scubafire
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What is your opinion on what is the best BC for under $375....thanks
best BC for under $375
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H2Andy
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the atmos sport is hard to beat:
http://scubatoys.com/store/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=AtmosSportBCD
low price with all the right features (streamlined, weight-integrated, rugged)
http://scubatoys.com/store/detail.asp?PRODUCT_ID=AtmosSportBCD
low price with all the right features (streamlined, weight-integrated, rugged)
sasscuba
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Zeagle Brigade. With the 10% SB discount it puts it at $360...http://www.scubatoys.com/store/Scuba_Mens_BCDs.asp
TxHockeyGuy
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I'll second the Brigade from ScubaToys. Course I'm biased, I live 10 minutes from them. 
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scubafire
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The atmos has an optinal dump valve. Is that a good thing to get?
H2Andy
Contributor
you would use the rear dump valve to dump air if you were "butt up"
(in other words, the rear dump valve has to be your highest point or close to
your highest point).
i would say for $15.00 is worth getting, because it will allow you to work on
your bouyancy without having to change your complete attitude and get your
hose up above your head. this takes time, and sometimes you just need a quick
release of air in an odd position.
(in other words, the rear dump valve has to be your highest point or close to
your highest point).
i would say for $15.00 is worth getting, because it will allow you to work on
your bouyancy without having to change your complete attitude and get your
hose up above your head. this takes time, and sometimes you just need a quick
release of air in an odd position.
Humuhumunukunukuapua'a
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Brigade...definitely. You get a Zeagle, a lifetime warranty and a BC that can be customized to fit you right. Brigades are really nice BCs.
You may be able to put together a BP/W for something in that range as well. That would be even better.
You may be able to put together a BP/W for something in that range as well. That would be even better.
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scubafire
Guest
So I am new at this....BP/W? What is that?
H2Andy
Contributor
backplate and wings
actually, if i were to make a recommendation, it'd be that you look into a backplate
and wings
much more streamlined, custom made (because you adjust your own harness),
and they allow for very easy horizontal trim and bouyancy control.
actually, if i were to make a recommendation, it'd be that you look into a backplate
and wings
much more streamlined, custom made (because you adjust your own harness),
and they allow for very easy horizontal trim and bouyancy control.
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scubafire
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Hmmm....so I have no idea what that is...I have seen them...mostly dive rite, but I never knew what they were. Can you fill me in?
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