How to Build a Backplate & Harness System (BP/W) | Master Series

[@flowstatedivers]

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[@wegothooked2610]

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[@flowstatedivers]

Our pleasure!

[@nitromax5150]

I agree

[@miks8]

I cannot stress enough how much I agree with this comment!

[@AlohaWaterMan]

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[@flowstatedivers]

haha :) thanks a lot

[@richardwilson1937]

I never thought I could be so entertained watching someone assemble a backplate but I was! You guys always nail it. Loved the bit about the WKPP at the start.

[@flowstatedivers]

Thanks so much for taking the time, watching our video :)

[@whitefury3777]

A beautiful and simple explanation of something a lot of divers may be intimidated by. Thank you for this!! Keep up the great work!

[@flowstatedivers]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@danewood2309]

Thank you for putting up such informative videos, this is a great channnel. I'm coming back into diving after being away for nearly 30 years, My dive skills predate BCD's and I'm out of touch with current dive kit, so I'm spending 3 weeks in Thailand in October taking the PADI Open Water Diver and Advanced open Water Diver Courses. to familiarise myself with current kit.For my BCD I've been looking at the XDeep, Mares and Tecline BP/W sets, but after watching a large number of these videos and especially this video , i think I may just build my own BP/W .. so I get exactly what i want

[@flowstatedivers]

Welcome back to diving! Glad to hear that you find our videos helpful! Building your own BP/W is a far better option than any readily available units. Good luck with your setup! Get in touch if you have any specific questions regarding your equipment or diving progress!

[@MrNeobuxer]

I've been diving for 15 years with backplates, yet I enjoyed this video so much as If it's the first time I ever see one. I also enjoyed the precise adjustments standard in serious agencies GUE, UTD, ISE

[@flowstatedivers]

Thanks very much and we are glad you enjoyed this video. We are working hard on delivering more so stay tuned! :)

[@Babmajom88]

Another amazing video! Educational, no bullshit, real helpful tips, clear instructions!! And on top of it all, perfect timing as I'm just about to buy parts and setup my own harness, so it's extremely useful as I'm not gonna buy anything I don't need, and I know exactly what and how to do to have the best system! Thank you guys for the hard work you do to educate all divers out there!

[@harambeexpress]

Not all backplates have 3 holes at the top unfortunately. My preference is to have 3, but many have just two. I think even some Halcyon ones only have 2. Also holes around the edge of the backplate should be spaced in a standard manner to allow for a lift-bag pocket. I think Tecline, XDeep, DTD and Halcyon. I just picked up a Mares XR aluminium plate (with not-quite standard lift bag pouch holes) that weighs 634g because with drysuit (thin undergarments) and steel twinset I was slightly overweighted with a steel backplate (2.4kg, XDeep) as I had "forfeited the ability to control buoyancy with breath control" as you have previously put it. Awesome video. I tend to reference Innerspace Explorers videos, but this is yet another of yours I will recommend to people.

[@nitromax5150]

I love my back plate

[@miks8]

I went back to my backplate config to confirm that I have rigged it properly - thanks for tips that are always unique & value adding. I always learn and improve something from every video! That is amazing! Please do more DIR videos and the history behind that , its super insightful

[@flowstatedivers]

Thanks for watching! Part 2 is coming up shortly so stay tuned 😉

[@alessandromarrocco5854]

Thankyou! best scuba channel on the web, amazing!

[@PanamaDiveAdventure]

De los mejores videos que he visto de cómo configurar un backplate, los felicito por su trabajo. Mis mejores deseos para ustedes.

[@flowstatedivers]

¡Muchas gracias y nos alegra que hayas disfrutado nuestro video!

[@PanamaDiveAdventure]

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[@mustafamaged9112]

Guys you're truly the best diving content out there! I am always happy to see a new video notification or even watch old videos over and over, absolute scuba gold! Please keep up the greeaaat work!

[@flowstatedivers]

Wow, thanks! Much appreciated!

[@albertokusmic9239]

Great explanation and top notch footage, as usual. Thanks for sharing! 👌

[@CPhillips88]

I've just adjusted my BP&W based on your excellent recommendations. Looking forward to trying it out in the water, thank you!

[@flowstatedivers]

That's amazing! I'm sure it will work out great! Let us know :)

[@AG-dh4fy]

I wish I'd seen this a few weeks ago. I went with a dive rite transplate harness because, being a new diver, continuous webbing looked so intimidating to me.

[@Babmajom88]

You can just buy the webbing and change it. Use whatever D-rings and other accessories from the original. I just bought webbing from X-deep, it was only €15 with the premade hole in the middle. I think it's 3.5 metre long and you can cut it to your size once you adjusted it on your backplate. I prefer the continuous webbing as it's minimalist, no unnecessary buckles etc.

[@darylkrause9376]

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[@flowstatedivers]

Great to read such feedback and it's good that someone appreciates the content we put out :) thanks!

[@JazzGearZ4]

Great videos! The information is provided in a quality, understandable and visual manner. Maximum information content and good structured material.

[@flowstatedivers]

Much appreciated!

[@maximtaylor]

Great and useful video, thank you. Just a small thing to add (13.10mins) - some V-type crotch strap designs are ok to use with a D-ring for DPV use. XDeep ghost in my case.

[@Shems-D]

As always a pure pleasure to see your video the best scuba diving Chanel by far !! Keep going and thank you for every minute of your video.

[@flowstatedivers]

Thank you!

[@ILLA1G]

This channel is incredible. Please keep it up.

[@flowstatedivers]

Thanks, will do!

[@sebastien2487]

Absolute top informations, thank you again for this crystal clear video 🙏🏼 You are state of the art and passionate divers 💎 For instance, I prefer to use fixed D-ring (the ones that are fused with the triglide in one piece) for my waist as I find them more convenient to attach bulky carbon bailouts. Thank you again for promoting DIR and KISS philosophy 🙏🏼

[@flowstatedivers]

Thanks very much! Stay tuned for more :)

[@TheodoreJudah]

I abandoned my jacket bcd after 20 dives because my curiosity led me to DIR and I made my own BP/W. Soon after I converted my wife too!

[@flowstatedivers]

Smart decision. There's absolutely no legitimate justification for even continuing the production of Jacket BCs let alone using them. We included a glimpse of history in the video to underscore its significance for all divers. By doing so, we aim to foster a sense of common understanding, leading to a natural inclination toward sensible choices and hopefully more divers will be open to positive change just like yourself. Keep it up!

[@paradome8435]

this was an eye opener to me, I'm browsing the web to order the bits, can't wait to get going with this!

[@LordF100]

Awesome Video and Content! 🎉

[@flowstatedivers]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed! Stay tuned as we will be releasing a lot of new content soon.

[@karlschlitzer7934]

Quality video

[@traddacharlie]

Great content, love it!

[@flowstatedivers]

Glad you liked it. Stay tuned for more videos :)

[@Tombo5150]

The video mentions that 7 triglides are required, 4xSS and 3xsaw toothed. Did I miss in the video where the saw tooth triglides were used or recommended?

[@flowstatedivers]

Thanks for your comment! I suggest using the serrated type in areas where you want the webbing to stay secure due to the weight of the cylinder. For a single-cylinder setup, this isn't typically necessary, but it becomes quite useful for twinsets. We recommend using it on both sides of the bottom slots on your backplate and for your crotch strap. If you're using a DPV, the crotch strap will experience some pressure depending on the scooter's power output.

[@bullhippo9023]

This style back plate may be what I am looking for. I am diving vintage double hose regs and I can't seem to get the tank and reg close enough to my back and shoulders with modern day back packs. If I was going to use the system with a single tank, would I add tank bands to the pre existing slots I see?

[@flowstatedivers]

Yeah, using a single tank adapter is advisable but not necessary. Without one, you could certainly thread the tank bands through the pre-cut holes on the wing and backplate; however, it's going to make it cumbersome to strap onto the cylinder every time you go diving. I would recommend looking into options for a low-profile single tank adapter, such as the ones produced by xDeep. This will provide you with flexibility and keep your cylinder close to your back.

[@tim56836o]

@flowstatedivers - I have a Wing Setup as well. I am wondering, if we try to aim for a minimalistic set up. Where do you place your weights for a warm water/ mono setup? When you have to store 4-6kg weights. Do you use trim pockets on the tank belts? Do you add trim pockets to the harness? I would assume you are not using a weight belt, neither any "ditchable weight pockets".

[@flowstatedivers]

Correct. A combination of pockets on the camband, bottom of the tank and directly attached to the backplate. Have a look at our correct weighing video and you can see how we do that in details

[@rafaeltab]

I am very curious, what is your guys recommended setup for side mount diving?

[@flowstatedivers]

We are working on a whole sidemount series, so stay tuned for that 😉

[@rafaeltab]

​@@flowstatedivers Very very excited! Hoping to come to teneriffe for sidemount somewhere soon!

[@ceisele1080]

Well done. recommended vendor sources for webbing, hardware, etc?

[@flowstatedivers]

@ceisele1080 It's a tough call. We are completely brand-neutral, so we select the best components from various manufacturers. Currently, we prefer Tecline plates as their webbing has the ideal stiffness. Apeks also offers some excellent products.

[@dylanw6007]

Do you prefer nylon webbing or something softer?

[@dylanw6007]

Do you prefer nylon webbing or something softer?

[@flowstatedivers]

Hey, we prefer polyamide which is stronger than regular nylon and totally resistant to water, including sea water. it's important not to use just any' webbing for example the stuff they sell for climbing because it has to be water resistant to a higher degree. If you buy webbing from a scuba gear manufacturer, you will surely get what you need. The trick is to find the right softness but that depends on your personal taste really

[@mgelax]

Which d ring do you recommend to use the serrated tri-glide? I didn’t catch that in the video and I can’t see since it never zoomed in. I’m guessing on the shoulder d rings. What about a welded/fixed d ring? Some people use those so they always point down.

[@flowstatedivers]

The serrated tri-glides are engineered to endure heavy loads, and their optimal placement is at the base of the backplate where the shoulder loop terminates. This location is crucial because without them, the adjustments to the shoulder loop can shift due to the cylinder's weight. Fixed d-rings aren't recommended. You should be able to interact with your d-rings without visual reference and when you can turn them 180 degrees relative to the webbing, it will make the process much easier and intuitive.

[@mgelax]

@@flowstatedivers Thanks! It wasn't entirely clear in the video! And no matter how "standardized" everyone thinks it is, there still seems to be a lot of variation in the little details (and some strong opinions to match!)

[@mgelax]

@@flowstatedivers Which backplate do you recommend for a very short, very thin diver? My daughter is just under 155 cm and very, very thin (38-40kg). She needs very little weight when wearing a 3mm full size wetsuit (1/2 kg in weight pockets) is often enough. There aren't many options for short BPs, though there are some in steel and only one company I can find that makes a short Al plate. I want to switch her over to a BPW, but I want to make the transition easier for her. She is currently in a Zeagle Ranger Jr BCD (back-inflate style) and has never used a jacket style, so she's used to all the lift being behind her. Your thoughts?

[@flowstatedivers]

​@@mgelax She isn't even that short. We recently had a student with the same height, except she is 34 years old, and she was satisfied with the Mares XR Aluminium (3mm) backplate. It's one of the shortest models we've encountered, and it's also extremely lightweight, allowing you to use trim weights.

[@flowstatedivers]

@@mgelax { 15.75 in | 40.0 cm } high and { 10.63 in | 27.0 cm } wide at the base, { 8.75 in | 22.2 cm } wide at the top before the corner curve, with "V" depth of { 1.6 in | 4.1 cm } & 3 mm version weighs approximately { 1.5 lb | 0.66 kg }.

[@miks8]

What about softpads for backplates? I have been trying to find one that would fit my plate but unsuccessful. It doesnt seem like it introduces unnecessary complexity to the gear setup, while it seems like it would protect my drysuit from unnecessary puncture/scratch damage of the screws. What would be the argument against using padding on the backplate?

[@flowstatedivers]

We aim to maintain the setup as minimal as possible, so padding isn't suitable for our needs. The problem with backplate padding arises from its direct attachment to the harness, which unnecessarily complicates webbing adjustments. In the case of twinsets, constant interaction with the screws prior to dives is necessary. If padding covers them, partial removal is required each time which is a real pain. A properly set-up system won't directly harm your drysuit, so I fail to see the necessity for any of these additions personally.

[@MegaEpicLlama]

​@@flowstatediversI haven't seen padding threaded or interfering with the webbing. Most brands have them bolted to the plate only. I leave the bottom of my padding unbolted, so I can reach my twin or STA bolts without issues. I can reach both the top ones and bottom ones without having to remove the padding this way.

[@oberstwilhelmklink8256]

Here’s another tip, go to a bicycle shop and see if there throwing away any tubes due to punctures and ask if you can have them for free tubes.

[@flowstatedivers]

smart