Back inflate bcd

[refjef]

I am a long time diver but haven't dove much in the last 5 years. I am looking at getting a back inflate bc. I am thinking about the knighthawk or the black Diamond. Any suggestions? My brother in law just got the mares dragon airtrim, no dives with it yet.

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[tstormdiver]

I use the Seaquest Balance. Good back inflate BC. Very clean & streamlined. lightweight, yet durable. Packs down very well for traveling. I use it for both warm water vacation diving & with my drysuit for cooler local waters.

 

[knowone]

Type sp knighthawk into your computer machine.

 

[IDS3]

Knighthawk is the way to go. The weight system is easy to use with gloves on or off.

 

[axyto]

are'nt you a fan of BP/W system?

 

[scubamarketing]

I've used a Black Diamond for years as an instructor under pretty rough conditions and it's been great. It's not the best for travel because it's a bit bulky and heavy.

 

[DevonDiver]

OP: It'd help if you let us know what your preferences are...and what features you (1) Need and (2) Want....

If you aren't considering a BP&W (which would be my recommendation), then I have seen lots of praise for Zeagle wings in these forums.

I owned a Zeagle Ranger once...and it was a very superior design of BCD. I'd still be diving it if I hadn't moved to BP&W.

I like the style of the new Zeagle Wicked. It's cool in a 'surfer' way...especially the 'pre-distressed' d-rings and tribal artwork.

 

[refjef]

What is the big advantage of BP&W. What would the differance be between a Back inflate and a BP&W??

 

[DevonDiver]

Have a look at these threads:

http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/ne...ng/351125-jacket-inflate-vs-back-inflate.html

http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/bu...57691-backplate-compared-rear-inflate-bc.html

http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/basic-scuba-discussions/348980-diving-wing.html

http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/buoyancy-compensators-bcs-weight-systems/356260-bp-w-just-tool.html

http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/bu...ystems/359030-bp-w-jacket-back-inflation.html

http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/ba...50718-back-plate-wing-vs-back-inflate-bc.html

http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/bu...15-need-some-help-jacket-vs-rear-inflate.html