BP/W for me and my son?

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2 cents from another recreational diver:

So, I have just under 100 dives when I went to buy a BCD. I'm hard to fit and had been debating a BP/W for some time. Talked to lots of LDSs and communicated with other suppliers reccomended on the Board. My experience was not great. But I kept going and talking to people and finally I found a LDS (Any Water Sports in San Jose) that took the time to help me figure out what options might work for me. I ended up buying a Halcyon Infinity system. Its a BP/W but functions more like a traditional BCD. It customizable, built to last, and is one of the better decisions I've made. It's set up for single tank and has a cinch system that makes it easier to get out of on the surface if needed. It was more expensive than most BP/W systems, but I'm happy with it. I strongly suggest working with a LDS or someone you know and trust on the purchase if possible.

Good Luck!
 
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Who said anything about inflating to look like the Michelin Man?

That's the Stay-Puft marshmallow man. 80s film literacy is covered in later tech courses these days I guess.
 
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My son is 9yrs old.....this is his BCD.


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That rig looks horribly unstreamlined with a T-Rex stuck on the back like that... ;-)
 
The fact that you can't grasp a concept doesn't mean no answer has been provided.

You have once again proven that one should not bother trying to enlighten you. Just not worth the considerable effort.

Tobin




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Why would I EVER want to have my tank and BC float on the surface by itself? :shakehead::shakehead::shakehead: :D
 
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Why would I EVER want to have my tank and BC float on the surface by itself? :shakehead::shakehead::shakehead: :D

To be fair, the only times I've had to remove my rig while in the water have been more unusual cases (dives on smaller boats, rescue class, etc.) so I don't think its unreasonable to not be able to deduce these things. In fact, I am sure if I read enough threads, I will run across other situations when I will need to get out of my rig while in the water - situations I cannot imagine right now. (BTW, while I can appreciate that other divers would think of taking their gear off to resolve gear/entanglement issues, I don't factor that in as I don't dive solo.)

But I recognize that this topic is a learning opportunity for me. Not an opportunity to argue with people who might have the knowledge I am seeking.
 
To be fair, the only times I've had to remove my rig while in the water have been more unusual cases (dives on smaller boats, rescue class, etc.) so I don't think its unreasonable to not be able to deduce these things. In fact, I am sure if I read enough threads, I will run across other situations when I will need to get out of my rig while in the water - situations I cannot imagine right now.

Kayak diving. Diving from a RIB like in the Galapagos. Boating an injured diver. :)
 
Personally, my plan would be to never need to separate myself from my rig - especially if my dry suit has lost all buoyancy.

As Mike Tyson famously said "Everyone has a plan... until they get punched in the face."

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So, this is just a deflection to avoid admitting that it would be better to measure the suit inflated to the maximum that you actually expect to use it, versus the minimum gas?

Hint: "the maximum you actually expect to use it" and "the minimum gas" are pretty much equivalent.
 

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