Closed Armadillo Sidemount BC

[ddunlop]

Selling an Armadillo Sidemount BC. Very nice shape! This thing is actually very solidly built. Very tough cordura fabric, a metal inflation valve, just doesn’t feel as “cheap” as some of the sidemount BC’s I see. If it was more convenient for a sidewinder, I’d keep it for myself. These use to be “THE” sidemount BC back in the early 2000’s. Designed by Brett Hemphill and then taken over by Curt Bowen. Was quite expensive and always back ordered.

http://www.swiss-cave-diving.ch/PDF-dateien/Armadillo-Artikel-ADM.pdf

Comes with weights and everything seen in photos!

$175 pickup in Gainesville, FL or can ship for $25 anywhere in USA.

 

[Addison Snyder]

When was it made?

 

[ddunlop]

When was it made?

I’d imagine sometime in mid/late 2000’s.

Not sure how to know exactly

 

[Addison Snyder]

All good, just curious. Looks like an early innovator for sure. I'm looking for something to swap out my 2010 nomad XT for, probably going to go with something a bit more fresh though.

 

[ddunlop]

Check the link in the ad.

This was THE sidemount BC in its day. If I was just doing OC sidemount, I’d keep this, definitely seems hardier than a Hollis or XDEEP. This BC is what dive rite copied when making their lineup

 

[ddunlop]

$160