BC purchasing decision

[taliesin58]

Hi, I got tons of help over in the Reg section, so hopefully I can get some advice here.

I am purchasing my first set of equipment and do not have much money to spend. I have narrowed down my choice for a BC between SHERWOOD AVID BC and the MARES VECTOR 1000 MRS BCD. Please share your opinions and experiences with each. Thanks

 

[tnfireman]

I have been very happy with my Avid.

 

[spectrum]

I'm very happy with my AVID after 184 dives.

Here were my initial thoughts:
http://www.scubaboard.com/showpost.php?p=1142032&postcount=2

Pete

 

[RJP]

Wow - a thread where I can be the FIRST to say...

You don't want a BCD, you want a BP/W!

 

[billeelou]

really likes it, but she also turned her nose up at a Fusion!!!!:11: The MRS has a BAd rep for letting go at the wrong time, but that has not been a problem with hers.

But she really does not have a lonnnnnng perspective to compare it with. REALLY it is what you are comfortable with,

 

[nivla80]

Not too sure about the Mares, but i've heard a great deal of good stuff abt the AVID. My AOW instructor uses that too..

Good luck with ur decisions!

 

[Jay_SMART_Diver]

I have had a Mares Vector 1000 Air Trim, I have about 80+ dives on it and have really enjoyed it. The construction is tough as nails, lots of steel D-rings (8) and the Air Trim inflator is very user friendly and super responsive. The size of the pockets are great too. I also really like the weight pocket system of Mares very secure and no velcro to wear out.

 

[divad]

LeisurePro has the "Avid" on sale for $250.00.

 

[djanni]

Wow - a thread where I can be the FIRST to say...

You don't want a BCD, you want a BP/W!

Do you also know what color Wetsuit they want?

 

[GreenDiverDown]

Do you also know what color Wetsuit they want?

Easy... Black!

What other color is there?