Which BCD...?

[LauraPro]

Hi everybody,

I need a BCD but I'm really not sure which one to buy...I need a normal BCD, which is comfortable and can be used also into the sea and using a thicker wetsuit.

A friend of mine suggested me last year the Scubapro Equator...but I saw that starting from 2020 this is not sold anymore, but maybe I can find it somewhere online...on the other side my dive shop suggested me the Scubapro x-black (But it seems to be a little bit expensive...)!

I really do not know what may be the best BCD for me.

Do you have some suggestion, also other from the two Scubapro BCDs I names before?

 

[runsongas]

cold ocean diving? get a bpw

DTD Ring 17 Pack - Gidive Store

 

[BoltSnap]

This is a much better option than the "Equator":
https://ww2.scubapro.com/de-DE/DEU/bcs/products/seahawk-2.aspx

I would also check the following BC's:

https://ww2.scubapro.com/de-DE/DEU/bcs/products/hydros-pro.aspx

https://ww2.scubapro.com/de-DE/DEU/bcs/products/glide-2018.aspx

 

[Ontwreckdiver]

Take a look at the 32 lb (14.5 kg) IQ Lite Performance Mono

 

[wetb4igetinthewater]

The ScubaPro BCDs are crazy expensive. Given that you are in Europe, I'd suggest something from Xdeep, Uprzeze, skrzydla i zestawy do singla; do pojedynczej butli; Kieszenie balastowe;

 

[CaveSloth]

$349:

DGX Custom - DGX Singles Harness / Backplate / Wing Package | Dive Gear Express®

Add a couple of pockets on the waist strap for weights if you need em and you are good to go!

I like these pockets:

Dive Rite DC Bellows Pocket, Vertical, Velcro Closure | Dive Gear Express®

 

[BoltSnap]

The ScubaPro BCDs are crazy expensive. Given that you are in Europe, I'd suggest something from Xdeep, Uprzeze, skrzydla i zestawy do singla; do pojedynczej butli; Kieszenie balastowe;

Not really in my experience.

 

[wetb4igetinthewater]

Not really in my experience.

$1000 for a Hydro Pro is not expensive to you? You can get two BP/W setups easy for that amount.

 

[BoltSnap]

$1000 for a Hydro Pro is not expensive to you? You can get two BP/W setups easy for that amount.

Not in Europe, it costs much less in the EMEA region. There are other brands that cost the same if not more.

 

[wetb4igetinthewater]

Not in Europe, it costs much less in the EMEA region. There are other brands that are cost the same if not more.

Let's take this to PM so we don't create what appears as bickering.