divesergeant
Contributor
Hi All,
Does anyone know how long we should expect a BCD to last?
Ours (Seaquest Diva for Mrs DS, Seaquest Balance for me) are ten years old. They're hanging in there, but the velcro on the weight pockets is weakening and there is starting to develop some fraying on the edges.
The variables are;
About two weeks worth of Caribbean diving/year. (Wish it was more!)
Pre-trip UV protection with 303 Protectant. (www.303-products.com)
Good, frequent rinsing during the dive trips.
Thorough post-trip interior rinsing, cleaning with BC life, and re-rinsing.
Thorough post-trip outside cleaning with BC life and treatment with 303 Protectant
Storage in cool, dry, basement on BCD hangars.
Naturally, it'd be great to have them last forever since we love them, but, alas, they won't. Besides, it's cool to buy new dive kit, so an excuse to spend the dinero is always welcome, too.
Thanks in advance for any feedback.
DS
Does anyone know how long we should expect a BCD to last?
Ours (Seaquest Diva for Mrs DS, Seaquest Balance for me) are ten years old. They're hanging in there, but the velcro on the weight pockets is weakening and there is starting to develop some fraying on the edges.
The variables are;
About two weeks worth of Caribbean diving/year. (Wish it was more!)
Pre-trip UV protection with 303 Protectant. (www.303-products.com)
Good, frequent rinsing during the dive trips.
Thorough post-trip interior rinsing, cleaning with BC life, and re-rinsing.
Thorough post-trip outside cleaning with BC life and treatment with 303 Protectant
Storage in cool, dry, basement on BCD hangars.
Naturally, it'd be great to have them last forever since we love them, but, alas, they won't. Besides, it's cool to buy new dive kit, so an excuse to spend the dinero is always welcome, too.
Thanks in advance for any feedback.
DS