I’m just wondering why there is all the hullabaloo over the difference and even animosity between a quality tech style back inflate BC as compared to a modular BP/W.
I currently have two BC’s. A Zeagle Ranger for diving the PAC NW drysuit diving and a Zeagle Stiletto for diving tropics in a 3mm or even just a rashguard. Both have a multitude of adjustment and now that I have them dialed they are 100% good to go without ANY further adjustments or configurations. Just pack and go. No further adjustments needed.
I get that the price of a BP/W is going to be less than two top tier BC’s……. but my focus on this post is really about which is better when in actual use.
My two BC’s in my opinion seem to offer anything and everything that the BP/W’s do…… only more. The harness is totally comfortable and offers a lot of options such as integrated pockets, D-Rings, attachment points, etc. Plus, both of my BC’s offer rear trim pockets of non ditchable weight that will hold more weight than an aluminum or SS backplate will provide. Plus, I don’t need to haul that weight when traveling because weights at desinations are provided and I can simply insert them into my rear trim pockets
For those that do not want or feel the need for ditchable weight with their “ripcdord” system, then the Zeagles ample weight “pockets” can then be used for many other storage options such as DSMB’s, SMB’s, Signal Mirror, Spare mask, finstrap, maskstrap, o-rings, car fob..etc.
So bottom line……………….why do some folks feel that a BP/W so much superior to a quality tech back inflate BC such as the Ranger or Stiletto?
Thanks….. and Cheers!!!
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