I was also tossing up between the Exotec and the HydrosPro.
I ended up going with the Exotec because I got it at a better deal than I could have gotten the Hydros.
I also liked the design of the Exotec more.
Although I like the design of the ScubaPro weight release more, I have not had any issues with the SureLock system. I've found it to be pretty secure. Note the Exotec's weight handles are aluminium toggles, and not affected by the recall which is related to the rubber handled weight pockets. Reading into the details of the recall, the rubber handles were prone to breaking off due to age, leaving the user UNABLE to ditch weights - rather than anything to do with accidental weight loss.
Anyway, I'm more than happy diving with the Exotec. No regrets.
I ended up going with the Exotec because I got it at a better deal than I could have gotten the Hydros.
I also liked the design of the Exotec more.
Although I like the design of the ScubaPro weight release more, I have not had any issues with the SureLock system. I've found it to be pretty secure. Note the Exotec's weight handles are aluminium toggles, and not affected by the recall which is related to the rubber handled weight pockets. Reading into the details of the recall, the rubber handles were prone to breaking off due to age, leaving the user UNABLE to ditch weights - rather than anything to do with accidental weight loss.
Anyway, I'm more than happy diving with the Exotec. No regrets.