On 3/5/98 2:19 PM, Andrew.Cohen@no*.go* wrote:

> Has anyone used one of the new halcyon back plate covers? If so, what 
>     is your opinion on it's usefulness?


Andy -

I bought one a few weeks ago. Here's what I found:

1) it pads the lower bolt and nut on the inside of my OMS plate. This was 
the reason I bought it. The OMS plate has such a shallow bend that 
standard bolts protrude a little farther than I like -- especially 
because I dive the plate in South Florida with thin wetsuits.  I expect 
that it would also reduce contact wear on a drysuit.

2) the greater friction of the nylon to nylon contact and lumbar padding 
anchors the plate better against my wetsuit. This was unexpected, but I 
like the additional stability especially when gearing up.

3) The lumbar support does make diving a plate more comfortable.

Best of all, I haven't found any downside to using one. I haven't used 
the pocket yet -- I didn't buy a surfmat or Brownie's stowable liferaft 
and my liftbag looks like its too big to fit -- so I can't comment on 
that.  

I have mine attached with zip ties, but Brownies now has these slick 
connectors that attach through the holes drilled around the plate edge 
for a truly snag free connection.  No complaints.

Best -

Bill
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