Posted by Bob3 on June 08, 2001 at 15:15:38:
In Reply to: Re: Gear: The chicken and the egg posted by John Waker on June 08, 2001 at 15:06:09:
Seatec was one of the first to come out with a wing for a single tank backpack (not a regular plate, but that's another story).
They still make & sell it today. It's the SEAHORSE model.
Nemrod actually had an aluminum backplate in the 60's. (no wings for it tho)