I don't think there's anything 'attractive' about those shorts
I guess "attractive" is relative. They ARE more attractive than my X shorts .
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I don't think there's anything 'attractive' about those shorts
And there are a bunch of people willing to put up with BP/W shortcomings and desperately work to minimize those shortcomings seemingly in an attempt to make their decision to use an oddball setup work
I guess "attractive" is relative. They ARE more attractive than my X shorts .
I'm curious how many dives you have done in your scubapro shorts? While they are an attractive design, I wonder about their durability over time.
Just as not everybody sees the benefits of BP/W as benefits. That's the gist of this whole discussion. I don't think anybody's saying that BP/W is bad per se. They're good for some people/in some situations, but not for everybody and not always.Beano, did it ever occur to you that a lot of people don't see them as shortcomings?
Let's see. First you need a backplate. What kind? Steel, aluminum, plastic? Then you need the wing. How big? Does it fit the backplate? Then a harness. How do I put that together? Then a weight system, can I do that with this combo or do I have to use a weight belt (oh dear god)? Oh, do I need a single tank adapter with that?? Pockets, now it gets tricky (the very reason for this thread)... Can I attach some or should I put them on a separate belt (oh god, that again) or something else completely?
That's what I meant with loose parts. And I have seen BP/W rigs come half apart after a dive. I'm sure there's ways to keep it together better, but then that's just one more thing you have to worry about.
Or you can get a jacket BCD and you're done!
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That's actually my whole point. Not everyone is better off with them.
It's no big deal if you know what you're doing (as with anything). But you only would if you spent the time to familiarize yourself with the whole setup, do the research on the options, etc.... Or you can get a jacket BCD, then you don't have to.It's just not that difficult, you are making it sound more so than it is.
I for one like the choice of how I want to dive i.e where i want D rings, where/how I want to stow stuff, the ability to change my configuration depending on locale etc. having something that is tailor made to my unique body type/size.
Horses for courses I guess.
What TSandM said. The bladder/wing was loosely hanging off the BP.When you say you have seen BP/W "come half apart" what do you mean, just curious cheers.
If I can buy a pre-made jacket BCD that does everything I want...