Pearldiver07
Contributor
OK, I've read plenty of posts from Nomad divers, and several from those who have a dived the Armadillo, but I don't recall any direct comparisons. I know of the OMS solution, but so far it is not in my "A" list. If there's others, I would also consider them as well.
I'm seriously looking at converting to sidemount as a primary BCD for all but warm water travel (and, depending on the trip, maybe for that too), but am tossed about which one I would do better getting.
I've reviewed the owner's manuals for both, and see advantages to either one. The Armadillo seems lighter and more streamlined, but has a limited buoyancy. I've had some limited contact with the Nomad, but I know no one who owns an Armadillo.
The Nomad, although appearing to be very flexible with plenty of lift seems to be a considerably more bulky solution.
Both seem very versatile with regard to use in different situations, but can I get some input from those who have tried both? I'd like to hear what specifically was a preference for you, or what you found to be a major limiting factor.
Thanks in advance. Well, off to teach a class (no, not side mount diving) - I'll check back on this later in the afternoon when I am finished.
I'm seriously looking at converting to sidemount as a primary BCD for all but warm water travel (and, depending on the trip, maybe for that too), but am tossed about which one I would do better getting.
I've reviewed the owner's manuals for both, and see advantages to either one. The Armadillo seems lighter and more streamlined, but has a limited buoyancy. I've had some limited contact with the Nomad, but I know no one who owns an Armadillo.
The Nomad, although appearing to be very flexible with plenty of lift seems to be a considerably more bulky solution.
Both seem very versatile with regard to use in different situations, but can I get some input from those who have tried both? I'd like to hear what specifically was a preference for you, or what you found to be a major limiting factor.
Thanks in advance. Well, off to teach a class (no, not side mount diving) - I'll check back on this later in the afternoon when I am finished.