, cold or warm - just change suit, wing, & tank.