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LKunze · (This post was last modified: 06-15-2006, 06:09 PM by LKunze.)

DiveRite and Halcyon are a couple of good vendors to look at for Backplate/Wing BC's. I use a Halcyon SS backplate/harness/wing. I prefer the simplicity of the one piece webbing harness. I'd recommend trying both types of harnesses out and deciding for yourself which one you like best. As far as D-rings go you really only "need" three rings. One on each shoulder and one on the left hip. One of my favorite quotes from Jason is "The Christmas Tree look is out" (meaning too many D-rings and danglies on your rig) If diving locally you probably want a steel plate so that you don't have to carry so much weight on your belt. As far as wings go, if you are diving a single tank locally you shouldn't get a wing with any more than 40 lbs. of lift. Wings that are too large end up wrapping around the tank producing the "taco" effect. This will cause more drag. Properly setup, diving a backplate/wing is more stable, has better trim and is more streamlined than any other recreational BC will be.