The Ultimate Guide To Backplate and Wing BCDs - Modern Diver

The world of backplates can be an intimidating beast however with the right guidance you wont regret giving it a shot! Learn all there Is to know about modern backplates and wings!

Time Codes
0:00 - Intro
1:56 - Why backplates are better
4:12 - Harness options
12:42 - Plates
18:03 - Wings
24:53 - Single tank adapter and tank straps

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[garrettbarker]

You actually sold me my first halcyon backplate BCD at DDS and been using it for two years now and love it. Awesome video!

[cow]

That’s the best overall Bp/W guide I’ve seen! Thank you! I myself dive the DGX bp/w

[christopheroconnor]

Good video. As someone just getting into the sport, clear and concise information where you keep it simple without talking down to the viewer always wins. Well done.

[wolfgang]

Wow... That was probably the best video that gives all of the necessary information on backplate/wing BCDs... I feel much more confident about spending money on this type of system.

[manuelploner]

Thank you for this video! Exactly what I was searching for. I want to get into tech diving this year and wanted to upgrade my bcd to a backplate and now I have a better idea of how everything works and what to look for!

[roether]

Great video, I'm a new diver getting ready to purchase my first BCD and you answered many of my questions, thanks

[jmw]

The community needed a video like this. Great work.

[djknauss]

im trying to decide between the halcyon infinity and eclipse. great video, thanks

[cathyjerrems]

Thank you so much for this lesson on BP. Wonderful presentation.

[MatthewAzzopardi]

Great video Chris! I had a great time getting my AOW from you and another great time watching your videos. Keep it up man.

[hershshah]

Awesome and informative video! Thanks for putting in the effort to post!

[thejanbalster]

Really informative and thank you for taking the time to make this video and sharing you knowledge.

[johnteng]

A great presentation which was very thorough! Thank you.

[Mr.Blue.Sky.i]

Great video! Thank you so much for this knowledge! Wow all my questions answered.

[jonnieinbangkok]

A very informative and well presented explanation of the use and benefits of a backplate and wing BCD system. Much thanks.

[bloodymarvelous]

This is THE MOST complete overview of BP&W setups and options on YouTube.
The only mistake/oversight is that a DIR setup has 5 D-rings, not 3. There are also two D-rings on the crotch strap.

My BP&W setup is as follows (including accessories on the harness)
- 3mm stainless steel backplate (Apeks).
- Single piece harness (Apeks).
- 40lb single tank PSD wing (Apeks WTX-D40 PSD).
- Stainless steel single tank adapter (Apeks).
- 2 griplock cam bands (Apeks) threaded on the single tank adapter.
- 2 trim weight pockets (Apeks WSX) threaded on the cam bands.
- Hose retainer (Apeks).
- 2 line cutters (EezyCut Trilobite), 1 on the waist strap, 1 on the right shoulder strap.
- Serrated folding knife (Spyderco Salt 2 C88SBBK2) clipped to right shoulder D-ring.
- (Backup) dive light (Apeks Luna Mini) clipped to left shoulder D-ring.
- Emergency whistle (Storm whistle) split ring on left shoulder bungee.
- Trauma shears (XShear) in a pouch (DiveRite) bungeed to the corrugated hose.

In my tech shorts (Fourth Element) I carry:
- 2 dSMB's, one yellow, one orange (both Apeks) in left pocket.
- 2 spools, a 15m (Apeks purple), and a 30m (Apeks Halo orange) in left pocket.
- Wetnotes (Apeks) in my left pocket.
- Snorkel (XS Scuba Cargo) in my right pocket.
- Spare mask (Apeks VX1 UV Cut) in my right pocket.
- Mesh clean-up bag (SSI Ocean Blue) in my right pocket.
- Spare double-ender bolt snap in my right zippered pocket.

The regulator is in a long hose configuration:
- Apeks MTX first stage
- Apeks MTX primary second stage on a 210 cm rubber hose and small bolt snap.
- Apeks MTXV secondary second stage on a 65 cm rubber hose with 90° elbow and bungee necklace.
- Apeks brass & glass SPG on a 65 cm rubber hose and large bolt snap.
- Shearwater Swift transmitter on a 7.5 cm rubber hose (ScubaPro).

All bolt snaps are XDeep NX bolt snaps, except the spare one because I might not get it back.
- Small bolt snaps: Primary second stage, dive light, pocket knife, and wetnotes.
- Large bolt snap: SPG
- Double-ended bolt snaps: Both spools, spare mask.

[phgachoud]

amazing source of complete infos about backplates on DIR thx!

[pampawronski]

Thanks for the video. It really helped me to purchase my first BCD!

[seanlotz]

Great video Chris! I created my own BP/W set-up last year using a DGX Wing - combining that with parts from four other manufacturers, and I love the modularity, customization and just how well it works. That said, it sure would have been nice to have this video then, as it would have saved me MANY hours of research!! Another great video; keep up the great work..👍

[michaelanderberg]

Thank you very much for a very informational and insightful video! You've gained a subscriber.