Best Entry-Level Backplate & Wing? #askmark #scuba @ScubaDiverMagazine

Best Entry-Level Backplate & Wing? #askmark #scuba @ScubaDiverMagazine

DrDorkin
@drdorkin
#AskMark Love the videos! What would your recommendations be for a beginner bpw?

#scuba #scubadiving #scubadiver
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[bloodymarvelous]

The answer is: Yes.
The fact that you're opting for a BP&W is commendable. The whole point of a BP&W is that it will grow with you, both literally and figuratively. You go up or down a size, you adjust your harness. You progress to a different dive configuration, you add/remove parts.

It doesn't really matter what brand you go for, they're all great.
I've gone for the Apeks because I could get it at a huge discount, but I would've been just as happy with a Hollis, XDeep, Mares, or whatever. Even though I dive tropical, I've gone for the steel backplate, and I've opted for the most lift capacity because the prices weren't that far apart, and I figure it's better to have it and not need it, than need it and not have it.

[williamwells]

I like the HOG Total Buoyancy System. It's a complete package, but you can pick and choose what you get with it.

[sammoyers]

Mark, I am currently looking at the Scubapro Pro Harness with steel backplate, coupled with the APEX WTX-DT60R. I like the redundant 60 bladder in the APEX, and I just like the Scubapro harness and backplate.
Do you foresee any issues with mating those two up?

[PabloBeltran]

#AskMark Hey Mark, awesome video as always :) I just got an Xdeep Zen myself and I'm loving it.
This brings me to my questions:
I rinse my wing and back plate after every dive, but should I disassemble it from time to time to wash the parts that aren't directly exposed (back of the plate, inside of the wing)?
Also, the straps that come with the Zen are quite rigid, would you recommend swapping the webbing with a more malleable one or is the rigidness an advantage?
Last question, I also just got myself a ScubaPro Nova Scotia. I've heard that they are somewhat delicate, particularly the wrist and ankle cuffs, as well as the zipper. How should I take care of my suit so it lasts for the longest possible time?
Thank you for all your answers! :D

[obobiiu]

What do you think about Halcyon? I am a new diver and I am looking for the best gear from the start. I am deciding between Hydro Pros and BP/W. Everyone says BP/W.

[harambeexpress]

XDeep Zeos is what I went with, and if you wear a wetsuit I'm not convinced you need to waste money on the "deluxe" padding. Downside is that it doesn't come with trim pockets by default... But upside is you can just add some when ordering and you get customisation options too.

[山姆日记]

Hi what do you think about akuana sonic? Because I am looking for nice looking and budget backwing bcd

[QuickQuips]

Dgx is what I run with now. Doesn't need the sta.

[krcevdt]

#askmark i love your videos, what's your opinion about tecline peanut asymmetric wing, is a good product? I read some mixed review online . Thank you

[EnergiZeScuba]

My first bp/wing is the zen from xdeep. Steel plate, cause i dive in german lakes😂

[wallacesify]

Love my XDeep Zen, standard with stainless backplate 👍👍

[martinmcwhorter]

Tecline had some nice complete starter sets.

[jasonmoody]

#askMARK BUYANCY CONTROL .. DRYSUIT OR BCD .which to use as recently passed my drysuit specialty and reading so many different opinions on this topic . Would love to hear your take on the subject .love the channel by the way

[GI-AUS]

Affordable & Good options: Xdeep Zeos 13 Standard, or the Dive Gear Express Gears Singles BPW. About 13L of Lift is PLENTY for most single tank divers, you will only ever use about 8~9L of it, at most.

[jarodcallander]

#askMark
Can you please compare a traditional backplate and wing setup with Dive Rite transpac? Essentially regarding buoyancy. Really love the content and info, thanks.

[pete.watsons]

#askmark
Hi Mark, getting back in the water after quite a long break. Started diving back in ‘93 for around 10 years…diving was mainly in the English Channel off Dover, Malta, Gozo, Scapa and few others. I’m def not going back to 2min bottom times with all the kit in crap viz 😂. In recent years, found myself doing more holiday dives. This year already dived Gozo and Sharm area. Just purchased AL compact Pro regs, suunto Vyper novo with transmitter and now at the point of what style of bcd do I go for? I have an ok budget, so open to backplates, wings, Scubapro Hydros styles etc, but want the right set up so don’t have to change in the future. Main places plan to dive are warmer waters.

[stevehowe]

#askmark, yet again another great video thanks from all of us who watch learn the tricks and tips from you. Been diving a few years now and decided to move across to twins for next year so have just got old custom diver TDB set up and wanted to put new wing on to the back plate harness but fancy a bright colour so any recommendations please. Also thinking of inverted setup also to ease valve control.
Regards
Steve

[ahmadkaddoura]

thanks for this video.. how to determine the size of a pre-assembles BP/W BCD when buying it online ? thanks

[pelser]

Hi there I have. Question.. I’m looking for a bcd\wing for divers with a weak back. High risk of hernia or smaller back problems. What would you, recommend? Thanks in advance. Keep up the good work..

[timgosling]

I prefer the aluminum backplate, because it is lighter for travel and I don't mind the extra kilo of lead to offset that. I like the one piece harness because it's fine to get on and off without any clips so why have them. But if you get everything from the same manufacturer you are at least sure there won't be any surprises. Apeks and XDeep are my favourites but it's a personal thing. I agree it was daunting to start with, but they are actually very simple to put together and there's lots of guidance on line.