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Hollis ST Elite System – Stainless backplate
The ST Elite combines a stainless steel backplate with the adjustable Elite 2 harness. It gives single-cylinder divers a wing setup with shoulder-strap adjustment and a sternum strap, bringing convenient fitting to a modular backplate system.
Features and benefits
- Adjustable shoulder straps. Fine-tune the Elite 2 harness fit and loosen the shoulder straps when putting on or removing the system.
- Configurable weight storage. Optional weight system. Add the listed weight system if it suits your ballast arrangement. Choosing compatible pockets lets you position ballast around the complete system and keep release controls accessible.
- Stainless steel backplate. The stainless steel plate provides a rigid foundation for the harness and wing. Its weight forms part of the complete equipment configuration and should be considered when setting your total ballast.
- Durable construction. The 1680D laminated Cordura outer adds a protective layer around the air cell, helping it withstand abrasion during regular handling and use.
- K-style inflation control. The inflator provides separate controls for adding air and oral inflation or deflation. Its familiar hose-mounted layout keeps the controls together at the shoulder.
Fit and configuration
Select the appropriate size or harness adjustment for your body and exposure suit. Fit details: Adjustable shoulder straps and sternum strap within the selected harness size. Choose enough lift for your complete cylinder and equipment configuration. Lift capacity, ballast-pocket capacity and the BCD’s dry weight describe different things; use the size-specific values in Technical Specs when comparing options.
Care, rinsing and storage
After every dive, rinse the BCD, harness, buckles and accessible fittings with fresh water, paying attention to salt and sand around the inflator, dump valves and weight-pocket releases. Follow the Hollis manual’s procedure for the fitted inflation system, including keeping the power inflator pressurised where specified.
Dive Gear Australia recommends Gear Aid Revivex BC Cleaner 10 oz for cleaning the outer surfaces and internal air cell. It helps remove salt, chlorine and residue while conditioning suitable rubber and plastic parts. Use the dilution on the cleaner’s label and follow the equipment manual.
Rinse the air cell internally through the opening specified in the manual, using fresh water and the recommended cleaner dilution when needed. Gently rotate the equipment to reach the inside surfaces, drain through the specified outlet, then rinse until the water runs clear. Drain thoroughly before drying.
Allow the BCD to dry in the shade, then store it slightly inflated in a cool, dry place without tight folds or heavy gear on top. Before diving, check that it holds air and that inflation controls, dump valves, straps and weight releases work correctly. Follow the manufacturer’s service schedule and have leaks, sticking controls or damage checked by an authorised technician.
Specifications
Lift and dry weight can vary by size and configuration. “Not confirmed” means a reliable figure is not yet available for this model.
| BCD model / configuration | Hollis ST Elite |
|---|---|
| BCD style | Backplate and wing |
| Fit / gender | Unisex |
| Lift capacity | 16 kg (35 lb), ST35 wing |
| Product weight | Not confirmed |
| Integrated weights | Optional weight system |
| Tank configuration | Single back-mounted cylinder |
| Brand | Hollis |
| Air bladder material | 420D nylon |
| Bladder cover | 1680D laminated Cordura |
| Tank band | Stainless steel cam bands |
| Inflator | K-style inflator with crush-resistant rubber hose |
| Harness | Elite 2 adjustable harness |
| Size / adjustment | Adjustable shoulder straps and sternum strap within the selected harness size |
| Backplate | 304 stainless steel Backplate 2.0, 4 mm; Backplate Backpad 2.0 included |
| Dump valves | Lower-left pull relief valve |
Based on Hollis product information.
| Harness Size | XS/SM, MD/LG, XL/XXL |
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In-stock orders placed before 12 noon Melbourne time on weekdays are usually dispatched the same day once payment is confirmed. This excludes public holidays, pre-orders, backorders, special orders and custom orders. Dispatch times can vary. Delivery time depends on the carrier and your location.
Standard mainland Australian shipping is $20. Click & Collect from our Hallam store is free once your order is ready.
- Large or bulky gear: additional freight charges apply on top of standard shipping: large dive bags $30; long freediving fins $15; long spearguns $20. Scuba tank freight is shown at checkout.
- Rural, remote & offshore: rural means anywhere outside metropolitan areas. Carrier availability and additional charges may apply, including for island and territory destinations. Our team will contact you if an extra freight quote is needed.
The available delivery rate for your order is shown at checkout.
Need your gear urgently? You are welcome to arrange your own same-day courier or Uber pickup from Hallam. Call 03 9702 3694 before booking so we can confirm payment, that your order is packed and ready, and a collection time. Tell us who will collect and give your driver the order number. You arrange and pay the courier directly; delivery timing depends on the provider.
Contact us within 30 days of delivery to request a refund, exchange or optional store credit on eligible unused goods within Australia. Refunds go to the original payment method. Keep goods clean and undamaged with tags, original packaging and all accessories. No restocking fee applies to eligible returns meeting these conditions.
For change-of-mind returns and size exchanges, you pay return postage and replacement shipping. Original delivery charges are not refunded. Water-tested goods, clearly marked clearance items and genuinely custom-made or personalised items are excluded from change-of-mind returns. Ordinary discounted goods remain eligible.
For product problems, please call 03 9702 3694 before returning an item so we can help and explain the next steps.
Still unsure which size to choose?
Call our experienced dive instructors on 03 9702 3694 before ordering. Have your measurements and preferred product ready so we can help you choose the most suitable size. Fit varies between brands and models.
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Usually ready same day*
Select local pickup at checkout. We will email you when your order is ready. Please wait for your ready-to-collect confirmation before visiting, then bring your confirmation email and photo ID.
Need your gear urgently? You can arrange your own same-day courier or Uber pickup. Call 03 9702 3694 before booking so we can confirm payment, that your order is packed and ready, and a collection time. Tell us who will collect and give your driver the order number. You arrange and pay the courier directly; delivery timing depends on the provider.
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Hallam VIC 3803
*For items in stock at our Hallam store during opening hours, subject to order processing. Available-to-order and special-order items take longer. Collection is unavailable while the store is closed.
Can I collect my order from the store?
Yes. Choose free local pickup at checkout and wait for your ready-to-collect email before visiting our Hallam store. Bring your confirmation and photo ID. See Click & Collect details.
How do I choose the right size?
Use the product's size chart where available and compare your measurements with the guide for that brand. Sizing varies between brands and products. Still unsure? Call our experienced dive instructors on 03 9702 3694 during business hours before ordering. Have your measurements and preferred product ready. For fins and boots, tell us which socks or dive boots you will wear.
How do I check availability?
Select your required options, such as colour and size, to see availability for that variation. “Available to order” means the item may need to be sourced before dispatch. Call 03 9702 3694 to check the current lead time before ordering, especially if you need your gear for a trip or a particular date.
When will my order be dispatched?
In-stock orders placed before 12 noon Melbourne time on weekdays are usually dispatched the same day once payment is confirmed. This excludes public holidays, pre-orders, backorders, special orders and custom orders. Dispatch times can vary. Delivery time is separate from dispatch time and depends on your location and the carrier. Read our shipping information.
Can I exchange an item if it does not fit?
Contact us within 30 days of delivery to request a refund to the original payment method, exchange or optional store credit on eligible unused goods. You pay change-of-mind return postage and replacement shipping; original delivery charges are not refunded. No restocking fee applies to eligible returns. Clearance and genuinely custom-made items are excluded from change-of-mind returns. Read the return conditions and next steps.
Can you help me choose the right gear?
Yes. Call 03 9702 3694 during store hours or email [email protected]. Tell us which product you are considering and how you plan to use it.
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