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I am in the UK and my preferred choice (Apeks) is out of stock and there is not a great deal of options out there. So I am considering purchasing an Xdeep, but I am having a hard time deciding whether to go for the Zen or Zeos. I am leaning towards the Zeos as a traditional BPW. This is for...

Hi all I have to take some annual leave in March and I am thinking about going to the Red Sea (BDE). However, I'm a bit overwhelmed with options and not sure if it's the right time of year. We have around 60-80 logged dives each. We are thinking of going on the JP Marine or the MY Blue...

I am currently rocking Vipers (open heel) but I'm wondering if its time for a change and if I could have some recommendations. These are the only fins I've ever worn on my 70 or so dives, so I know nothing else. Most of my diving is wet suit tropical and so I want something that's travel...

Hi all. I know there have been similar threads about this in the past but I can't work this out. I'm currently diving in tropical conditions. No wetsuit and a BP+W. Tank choices at my dive shop (only one I can visit) are AL80 and AL100. The dive school (only one I go to) fills all tanks to...

Mine wasn't pre-threaded but it was easy to do and, in doing so, you learn about the kit in case you need to replace anything. All dive shops that I spoke to tried to get me to go down the traditional BCD route. The largest in central London told me BP/W wasn't suitable for beginner divers and...

Hi all I know there's lots of threads on this but thought I would post my own. I was looking to purchase my first BCD a while ago and got sucked in to the bp/w route. And I'm so glad I did! I ended up purchasing a package of all Apeks stuff. (1) Stainless steel backplate, (2) WTX 30 wing (prob...

Hi all Trying to manage weight on a holiday and am thinking about trying to pack my bp/w in my hand luggage. How durable are wings? Can they be safely rolled and put in a backpack?

Thanks for the reply. Not had a chance to dive with it yet, so maybe I should just buy a couple of small trim weight pockets (that carry up to 1.4kg each) and see how I go?

Hi all I've taken the advice of the forum and have purchased a BP/W setup with a SS backplate. Now need to choose weight pockets. I have lost a lot of fat since I last dived (now only a little podgy) so don't know how much extra weight I'll need to get down. In a 3mm wetsuit (or maybe even...

Thanks for the replies everyone. I've been away so I am playing catch up.

Hi Thanks for the reply. As I am mainly using it to travel, will it still be a decent set up if I stick with the Al backplate and just use a weight belt (struggling to justify the expense of the weight system, but I will do it if I need to!). As you can tell I am pretty set on getting Al over...

PS. Thanks both.

What about if I get an Apeks plate. Do I still need an STA?

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Hi all Some background: I have only 25 dives under my belt and typically am a 'holiday' diver in hot climates, although I have just done my drysuit specialty for UK diving. I want to buy my first and only BCD. Initially I was looking at the Scubapro Hydros Pro or Aqua Lung Rogue, but I am...