Aeris Reef Rider

[Makushr1]

I figured I would give my input about this BC, even tho I have only used one other BC before. I just bought this one and really like it. I feel like I have so much more freedom of movement with it, and it is very comfortable. Thats just my 2 cents about this BC. If anyone is interested in getting it, let me know and I may be able to answer some of their questions.

 

[jmps]

I used my LDS owners Reef Rider for several dives. This is one great value in a BC.

 

[chip104]

hey thanks mark, I was curious about the reef rider and was very close to getting it. If I didn't buy my BP/W this would have been my 1st choice. I still plan on buying it, maybe something to think about for next christmas!

 

[Calinectes]

I've got one. It's pretty comfortable and well balanced in the h2o. Packs well too.

 

[ProfessorAronnax]

What's the cost?

 

[Makushr1]

389 online (i got mine from scubatoys.com). at the local shops they were 450.

 

[laserdoc]

I looked at the reef rider and then decided on the escape from Zeagle. Both are light and travel well. I decided on the escape because it was almost 80 dollars less than the reef rider .Go with the Zeagle

 

[m3830431]

I looked at the reef rider and haven't purchased anything. Looking hard at the Aqualight by Cressi sub

 

[scubatoys]

I looked at the reef rider and haven't purchased anything. Looking hard at the Aqualight by Cressi sub

We used to carry the Cressi - but the problems we had with them were so numerous, we dropped the line... I'd tell you the quality of the zeagle or aeris product is far superior, and the customer service I get from the 2 companies is heads and tails over what we got with cressi. When Cressi had a recall on their BCs, it took over 4 months to get them back.... and then just yesterday we were going to sell one, and the inflator did not work when we tested it...

Maybe an isolated incident, maybe their stuff is better now... We haven't purchased in about 7 months - but Aeris or Zeagle... can't go wrong.

 

[moorish]

How do I calculate the lift capacity I need?

Hi to all, I am looking for a new bcd and am considering both the Aeris Reef Rider and the Zeagle Escape. They are indeed two beautiful bc's. I just can't decide... I could get them for about the same price, so price is not an issue. Lift capacity is, but how do you calculate the amount of lift one needs?

I got to try the zeagle on in a shop but I havo no chance of seeing the aeris other than on the internet, so I'd like to know a little better about how the weight pockets work... I mean, how do you ditch and how do you load? Is it easy to get the weights out while in the water and pass them to the boat? (are they difficult to reach? and to grab?)

I like the aeris' storage pockets, they look bigger than the escape's. I like the escape's trim pockets, whose location I find more convenient than on the tank strap.

Any input is highly welcome.
Thanks!