Luca Brasi
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I dive halcyon because of shoulder problems. The adjustable straps make it easy! Otherwise all backplate are about the same
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Adjustable strap is NOT "H" invention.I dive halcyon because of shoulder problems. The adjustable straps make it easy! Otherwise all backplate are about the same
I swung by the LDS first a few weeks ago and they were pushing me towards the SP hydro pro, which looks nice, but was a steep on price.
Also I visited my LDS that services SP and they told me to start over and buy a new BCD.
Let me know if you have a different solution.
You might not be able to get the SP spare part.Here is a photo of my BCD:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/FX2YjPwm3Nteduyt7
Basically the threaded flanges are glued into the bladder and the plastic has dry rotted and cracked from the flanges. I did a lot of googling and could not find any repair kits or similar experiences. Also I visited my LDS that services SP and they told me to start over and buy a new BCD. Let me know if you have a different solution.
I was planning on the SS plate because I'm normally diving 10-12lbs in my old rig. Not so worried about the 2-3 lb extra over AL for travel weight.
I put a Tusa dump Apeks inflator and some other band on a Classic
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The pull is a short piece of electrical conduit inside the hose
I'm a recycler
Take a look and feel inside around the hole. If there is still some remain of the dump valve glued to the bladder then you will have a hard time to remove it completely.The internal seal for the dump valves is definitely glued into the bladder on mine. It does not just pull out.
Take a look and feel inside around the hole. If there is still some remain of the dump valve glued to the bladder then you will have a hard time to remove it completely.
There should be some broken parts inside the bladder?