Description

Apeks Inox Stainless Steel Backplate
Discover the ultimate foundation for your diving rig with the Apeks Back Inox Backplate, a masterfully engineered component designed for the serious diver who demands reliability, stability, and complete customization. As the core of your BCD system, this plate provides the robust structure needed to build a streamlined, high-performance setup tailored precisely to your diving style. Whether you are a technical explorer or a recreational diver seeking a more modular configuration, the Apeks Inox Backplate delivers unparalleled performance and durability that will last a lifetime of underwater adventures.
The backbone of any system – this cleverly designed back plate can be used with a standard webbed harness or inserted seamlessly into the Apeks WTX Harness. Its significant weight and intelligent design provide excellent in-water trim and stability, potentially reducing the amount of additional lead weight you need to carry. Crafted for versatility, it is the starting point for a truly personalized buoyancy control system.
Key Benefits:
– Unmatched Durability: Constructed from premium-grade materials, this backplate is built to withstand the harshest saltwater environments, offering exceptional resistance to corrosion and wear for long-term reliability.
– Enhanced Stability: Experience a new level of in-water control. The plate’s design and weight distribution provide a stable platform for your cylinder, eliminating tank wobble and promoting perfect trim and buoyancy.
– Ultimate Customization: With an extensive array of slots and mounting points, you can configure your gear exactly how you want it. Attach single cylinders, wings, harnesses, and a wide range of accessories with precision and security.
– Seamless Integration: Engineered for perfect compatibility, this backplate works flawlessly with standard 2-inch webbing and integrates directly into the Apeks WTX harness system, offering a flexible pathway for system upgrades.
Main Features:
– Made of 316 stainless steel.
– Weighs approx 5 lbs (2.2 kg), providing significant ballast for improved trim.
– Features 4 each upper and lower slots to accommodate nylon cylinder bands, allowing a single cylinder to be strapped directly and securely to the plate. This series of 4 slots provides lateral stability of the cylinder that traditional 2-slot plates cannot.
– 3 holes at the top of the plate offer a range of height adjustments for the buoyancy cells and the cylinders, ensuring a perfect fit. In addition, a corresponding lower center slot allows for lower band bolts that are misaligned.
– A dedicated 2” wide crotch strap slot is included for enhanced security and harness stability.
– Upper and lower perimeter holes along either side and holes along the bottom allow for the effortless mounting of accessories such as lights, pouches, and reels.
– A sophisticated, textured, electro-plate finish and a laser-etched Apeks logo round out the premium look and feel of the plate.
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Technical Specifications
* Attribute: Plates
* Material: 316 Stainless Steel
* Weight: Approximately 5 lbs / 2.2 kg
* Harness Compatibility: Standard 2″ Webbed Harness, Apeks WTX Harness
* Cylinder Mounting: 4-Slot system for direct single-tank mounting
* Crotch Strap Slot: 2″ (50mm)
* Accessory Mounting: Multiple perimeter holes
* Finish: Textured Electro-Plate with Laser-Etched Branding