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OMS 2 lb. Aluminum BackPlate Only (BP-020)

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DESCRIPTION
Back plates: OMS's superior de-burring process eliminates back plate sharp edges, and prevents abrasion and cuts to webbing and BC's. The Aluminum Back plate weighs 1.75 lbs. The Aluminum Plate include the following slots: 1" and 2" width Crotch Strap, (2) CamBand, and a bottom slot to accommodate band bolts that are slightly off 11" On Center. Aluminum plate is Hard Coat Anodized and now incorporates additional slots to mount cam bands for single cylinder configuration.

FEATURES
  • De-Burred Surfaces Prevent Sharp Edges
  • 1,75lbs in Weight
  • Hard Coat Anodized Surface
  • Slots for Single Cylinder Configuration

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OMS 2 lb. Aluminum BackPlate Only (BP-020)
 
3.8

(based on 5 reviews)

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80%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Comfortable (3)
  • Durable (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Recreation (3)
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      • Advanced diver (3)

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    9/16/2009

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    3.0

    Good price but expected better

    By Dave

    from Austin, Teaxs

    About Me Advanced Diver

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Fully functionable

    Cons

    • Poor Craftsmanship

    Best Uses

    • Cold Water
    • Extreme Depths
    • Recreation
    • Warm Water

    Comments about OMS 2 lb. Aluminum BackPlate Only (BP-020):

    From OMS I expected the tank mounting holes to be properly machined to enable correct tank mounting. I had to ream out the mounting holes to enable the tank mounting bolts to correctly slide through the holes. This removes the external protective coating which may have a detrimental effect in the lont term especially when used extensively in salt water.
    I have a steal OMS back plate but was trying to shed some weight especially when I used my steel doubles and was hoping to see the same quality I got in my steel back plate with the Al. one.
    Overall it worked fine and for the money was a good buy but my concern is how well it will last in salt water after reaming the holes as required to accomidate the tank mount bolts.

    • Diving Type:
    • Drift Diving, Night Diving, Open Water Diving, Rescue Diving, Wreck Diving

    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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    1/25/2009

    (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

     
    4.0

    Good but could be better

    By czechguy

    from Kelowna, BC, Canada

    About Me Advanced Diver

    Verified Buyer

    Pros

    • Comfortable
    • Durable
    • Easily Adjustable
    • Lots Of Features

    Cons

    • Poor Craftsmanship

    Best Uses

      Comments about OMS 2 lb. Aluminum BackPlate Only (BP-020):

      This back plate is great for a light weight travel setup or as a permanent harness for a twin tank setup, especially for steel tanks, where the extra weight of an SS back plate is usually not needed.
      The only negative feedback I have, are poorly manufactured slots for webbing. Some edges are razor blade sharp but it can be easily fixed with a file. On the other hand I like the large number of holes that allow for unlimited attachment points.

      • Diving Type:
      • Drift Diving, Night Diving, Open Water Diving, Wreck Diving

      Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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      4/8/2008

      (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

       
      5.0

      Lightweight & Sturdy

      By KimInNB

      from Atlantic Canada

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      Pros

      • Durable
      • Easily Adjustable

      Cons

        Best Uses

        • travel

        Comments about OMS 2 lb. Aluminum BackPlate Only (BP-020):

        Diving without a backplate is just uncomfortable now, but dragging heavy gear to warm water locations is annoying (and expensive with airline weight restrictions). This backplate is exactly what I was looking for - lightweight, sturdy and all the slots required to make me comfortable down south[...]

        Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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        11/8/2007

        (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

         
        2.0

        Functional, but that's about it !

        By Phil

        from Kuwait

        About Me Technical Diver

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        Pros

        • Comfortable

        Cons

        • Poor Finishing

        Best Uses

        • Recreation
        • Warm Water

        Comments about OMS 2 lb. Aluminum BackPlate Only (BP-020):

        Usefull for shedding some weight when you find yourself negatively buoyant diving without a weight belt. My choice of backplate for those short duration tech dives when I still need to carry a couple of side slungs, but only in warm waters.
        Will not stand up to rugged use like their stainless steel plate will.
        Also, the finishing of the holes and slots is very poor and will shorten the life of the harness webbing because some of them are quite sharp (but the finishing is due to the manufacture process).

        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

        (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

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        8/7/2007

        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

         
        5.0

        An essential

        By Jim

        from Underwater

        About Me Advanced Diver

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        Pros

        • Comfortable
        • Durable

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • Cold Water
          • Recreation

          Comments about OMS 2 lb. Aluminum BackPlate Only (BP-020):

          Great backplate to travel with or if you don't need the weight.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

          (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

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