Why You Should Consider Buying A XDeep Backplate and Harness | The Dive Brief

Why You Should Consider Buying A XDeep Backplate and Harness | The Dive Brief

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In the very first Dive Brief, video Mark talks about why you should consider buying XDeep if you're looking for a new backplate and wing set up.

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[tobiashartung]

Hi Mark, just a quick note, the difference between the Rec and Tec is more than just the harness. The Rec has 13L capacity, the Tec has 19L capacity (classic 16L). I'd say that is quite a substantial difference to consider.

[liamedge]

hi mark, after watching your videos for a while i finally bought a twinset, i love it and i cant wait to dive it

[vnoockthebrain]

Got a ZEN Deluxe a year ago and I love it. You just don't feel it on your back while in water. Amazing feeling. But due to the stupid company policy I had to find a local retailer - you can't just buy it from the company's website. And if you have standard harness and want to change to deluxe - you are on your own. Nobody will tell you how to set it right.
But the quality is fantastic! Trim and buoyancyare so much easier with it. Only two constructional shortcomings ->
1. The weight bags fall out sometimes of the pockets and hang on quick release buckles (creating drag) until your buddy points it out. But not every dive.
2. If you use a 10liter tank, the upper tank strap becomes useless - it is on the valve hight then, so you fix it with only one strap.
In summary: I am very happy to have it, despite of small weak points.

[AirwolfCrazy]

After diving Sidemount I cannot see going back to backmount for most of my diving. The Xdeep Sidemount rig is easy to use and is very customizable. Also the advantages to having the tanks ( single or both sides) on the side is great. The access to everything is easy to get to and fix during an emergency.

[psarmstr]

The Tec sidemount harness also has the option for redundant bladders.

[JamesCarter-tcbo]

I don't know if you mentioned this but several models (Zen, Ghost, Project) have the "comfortable V-shaped crotch strap". I don't know if any other manufacturer has this feature.

[Sharon-whhw]

Great information here love your videos 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[ProjectChimera-]

Hi Mark! I went from dive #15 with a hydros to a fully spec Apeks SS backplate with a 45lb bladder. Being “very” new to diving at that point & knowing that I wanted to go tech I am glad I did. Now @ +/- 100 dives logged most being on my backplate. I can genuinely say & ask “ Why do people not learn on backplates from their OW?”

[bakingcookiesandmakinglamp]

I dive the Zen Deluxe and it is every bit as comfortable as it claims. I bought it immediately after my OW class, and there was no quirky adjustment period. Not only did I not feel suffocated on the surface, but I am able to float upright. It doesn’t push me face down. Another huge advantage is having the inflator/deflator hose located in the center of the wing. It makes dumping air much easier, and it helps immensely when trying to clean and rinse the inside of your bladder.

[mustanggun]

I've dived a Zen a lot when I do dive single tank. Great set up, love it.

[dkjens]

Wow Mark, you're such a salesman, X-Deep must have paid you well for this. Their weight pockets sucks and anybody can build a similar wing system for $200-$300. Knowing that your liteweight travel wing isn't even an X-Deep product makes this even more fun.

[diveinstructordaniel]

Got myself a zeos 2 months ago. I love it

[uhhhpersoniguess]

Now if only they'd get a bigger presence in the US... It took me five dive shops before I could track down a bolt snap

[RingoLombardi]

Got a Zeos about 2 years ago, love it!

[heikowisper]

I have the XDeep Hydros and love it. The Xdeep stuff is very good

[jamiemcmahon]

The XDeep gear is second to none in my opinion. But the Stealth Classic is not what is shown- the classic is a separate bladder and harness, allowing you to move the bladders position. Also the Stealth Tec vs Rec differ in bladder size/lift capacity- I believe you can get either of them with the single piece webbing harness or the QR harness. Top notch stuff though.

[robbiemurderingminion]

Thanks for showing me how sad I am as I own a Xdeep deluxe wing and just bought a full Rec Sidemount setup. Dam need to stop spending money. Although my wing did not come fully assembled

[Dorff_Meister]

I'm strongly considering one of the Stealth BCs. I wish there was a dealer in Austin, TX.

[jinhantan]

Mark, is the zen backplate compatible with standard non Xdeep backplates ?

[Biodoc]

#askmark Which would make a better all purpose setup, backplate and wing or sidemount? Thanks!