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I am torn between purchasing an xDeep Stealth 2.0 or a Razor 2 sidemount system. Both seem to be around the same purchase price (expensive). The Stealth is about $100 cheaper. I've heard/read good and bad things about both systems but if it came down to your $700-$800, which would you buy?
Currently I am diving with a Nomad, a big bulky heavy dinosaur that is designed as a modular system. I have no intentions of ever diving any other way than sidemount or progressing to rebreathers so I want to purchase a minimalistic, lightweight sidemount system that I can easily travel with. The pros and cons for both systems are listed below, please feel free to add (or subtract) from the list!!!
xDeep Stealth 2.0 Pros
Razor 2
Pros
What have I missed? Which would you choose?
Currently I am diving with a Nomad, a big bulky heavy dinosaur that is designed as a modular system. I have no intentions of ever diving any other way than sidemount or progressing to rebreathers so I want to purchase a minimalistic, lightweight sidemount system that I can easily travel with. The pros and cons for both systems are listed below, please feel free to add (or subtract) from the list!!!
xDeep Stealth 2.0 Pros
- A little cheaper than the Razor.
- Integrated weight system that is movable for trim and easy to change out weights.
- Variations in webbing stiffness for comfort.
- The wing has multiple chambers to keep it's shape.
- The harness is quicker to adjust when switching from thin to thick suits.
- The wing is double wrapped for protection.
- The wing attaches with multiple bungee straps, not to the harness (I don't know if I like the idea of trusting my main buoyancy source to bungees, plus it adds clutter around the chest).
- The wing is non-redundant, no secondary bladder.
- Softer webbing in the harness will wear out quicker than stiff webbing.
- The weight system adds bulk to the system when traveling (when compared to the Razor).
- It seems that there are many more points of failure on the harness (when compared to the Razor).
Razor 2
Pros
- Extremely minimalistic in design (less failure points when compared to the Stealth).
- Lightweight and easily packable for travel (even with the weight system).
- The wing attaches securely to the harness.
- Heavy duty webbing is durable and lasts.
- The wing has a redundant bladder.
- It is more difficult to adjust the harness when changing thicknesses of suits.
- The weights are more difficult to change on the weight system.
- It is more expensive.
- The wing does not have internal chambers therefore does not keep it's shape as well and is often difficult to exhaust.
- The heavier webbing can damage your exposure suit.
What have I missed? Which would you choose?