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OxyCheq Backplates & Harnesses
OxyCheq Backplates & Harnesses -- During the design process OxyCheq solicited ideas and opinions of many divers. The objective was to develop Buoyancy Cells and Harness Systems that were well balanced, streamlined, provided buoyancy in the correct areas, minimized drag, and built to the same high standards as their existing product line. -- OxyCheq Backplate and Harness Systems -- Technical Diving Equipment

Scuba Center is an authorized OxyCheq Dealer.
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During the design process OxyCheq solicited ideas and opinions of many divers.  The objective was to develop buoyancy systems that were well balanced, streamlined, provided buoyancy in the correct areas, minimized drag, and built to the same high standards as their existing product line.

All OxyCheq / Koplin backplates can be configured with an optional crotch strap.

OxyCheq Harness Systems

OxyCheq OWB-03-03 (old # OWB-7) Hogarthian Harness System: A five point Hogarthian harness system consisting of five keepers, four bent D-rings, one D-ring, belt buckle, crotch strap and webbing. All harness hardware is stainless steel. Harness shoulder pads are an option. -- OxyCheq Backplate and Harness Systems -- Technical Diving Equipment

OxyCheq Harness System:  A five point Hogarthian harness system consisting of five keepers, four bent D-rings, one D-ring, belt buckle, crotch strap and webbing.  All hardware is stainless steel.  Shoulder harness pads are an option.

OxyCheq Harness System
(Backplate not included)
Item # OWB-03-03
Price: $44.00   add OxyCheq OWB-03-03 (old # OWB-7) "Hogarthian" Harness to cart

OxyCheq OWB-03-04 (old # OWB-8) "Adjustable Harness System":  An adjustable harness designed for backplates. One size fits most. A Fastex clip on each chest, SS belt buckle. Contoured and comfortable shoulders, two SS D-rings on each side of the chest and one on each hip, and a crotch strap. This harness is extremely comfortable and has many adjustment features. -- OxyCheq Backplate and Harness Systems -- Technical Diving Equipment
OxyCheq "Adjustable Harness System":  An adjustable harness designed for backplates.  One size fits most.  A Fastex clip on each chest, SS belt buckle. Contoured and comfortable shoulders, two SS D-rings on each side of the chest and one on each hip.  It is extremely comfortable and has many adjustment features.

OxyCheq
Adjustable Harness System
(Backplate not included)
Item # OWB-03-04
Price: $105.00   add OxyCheq OWB-03-04 (old # OWB-8) Adjustable Harness to cart

The addition of Neoprene Shoulder Pads can increase the comfort of your webbing harness.
 OxyCheq OWB-03-05 Shoulder Pads       Price: $25.00   add OxyCheq Harness Shoulder Pads OWB-03-05 (old # OWA-13) to cart
Ergonomic Stainless Back Plates

  • Available in medium, small and a travel plate.

  • Beautifully machined series 316, 1/8" stainless steel that has been laser cut and with a matte finish.

  • Uses standard 2" webbing and 11" centers.

  • Angled shoulder straps for a great fit.

  • Cam Band Slots for single tank divers

OxyCheq Backplates -- Koplin Ergonomic Stainless Back Plates -- Without a doubt in our minds, we believe these are the nicest line of backplates ever made. Once you see one, we think you will completely agree. -- OxyCheq Backplate and Harness Systems -- Technical Diving Equipment
Made in the USA

OxyCheq ROWB-4 Stainless Steel Travel Backplate -- Backplate designed for traveling and warm water divers. -- OxyCheq Backplate and Harness Systems -- Technical Diving Equipment
SS Travel Backplate
Small SS Backplate 1/8", For divers that are 63"  (160 cm) and shorter
13.1"  (33cm) long, 4 pounds (1.8 kg), Item: OWB-01-01		 Price: $165.00   add OxyCheq OWB-01-01 (old # ROWB-1) Small Stainless Koplin Backplate to cart
Medium SS Backplate 1/8", For divers that are 64" to 74" tall (163 - 188 cm)
15"  (38cm) long, 5 pounds (2.3  kg), Item: OWB-01-02
Price: $165.00   add OxyCheq OWB-01-02 (old # ROWB-2) Medium Stainless Koplin Backplate to cart
Stainless Steel Travel Backplate 1/8", Designed for traveling and warm waters
15"  (38 cm) long, 2.2 pounds (1.0 kg), Item: OWB-01-04		 Price: $170.00   add OxyCheq OWB-01-04 (old # ROWB-4) Koplin Stainless Travel Backplate to cart

OxyCheq Aluminum Backplates

Fits two inch (50mm) webbing. Slots for cam bands for single tank use. Holes on 11 inch centers. All plates are laser cut, machine beveled on slots and outside edges to prevent excess wear on soft products such as wet suits, drysuits, and wings. Uncoated aluminum will oxidize when used in salt water. All OxyCheq aluminum plates are hard coat anodized or Powder Coated* to keep the aluminum from oxidizing and turning to powder.

OxyCheq OWB-02-02 (old # ROWB-5) Aluminum Backplate -- Medium Aluminum Backplate. Fits two inch (50mm) webbing. Slots for cam bands for single tank use. Holes on 11 inch centers. All plates are laser cut, machine beveled on slots and outside edges to prevent excess wear on soft products such as wet suits, dry suites and wings. Uncoated aluminum will oxidize when used in salt water. All OxyCheq aluminum plates are hard coat anodized or powder coated to keep the aluminum from oxidizing and turning to powder. Available in several colors. -- OxyCheq Backplate and Harness Systems -- Technical Diving Equipment

Weight approx. 1 pound, 10 ounces. Medium plate fits divers that are 64" to 74" tall. Small plate for divers shorter than 64".

* Powdered Coated plates are special order. Please allow a few additional weeks for delivery as they are made to order.
Aluminum Backplate Colors Small Medium
Black (Flat black, hard anodized finish) -- Price: $139.00   add OxyCheq OWB-02-02 (old # ROWB-5) Aluminum Backplate to cart
Illusion Emerald (Metallic Powder Coated) Price: $149.00   add OxyCheq Aluminum Backplate to cart Price: $149.00   add OxyCheq Aluminum Backplate to cart
Lollypop Blue (Powder Coated) Price: $139.00   add OxyCheq Aluminum Backplate to cart Price: $139.00   add OxyCheq Aluminum Backplate to cart
Lollypop Red (Powder Coated) Price: $139.00   add OxyCheq Aluminum Backplate to cart Price: $139.00   add OxyCheq Aluminum Backplate to cart
Psycho Lime (Powder Coated) Price: $139.00   add OxyCheq Aluminum Backplate to cart Price: $139.00   add OxyCheq Aluminum Backplate to cart
Super Wet Black (Powder Coated) Price: $139.00   add OxyCheq Aluminum Backplate to cart Price: $139.00   add OxyCheq Aluminum Backplate to cart
Related Equipment
OxyCheq Aircells -- The OxyCheq objective was to develop wings that were well balanced, streamlined, provided buoyancy in the correct areas, minimized drag, and built to the same high standards as the existing OxyCheq product line.
OxyCheq Aircells		 OxyCheq ProPac -- The ProPac is a one piece system with a Razor Wing and Adjustable Harness. Fastex Clips under each shoulder pad for easy removal and donning.
OxyCheq ProPac		 OxyCheq BC Cargo Pockets, Weight Pocket Systems, and Harness Accessories -- Find pockets and accessories for your OxyCheq backplate and harness system.
OxyCheq Buoyancy Accessories

While these are excellent reference materials, in no way should this information be considered a replacement for proper training for the specific type of diving in which you plan to participate.