matt_yates
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Hi, has anyone found any ali express secrets or disasters they would be willing to share?
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You get what you pay for, and sometimes still pay too much.
That said I have found quite a few items over the years to be more than adequate. Most of them fittings and stuff for work, but a few decent diving items.
Those would include ratchet reels, finger spools, neoprene strap covers, solas dSMBs and silicone regulator mouthpieces.
Whenever I'm in the market for a non-critical piece of kit I always take a cruise through AliX. But, as always, caveat emptor.
That said I have found quite a few items over the years to be more than adequate. Most of them fittings and stuff for work, but a few decent diving items.
Those would include ratchet reels, finger spools, neoprene strap covers, solas dSMBs and silicone regulator mouthpieces.
Whenever I'm in the market for a non-critical piece of kit I always take a cruise through AliX. But, as always, caveat emptor.
Stuff like SS316 double and single ender clips that I've bought have been outstanding. Way cheaper than branded stuff, and not one has failed me, or rusted. Some I've had for a few years even. They're probably from the same factories that make the branded ones.
I've been using a wing from KeepDiving over the Australian summer, and it's held up exceptionally well. Both physically (threads, dump valves, inflator hose and valve - all unchanged), and visually (no discolouration from the brutal Australian sun/UV). I might make a thorough review here sometime. Friends like @Tassie_Rohan keep giving me a hard time over the green camouflage pattern, but other than stylistic choices, I have no complaints.
I've had some weight pockets for over a year now too, and they look as good as new. Torches can be hit and miss. Basically most small accessories can be fine. I just stay away (for now) from anything critical like regulators or dive computers.
The only recent purchase I can remember being bad are silicone mouthpieces. They're absolute trash, rough edges and rather small. Some people complain in the reviews about masks being too small too. I haven't bought a mask there, so I can't review further. Sizes for anything you wear (swimmers, wetsuits, gloves, masks, boots, etc.) can all be a huge mess, they're not consistent.
I've been using a wing from KeepDiving over the Australian summer, and it's held up exceptionally well. Both physically (threads, dump valves, inflator hose and valve - all unchanged), and visually (no discolouration from the brutal Australian sun/UV). I might make a thorough review here sometime. Friends like @Tassie_Rohan keep giving me a hard time over the green camouflage pattern, but other than stylistic choices, I have no complaints.
I've had some weight pockets for over a year now too, and they look as good as new. Torches can be hit and miss. Basically most small accessories can be fine. I just stay away (for now) from anything critical like regulators or dive computers.
The only recent purchase I can remember being bad are silicone mouthpieces. They're absolute trash, rough edges and rather small. Some people complain in the reviews about masks being too small too. I haven't bought a mask there, so I can't review further. Sizes for anything you wear (swimmers, wetsuits, gloves, masks, boots, etc.) can all be a huge mess, they're not consistent.
coldwaterglutton
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Ali and its T- named cousin have provided me innumerable snap rings, split rings, throwaway finger reels, pouches, inflatable DSMBs, mesh bags, and other assorted bits of non-life safety critical items.
Unfortunately for us Yanks the T/AE pipeline is specifically targeted and getting hit in the current US tariff stuff and items will now be disrupted and more expensive. Hope you Brits and Aussies can still enjoy it like it's the good old days!!!
Unfortunately for us Yanks the T/AE pipeline is specifically targeted and getting hit in the current US tariff stuff and items will now be disrupted and more expensive. Hope you Brits and Aussies can still enjoy it like it's the good old days!!!
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All the electrics for this scooter battery came from AliExpress
I've bought several items from AliExpress in the last years, From LED spares to repare an UW torch, an UW UV torch, spring straps, SideMount accesories, SS carabiners, SS springs, octopus hangers, etc. Never had a problem.
The only thing I was not quite happy was with tank valve seats. There are several sellers and all seems to sell the same item at different prices and shipping costs.
It happened that the plastic part of the seat is too big and the bronze retainer is weak. If the valve is closed too strong, the seat breaks :
This never happened with the original seats XS Scuba or other valve brands.
The only thing I was not quite happy was with tank valve seats. There are several sellers and all seems to sell the same item at different prices and shipping costs.
It happened that the plastic part of the seat is too big and the bronze retainer is weak. If the valve is closed too strong, the seat breaks :
This never happened with the original seats XS Scuba or other valve brands.
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I’ve had pretty good luck with video lights (but take the advertised lumens with a huge grain of salt) and bolt snaps. It’s nice to be able to buy 10 video lights for what one would cost from a large manufacturer. It makes staging photos a lot cheaper and if one floods, so what, you’ve got plenty more.
Pretty sure bolt snaps are the same ones you would buy at the dive shop but about 5x cheaper.
Pretty sure bolt snaps are the same ones you would buy at the dive shop but about 5x cheaper.
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Ive picked up cheap video lights for the gopro and actually more than happy with them
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I think for non-life support gear its great. Have bought several flashlights and some SS carabiners and was all fine. Would I use a reg system from there? Probably not....
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