BC Service availability while on vacation

[Elorfindor]

I am looking into purchasing my first BCD and am leaning one particular way, but know I need more information.
All of my diving has been/will be vacation diving, and want to choose something that I have a better chance of service/repair while away from home. Going to Hawaii for the first time in a few months, and get down to Caribbean two or three times a year.
Are there particular brands that are easier/harder to trouble shoot or repair than others?
What about the whole argument of dive shop vs online purchase?
Thank you for your help!

 

[rjack321]

There's no shortage of spare anything in Hawaii

 

[BoltSnap]

1. Scubapro

2. Zeagle

 

[arkstorm]

Regardless of brand, the failure point on most bc’s is the inflator and the dump valve.

Carry a spare inflator and spare dump valve in your save-a-dive kit and you’re good to go anywhere in the world.

 

[MidOH]

You don't have time to waste on vacation with repairs. Bring one spare inflator assembly, or one spare wing (complete).

O rings, spare mask, defogger, etc.

 

[happy-diver]

Buy the bc you like the most the one that you think looks great the one that you want to dive
and considering the frequency of your diving you won't need any repairs for at least ten years

Then buy another

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So go enjoy

 

[Ontwreckdiver]

I am looking into purchasing my first BCD and am leaning one particular way, but know I need more information.
All of my diving has been/will be vacation diving, and want to choose something that I have a better chance of service/repair while away from home.

I would look at the Dive Rite Hydro Lite. Dive Rite has been in business for a very long time, they make good quality gear and have a huge world wide dealer network.

Hydro Lite BCD - Dive Rite

Dive Rite's Hydro Lite BCD is a technically-inspired, lightweight system for single tank divers looking to streamline their equipment setup. The compact Hydro Lite BCD weighs only 6.2 pounds (2.8 kg) and packs up easily thanks to a soft backplate, making it the perfect system for travel...

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