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Dive Rite Single Tank Adapter
This Dive Rite Single Tank Adapter is slightly shorter than most STAs to fit the opening of Dive Rite Travel and Voyager series wings.
The Dive Rite Single Tank Adapter (STA) is sized shorter at { 13.0 in | 33 cm } to fit squarely in the opening of Dive Rite Travel and Voyager series wings. The width is { 2.9 in | 7.5 cm }. Constructed of marine grade 304 stainless steel the Dive Rite STA weighs { 13 oz | 0.37 kg }. Includes two rubber non-slip cam strap pads and hardware consisting of a pair of { 1 in | 2.5 cm } long 5/16-18 thread carriage bolts and Dive Rite Delrin wing nuts.
More Information
Brand
Dive Rite
SKU
DR-BC1090xx
Weight
1.000000
Tek Tip
Single Tank Mounting with Backplates
VIDEO
If you occasionally switch between doubles and singles, you
can configure your backplate (including the soft backplates of the
TransPac and Nomad) to attach to a single tank by adding two tank straps
threaded through the tank strap slots of the backplates. Note that
when a traditional metal backplate is off the tank, the wing will hang
loose on on the straps. This is cosmetic and does not otherwise cause
problems, but if you wish you can use two plastic assembly screws to
hold the wing against the backplate. Omitting the STA also reduces
weight.
If you frequently switch between doubles and singles, you may prefer the speed and convenience of adding the straps using an optional single tank adapter
mounting plate. Using an STA means the strap buckles never have to be
unthreaded and re-weaved plus the STA also holds the wing in place with
the plate when off the tank and adds weight to the rig. Some backplate
and wing designs include provisions for tank strap slots, but if you
have an backplate or a wing design without the tank strap slots then you
must add straps using a single tank adapter.
We are often asked if the tank mount would be more stable and secure
using the STA, as opposed to threading the cam straps directly through
the backplate. We've tested several configurations and discovered that
threading the straps through the backplate is at least as stable as when
using an STA. Using an STA sets the tank farther away from the
backplate and allows the tank to rock slightly by pivoting from side to
side on the bolts. Using the straps threaded to through the backplate
snugs the tank and wing up very tight against the backplate and does not
allow the tank to rock.
Finally, although a common practice we do not recommend transporting
your wing sandwiched between a backplate and single tank adapter, they
should be disassembled to individual components with the soft goods
packed separately from the hard metal components. The hard edges of the
plate and STA if stored together with the wing and if subjected to
ordinary impact could puncture the bladder inside the wing and cause a
leak.
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