The Modular Sport Diving System Using a Backplate and Wing

Using a backplate wing and single tank adapter for sport diving.
This system can easily be converted to a doubles config by changing wings. Ideal for entry level sport divers who would like to train towards technical diving.

[ZSharky]

Very instructive, thank you! Is it possible to use a p-weight when using a single tank adapter?

[harrypink]

Great video! Could you please tell me what equipment pieces you are using (harness, backplate, wing and) thanks

[samstenzel]

Great video! Quick question for you - Recently I’ve been looking into getting my first backplate and wing setup. I am trying to find something I can travel with that works well in cold and warm water. Do you have any recommendations?

[mikkosport]

You don't even need the single tank adapter. Instead thread the tank bands trough the wing and backplate holes. Cheaper, lighter and more robust.

[cyberdroid]

Do you need a tank locator strap? I'm talking about that small length of fabric strap with a plastic buckle that I always see on BCD's that I rent. It's there so that if the tank cam band fails, the cylinder will be stopped from simply rising up and out of sight by the locator strap clining to the cylinder valve.

[DrGlax]

Thanks for the video, Pieter. Quick question for you-- I recently picked up Apeks' aluminum backplate, stainless steel STA, and their "Griplock" tank band. Do I need 2 tank bands with this setup or can I get by with just one? If using just one, should I feed the tank band through the top or bottom slot of the STA?

Separately-- do you find that the crotch strap with this setup is necessary? Thanks

[gmussiluz]

Is the single tank adapter strictly necessary or can I attach a low profile screw to the back and put the tank this way?

[RichardSlater]

Maybe you can give some advice to me.


I don't like wings that are long because I am 5 ft 3. I was looking at the wtx single wings 30 or 40 but it would seem as though those wings are fairly long because the entire cylinder sits inside the wing? Hence they say a STA is not needed (I've never seen one in real life)


Would my above assumption be correct? The wing you have in this video looks really small and manageable so I assume the cylinder is fairly big compared to it.


I know people say the length of the wing shouldn't matter but maybe it does when you can feel it on your ass the entire dive or maybe I should just get use to it.. I know you can get a retractor kit for the single apex wings but I don't think that will shorten it, just pull the sides in?


I have the wtx harness currently, Just sold my twins and moving to a single cylinder set up with a 'stage' bottle that I'll use for extra air etc when I need it.