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Which bag will meet my needs
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Posted by: Ben505
On: August 4th, 2009 02:54 PM
I have:
Dive Rite Transpac with Rec wing
2 Reg (octo) with scuba pro SPG/depth gauge
body glove 7mil EX3, booites soft sole, gloves
scuba pro jetfin (they are really big and wide) (I wear a 10 1/2 - 11 sneaker)
---I got them a bit bigger to accommodate the hardsole drysuit boots. (diver concepts)
1 main dive light, 2 small,1 tank light
Mask / snorkel (mask in mask box)
sea drops, dive rite reel 130', wrist slate, wrist dive computer, surface marker, lift bag, zip ties (maybe small save a dive kit as well)
8'x10' walmart Tarp (beach diving)
sealife DC 1000 camera (no strobes yet, but will be probably getting 2)
I was looking at the:
#98 Armor Rolling Mesh Duffle Bag I'm not sure about the tarp and camera but the rest of the gear should fit in either bag. It will be tight though, especially depending on the bulk of the 7mil suit. I prefer the #98. Keep in mind that these were designed to be "boat bags", in other words, a bag to take only the gear you need for a particular dive, from the car/hotel to the beach/boat.
#86 Rolling Mesh Backpack
I rather like the idea of the rolling mesh backpack. Though getting the gear in and out easily when wet or dry was a little concern. I plan on diving from almost anywhere, beaches, rocks, dive boat etc.. plus I travel a lot so if it can collapse down flat and fit in a suit case even better. The rolling wheels seem to just make sense when there is a paved hill to go up and down at a California public beach. or just to ensure I don't tire myself out before the dive.
Do the wheels/ mesh hold up to sand abuse well?The wheel are particularly large and are the best available in dive bags, especially in rolling mesh bags. Whether or not the back and bottom of the bag holds up well to abrasion depends on how you treat the bag. If you allow it to drag; if you don't lift it over curbs and obvious sharp rocks, rough wood decks (you get the picture) then you will rough up the bottom of the bag. Our bags are made with good material on the bottoms but unless you want to pull around a Pelican case, all bags will get abrasions and tears over time. You can mitigate a lot of it though if you treat you dive bag as though you want to protect it.Will the rolling mesh backpack both hold all my gear above? See above. You may end up needing to carry a second small bag or camera case, or reg bag, if you take everything, everywere.- as well as allow me to shove it into the bag with ease when I am tired after 4/5 dives in a day?
what about dive weights? (what is the bags limitations) What can I say, the bag has a nice big U-shaped opening. it is as easy as any bag of it's type to put stuff into. How easy or hard depends on your gear. Don't just take my word, I would ask at an Armor dealer about other buyers/users of the same product and see what they say. The easiest bag we have to "shove" stuff into is our largest rolling bag (#89) which opens completely in the front and is easy to dump everything into at the end of the day. But it is a large gear bag, not a boat bag. (Note: as with any bag, if you want it to last a long time, make sure you wash it thoroughly with fresh water and dry it before storage after every use.)I am 5'10 How well does the backpack drag behind you? I'm 5'6" and its just about right. We do have "Extend-a-handle"s available to extend the handle of any bag.
As a seasoned traveler I found that only rollerblading fixed wheel suitcases are worth buying are your wheels comparable? (do you know what I am referring to?) Ours are the best wheels you can get for dive bag; period. I've sold over 6000 units with these wheels and have only had one come back. On these bags the wheels are the least of your worrys.
I am envisioning myself with all my gear stated above in the rolling mesh backpack on my back, 2 tanks in either hand, weight belt slung over the shoulder and perhaps a self built rig that allows a small day backpack to be attached securely to the top of the rolling mesh backpack. (holds my food, towel, logbook, dry stuff) Good luck with all that. FYI the #98 is not a backpack.
Do you think this would work? and would the rolling mesh backpack even accommodate the small backpack spilling out on top? Not sure what you mean here but I would not recommend putting any other bag on top of either of these two bags while rolling. Excess weight and overloading will be the eventual demise of any gear bag. (FYI, we do not warrant for carrying tanks or weights, including weights that are in a integrated-weight BC)
As I become a better diver I plan to take tech lessons and go to doubles. Is it feasible to rig a shoulder strap to the rolling mesh backpack to allow me to carry the doubles on my back and gear over my shoulders when I cannot wheel it? Doubles and a gear bag on your back? You're a Hoss dude. Seriously, I would suggest you get with your local dive shop professionals and look at the bags, load them with your gear, and it will become much more clear to you.
And finally where is the best place to buy your equipment that compensates your company the most? I am in the LAX area. After reading this post I am rather impressed with you company and salute your dedication to your customer. I am decidedly cheap, but if you are who you say you are then I am willing to pay well for such a product.
What do you suggest? We do have dive shops in the LA area, Dive N Surf is one of them. You can also call our Rep Ray Bullion (800-303-5141) who might point you to a shop nearer to you. If you need more information please contact me.-Ben
In a message dated 8/5/2009 4:03:26 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time, support@scubaboard.com writes:
Hello,
You are subscribed to the thread "Armor welcomes your input" by Armor Bags, there have been 1 posts to this thread, the last poster was Ben505.
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These following posts were made to the thread:
************
Which bag will meet my needs
http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/armor-bags/227689-armor-welcomes-your-input-5.html#post4605019
Posted by: Ben505
On: August 4th, 2009 02:54 PM
I have:
Dive Rite Transpac with Rec wing
2 Reg (octo) with scuba pro SPG/depth gauge
body glove 7mil EX3, booites soft sole, gloves
scuba pro jetfin (they are really big and wide) (I wear a 10 1/2 - 11 sneaker)
---I got them a bit bigger to accommodate the hardsole drysuit boots. (diver concepts)
1 main dive light, 2 small,1 tank light
Mask / snorkel (mask in mask box)
sea drops, dive rite reel 130', wrist slate, wrist dive computer, surface marker, lift bag, zip ties (maybe small save a dive kit as well)
8'x10' walmart Tarp (beach diving)
sealife DC 1000 camera (no strobes yet, but will be probably getting 2)
I was looking at the:
#98 Armor Rolling Mesh Duffle Bag I'm not sure about the tarp and camera but the rest of the gear should fit in either bag. It will be tight though, especially depending on the bulk of the 7mil suit. I prefer the #98. Keep in mind that these were designed to be "boat bags", in other words, a bag to take only the gear you need for a particular dive, from the car/hotel to the beach/boat.
#86 Rolling Mesh Backpack
I rather like the idea of the rolling mesh backpack. Though getting the gear in and out easily when wet or dry was a little concern. I plan on diving from almost anywhere, beaches, rocks, dive boat etc.. plus I travel a lot so if it can collapse down flat and fit in a suit case even better. The rolling wheels seem to just make sense when there is a paved hill to go up and down at a California public beach. or just to ensure I don't tire myself out before the dive.
Do the wheels/ mesh hold up to sand abuse well?The wheel are particularly large and are the best available in dive bags, especially in rolling mesh bags. Whether or not the back and bottom of the bag holds up well to abrasion depends on how you treat the bag. If you allow it to drag; if you don't lift it over curbs and obvious sharp rocks, rough wood decks (you get the picture) then you will rough up the bottom of the bag. Our bags are made with good material on the bottoms but unless you want to pull around a Pelican case, all bags will get abrasions and tears over time. You can mitigate a lot of it though if you treat you dive bag as though you want to protect it.Will the rolling mesh backpack both hold all my gear above? See above. You may end up needing to carry a second small bag or camera case, or reg bag, if you take everything, everywere.- as well as allow me to shove it into the bag with ease when I am tired after 4/5 dives in a day?
what about dive weights? (what is the bags limitations) What can I say, the bag has a nice big U-shaped opening. it is as easy as any bag of it's type to put stuff into. How easy or hard depends on your gear. Don't just take my word, I would ask at an Armor dealer about other buyers/users of the same product and see what they say. The easiest bag we have to "shove" stuff into is our largest rolling bag (#89) which opens completely in the front and is easy to dump everything into at the end of the day. But it is a large gear bag, not a boat bag. (Note: as with any bag, if you want it to last a long time, make sure you wash it thoroughly with fresh water and dry it before storage after every use.)I am 5'10 How well does the backpack drag behind you? I'm 5'6" and its just about right. We do have "Extend-a-handle"s available to extend the handle of any bag.
As a seasoned traveler I found that only rollerblading fixed wheel suitcases are worth buying are your wheels comparable? (do you know what I am referring to?) Ours are the best wheels you can get for dive bag; period. I've sold over 6000 units with these wheels and have only had one come back. On these bags the wheels are the least of your worrys.
I am envisioning myself with all my gear stated above in the rolling mesh backpack on my back, 2 tanks in either hand, weight belt slung over the shoulder and perhaps a self built rig that allows a small day backpack to be attached securely to the top of the rolling mesh backpack. (holds my food, towel, logbook, dry stuff) Good luck with all that. FYI the #98 is not a backpack.
Do you think this would work? and would the rolling mesh backpack even accommodate the small backpack spilling out on top? Not sure what you mean here but I would not recommend putting any other bag on top of either of these two bags while rolling. Excess weight and overloading will be the eventual demise of any gear bag. (FYI, we do not warrant for carrying tanks or weights, including weights that are in a integrated-weight BC)
As I become a better diver I plan to take tech lessons and go to doubles. Is it feasible to rig a shoulder strap to the rolling mesh backpack to allow me to carry the doubles on my back and gear over my shoulders when I cannot wheel it? Doubles and a gear bag on your back? You're a Hoss dude. Seriously, I would suggest you get with your local dive shop professionals and look at the bags, load them with your gear, and it will become much more clear to you.
And finally where is the best place to buy your equipment that compensates your company the most? I am in the LAX area. After reading this post I am rather impressed with you company and salute your dedication to your customer. I am decidedly cheap, but if you are who you say you are then I am willing to pay well for such a product.
What do you suggest? We do have dive shops in the LA area, Dive N Surf is one of them. You can also call our Rep Ray Bullion (800-303-5141) who might point you to a shop nearer to you. If you need more information please contact me.-Ben
