We have been seeing several new products each month from Highland Millworks. For those not familiar with this company, it was started by Joe McGrath to manufacture dual cylinder tank bands and hardware for technical diving applications. Joe quickly established his company as THE company for dual cylinder diving accessories. When Joe decided to retire and close his company, XS Scuba contacted him about taking over his operation and continuing the supply of dual cylinder bands and other products. This stainless steel backplate is one of several new products have have released in the past several months.

It is difficult to establish a particular backplate as a unique product, but this one has some features of interest to typical users. Highland Millworks has combined the best features found on the best backplates into a single solution for rigid-backplate diving with single cylinder or dual sets. Made completely from 316 stainless steel and featuring a beautiful #4 brushed finish, the Highland Millworks backplate is designed to serve the needs of the very demanding diver. With a slightly flatter bend than many plates, the Highland Millworks stainless steel plate is extremely comfortable and places the cylinders much closer to your center of gravity. All holes and slots are cleanly cut and Highland has also provided cam band slots to allow the use of a single cylinder without the necessity of using a single cylinder adapter. At 6 pounds, this plate provides more than adequate negative buoyancy for diving in heavy wetsuits or dry suits. Take a look at the Highland Millworks stainless steel backplate. We think you will like what you see.

Phil Ellis

Highland Millworks Stainless Steel Backpates at DiveSports.com