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I have been using a plastic backplate for several years now without any 
problems.  I have seen a plastic backplate that was broken in half when 
a strap caught on a boat railing as a fully equipped diver (with 
stages) entered the water. However, the only real problem I have seen 
on metal backplates is there can be rather sharp metal edges where the 
straps fit into the backplate.  These can begin to cut into the straps. 
A round file and a little elbow grease will fix that.  Aluminum 
backplates will corrode if used extensively in saltwater, but will 
still give years of service.

Doug Chapman

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