BP/w setup question

[Wayne at DiveSeekers]

Can you comment a bit on why the switch? Is it strictly a bouyancy thing with the different suits and all?

Also, I'd appreciate it if someone could comment in Dive Rite products, specifically their Travel27 EXP (I think that's the name of it) wing. Dive Gear Express has a pretty tempting (price wise anyway) package deal on what they are labeling a Hog BP/W setup. I'm ready to sip at the coolaid, too raw a beginner for big gulps but the plusses I've read about the equipment setup have me intrigued. I'm going to pull the trigger on a BP/W, a couple of add-ons, and some longer miflex hoses...I just need some one to tell me DR isn't the SCUBA Wally-Mart.

TIA

DiveRite makes great Quality products as well. They are one of the leaders for that type of Gear. The Owner of DiveRite, Lamar Hires, is constantly doing the dives (Caves, Tec, Wrecks and reefs) himself, oppose to some of your other manufacturers that are just getting the gear made for them. We actually help run their "Tec Tour" for them when they come to Dutch Springs (PA). I would rather go with a leader, than a follower.

We have all of their products In Stock as well as the Miflex hoses. Feel free to contact me and I will take care of you.

 

[Mattleycrue76]

Dive Rite has a good reputation for quality gear. My personal experience with their Rec Wing has been on the subpar side. (defective inflator hose switch under warranty, defective butt dump valve replaced on recall One of the seam on the wing is coming undone). Their CS has been good and I would purchase and use their products at the right price. I wouldn't pay big premiums for them though. The deals on DR express are really good so no worries there. Maybe check out the offerings for HOG and Golem Gear as well. 27 lbs lift should be fine for warm water diving without craploads of exposure protection. For cold water I'd recomment something more in the 32-38 lbs lift range (for single tanks)