Backplate (Small Size) 2,4kg / 4mm (5.3 lbs / 0.16 inch)

A short backplate offers for people with a body size under 170cm (5.6 feet) the advantage, that they have in adjustment the position on there back a little more range. This helps in finding a more favorable position on the back, so that they also achieve a horizontal position in the water easier.

This backplate is of high class quality. Unlike usual backplates all edges are really round by a machined radius. Thereby the harness webbing is highly prevented from damage. Also by excellent manufacturing the backplate is a looker.

Why we decided in favour of this manufacturing method:
Basically all backplates are manufactured in the same line: cutting , burring, folding and finishing. The cheapest method at present is cutting by laser. For this reason it is commonly used. For us it is very important that all edges have a fine and wide radius. Round egdes are for us the only consequence in order to fulfil the demand of not-cutting the harness and not-destroying the wing or drysuit by sharp edges. Everything else is patchwork.

In choice of material and manufacturing methods we are not geared by price. In our opinion it is important that the choice of material and manufacturing methods has to be based on the product requirements. In case that manufacturing methods are too expensive we prefer not to produce; we are not willing to accept compromise.

We inquired and tested many alternatives. The only reasonable possibility to get a real radius (in particular inside the grooves) is milling. This manufacturing method is not worldshaking. We do not want to describe this as a miracle. It is only expensive. The manufacturing costs are doubled. In spite of this we are milling our backplates as this is the only manufacturing method for round edges.

Manufacturing of backplates is not at all a technically challenge, even sometimes it is made up as it would be. The only question is, how many the manufacturer is willing to pay for it.

Characteristics:

• Backplate Material: 4mm (0.16 inch), about 2,4kg (5.3 lbs) (Small Size) salt-water resistant stainless steel (1.4571 ; 316Ti)
• Surface: matt (blastend)
• Dimensions: Length = 357mm (14 inch) (152mm smaller than standard backplates), width = 240mm (9.4 inch) (40mm smaler than standard backplates)
• Spacing of hole: 11 inch = 279,4 mm (Fits to every wing with spacing of hole of 11 inch)
• 4m (13 feet) harness webbing with eyelet: about 50mm (2 inch) broad, 3mm (0.12 inch) thick (extra strong)
• Crotch strap, one end sewed up with D-ring and stopper
• 2 x D-Ring, 5mm diameter 45°
• 2 x D-Ring, 5mm diameter
• 1 x screws with nuts and shims to mount crotch strap
• 1 x stopper toothless
• 5 x stopper
• 1 x bangee loop
• 1 x fastener for harness
• 4 x rubber rings to fix backup lights
• dimensional drawing (PDF)
• Every metal accessories are made of saltwater resistant stainless steel

Note: The set will be delivered unmounted but with a detailed assembling instruction.

The relevance of the safety instructions always depends on the degree of difficulty of the dive and its requirements. The same applies to the execution of technical work.These safety instructions can therefore not be considered comprehensive.

• The user must always be provided with the product description.
• The product may only be used for its intended purpose.
• The training and level of knowledge must fully cover the intended use.
• The user's level of training may restrict the intended use.
• If the user does not understand this description or has doubts, he must not use the product.
• These instructions are not a substitute for training.
• Defective, worn or modified products must not be used.
• The contact of normal steel parts with stainless steel parts also leads to rust stains on stainless steel parts.