Back inflate or BP/W
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RonzoTheGreat
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welcome to scubaboard smokin. best wishes and hope you find something suiting your needs. i can help out with an ABS backplate and harness but the sing is usually what is so tough to find within a reasonable $.... however i believe there are a few places out there that still have stock on a DIVERITE Venture wing (360) brand new for about $175
if you are a new diver (looks like you are) id probably stick with a steel backplate until you have a good idea how your weight and buoyancy trims out ... just my two cents
if you are a new diver (looks like you are) id probably stick with a steel backplate until you have a good idea how your weight and buoyancy trims out ... just my two cents
ShakaZulu
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Low cost and Scuba doesn't go together....only time you can get Scuba stuff cheap is when someone is trying to sell the gear...checkout the classifieds, craigslist and Ebay.
That said, I have a Dive Rite Rec Wing, that is new-used and I'm not using it, make me an offer ($300 new).
SCUBA Diving Equipment for Technical, Sidemount, Rebreather, Wreck and Cave Diving: Dive Rite, Inc - Product Catalog - Rec Wing
Leisurepro has new stuff very cheap...and ScubaToys match the price!
That said, I have a Dive Rite Rec Wing, that is new-used and I'm not using it, make me an offer ($300 new).
SCUBA Diving Equipment for Technical, Sidemount, Rebreather, Wreck and Cave Diving: Dive Rite, Inc - Product Catalog - Rec Wing
Leisurepro has new stuff very cheap...and ScubaToys match the price!
laguna230diver
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theres an XL zeagle scout in wilmington CL for 199
ShakaZulu, I understand it's not low cost, I'm just trying to save some money for actually getting out there and diving. Thanx for the offer but I think I'll have to pass, I'm looking for something in the $200 and under range and I don't want to lowball you.
Laguna, I'll check it out, thanx!
Laguna, I'll check it out, thanx!
From my own 6-month long search, I found that finding a singles setup under $200 is difficult. I had a few offers in the $175-$190 range for the HOG 32#. A backplate will run $50 at the low end and putting a harness together yourself will push $30 once you include shipping. I got my singles setup (36#+SSBP+STA) for $250 (+sh) and my doubles (45#+ALBP) for about $150 (+sh).
That said, I'm very happy I got a BP/W. It's been worth the money, and it's the only thing I own that was over $100 (incl reg, computer, wetsuit, twinset, etc).
That said, I'm very happy I got a BP/W. It's been worth the money, and it's the only thing I own that was over $100 (incl reg, computer, wetsuit, twinset, etc).
ShakaZulu
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I have an OMS single bladder wing and SS BP if you are interested. The wing has 94lbs of lift and is red. I will let it go to you for $250 plus shipping. Below is the link to the CL ad I posted here locally. If you want more pics I can oblige.
http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/spo/2049987370.html
http://honolulu.craigslist.org/oah/spo/2049987370.html
laguna230diver
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http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/cl...9505-oxycheq-single-wing-b-p.html#post5580436
BUY THAT WHAT A DEEEEEEEAL, and its in GA!
BUY THAT WHAT A DEEEEEEEAL, and its in GA!
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