About Hollis ST Elite System

The Hollis ST Elite System combines the Hollis most popular single tank components into one, including the Elite 2 harness for the ultimate in features and comfort in a backplate and harness system. This kit is preassembled from the factory and includes the ST35 wing, Stainless-Steel Backplate 2.0 and Backplate Back Pad 2.0. This Elite ST System is for those diving in colder waters. The Elite 2 Harness System offers you all the features of a technical harness with the added comfort that recreational divers look for. The harness has adjustable shoulder and sternum straps equipped with squeeze-style side-release buckles for easy donning and doffing. The shoulder straps also incorporate adjustable and removable shoulder pads with 3-adjustable stainless-steel pre-bent D-rings on each shoulder for accessory attachment. The Hollis Elite 2 Harness has a stainless-steel latch-style waist buckle. All hardware is manufactured from 316-marine-grade stainless-steel. There are 2-additional stainless-steel D-rings on the waist strap for additional rigging requirements. The Hollis Elite 2 Harness System weights 1.7 lbs. (770g).

The Hollis ST line of wings are a series for single tank diving. The design features a 360 Degree tapered profile, to increase lift towards the hips, promoting better horizontal trim in dive position while still allowing perfect surface floatation. The ST35 is an excellent choice for a go anywhere wing with the added lift for those local cold-water dives and heavier steel cylinders but still streamlined enough for travel destinations. Tank slots and tank cradle are included on both models, which allows you to connect your wing and backplate without the need for a single tank adapter plate. This reduces weight and unnecessary accessories while traveling.

The bladder is a two-piece design, with a rugged 1680 Cordura nylon outer shell to prevent abrasion and punctures, and a 420-denier nylon internally urethane laminated with radio frequency (RF) welded seam inner bladder to maintain the buoyancy. The lower OPV is easy to reach for venting gas while horizontal or heads down, and the inflator design is a K style with a rugged crushproof rubber hose for easy positioning and oral inflation should you need to. Both ST wings come standard with 3/8" threaded quick disconnect inflator hose. Welded flange and one-piece retainer for servicing without the need for tools. Elbow offset to avoid tank valve/regulator interference and streamlined hose routing. The ST35 provides 35 lbs. (16 kg) of lift.

The Hollis 2.0 Backplate Line is the foundation for the new Hollis technical harness systems. They feature improved ergonomics for a more comfortable fit, but are still short enough to fit smaller frame divers. The Stainless-Steel version it is laser cut and CNC bent, which give this awesome new appearance. Geometry of the webbing slots is similar to Hollis prior design to ensure reverse compatibility for all Hollis buoyancy accessories, so if you have a current Hollis harness, wing or weight system, this new plate will fit. The stainless weighs in at 6.5 lbs. (2.85 kg), is 304 stainless-steel and has a bead blast finish that is electropolished and chemically passivated to avoid scratching, so it will continue to look this way after many years of use. Stainless steel plate is 0.16" (4mm) thick.

Being a technical diver does not mean you have to uncomfortable when you are diving. Add some cushion and comfortable support to your back plate with this Hollis Back Plate Back Pad. The Hollis Backplate Back Pad 2.0 is a comfortable two-piece design with added lumbar support, which easily pivots out of the way of your doubles tank bolts and cam bands when assembly or disassembly as needed. Sold as an accessory but also included with Hollis new Technical Harness systems. Note: Is not compatible with previous generation Hollis's back plates. Pad is constructed of sturdy and durable nylon and foam with sewn edge tape making your dive a more comfortable experience. The Hollis Delrin cam band assemblies are constructed from 2" (5cm) wide durable nylon webbing with a box stitched Delrin plastic cam buckle and is equipped with a wire cam for extra strength.