BP&W gear questions

[vancehobart]

Newly certified diver, N. Cal (dry suit) diving, where should I look (manufactuer's web site's), what am I looking for, what do I need as far as gear, etc.
May sound really basic, but I have to learn somewhere, right?
Any help greatly appreciated!!
Vance "n" Vacaville

 

[jonnythan]

You're at the right place. Read the old posts in the forums here - more information than you can imagine.

For bp/wings:

www.halcyon.net
www.oxycheq.com
www.diverite.com
www.oms.com
www.abyss.biz

That should get you started... the top two are there for a reason

 

[Ben_ca]

Vance,
I work at Travis and dive with some guys in Sac... We dive mostly BP&W DIR style... PM me if you want to check out my setup.... Maybe we join us for some training dives.

Ben

www.sauedir.com

 

[tonyc]

Don't forget to PM Fredt on this board, From what I've heard he makes excellent bp's, sta's and I think sells harnesses with all the d rings etc. People I've talked with say his work is top notch and he can help you in putting together a balanced rig. I have a Halcyon bp and oxycheq wing. Some people say the edges on some of the halcyon bp's are a little rough.

Tony.