Neutral aluminum counterplate

The Tecline Aluminum Backplate is a flat, ultra-light structural component specifically designed for mounting and perfectly stabilizing a single cylinder on modular buoyancy control systems (wing and backplate).

Positioned on the back of the system, this plate rigidly and securely locks the cylinder straps, completely eliminating cylinder rolling and lateral oscillation during dives. Thanks to the use of aluminum, this backplate ensures a flat and essential profile (keeping the cylinder very close to the back) combined with a feather-light weight, ideal for those who want to minimize fixed ballast or travel frequently.

Main Features and Technical Specifications:

• Flat and Hydrodynamic Profile: Optimizes the diver's center of gravity by minimizing bulk and thickness between the cylinder and the backplate, all to the benefit of stable trim.
• 3mm Lightweight Aluminum Construction: Made of 3mm thick anodized aluminum, laser-cut to offer excellent structural strength combined with total protection against saltwater corrosion.
• Universal Standard Dimensions: With its measurements of 7 x 36 cm, it perfectly fits the backplate and strap slots of most technical BCDs on the market.
• Ultra-Light Weight (270g): With a total weight of only 270 grams (screws included), it is the preferred choice for travel configurations or for aluminum/soft backplates.
• Finish and Color: Neutral aluminum color.
• Hardware Kit Included: It comes ready for assembly, complete with screws, washers, and practical stainless steel "wing nuts" (butterflies) for quick, tool-free manual tightening.

The Tecline Short Aluminum Backplate is the compact and even lighter version of the Tecline stabilization plate, designed for mounting a single cylinder on back-inflate systems (wing and plate). This variant features a reduced length (7 x 30.5 cm), specifically designed for those who use shorter cylinders (such as classic 10 or 12 liter short tanks) or for smaller divers who wish to optimize the geometry of their equipment.

It guarantees a rigid coupling of the cylinder straps, eliminating lateral rolling, while offering maximum lightness for a low-profile and minimalist configuration.

Main Features and Technical Specifications:

• Short and Compact Design: With its optimized dimensions of 7 x 30.5 cm, it reduces vertical bulk on the backplate, ideal for optimizing space in luggage or on short cylinders.
• 3mm Aluminum Construction: Made of high-quality 3mm thick aluminum, light, robust, and completely inert to the corrosive action of the marine environment.
• Record Weight (225g): With a total weight of just 225 grams (screws included), it represents the ultimate solution for traveling divers who want to shave every gram from their luggage weight.
• Finish and Color: Neutral aluminum color.
• Complete Hardware Kit Included: Supplied ready for use with all necessary fasteners (screws, washers, and stainless steel wing nuts) for instant and secure manual assembly.

Target Use (for both versions):

Tecline aluminum backplates are essential accessories for advanced recreational, technical, and traveling divers who use a plate and wing system and wish to configure a single cylinder. The choice of aluminum is ideal for those who dive primarily in warm waters with wetsuits or light suits, where fixed ballast on the back is not required, ensuring stable strap routing and exceptional durability over time.