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Ive been looking into getting a BC for some time now. Originally I was interested in the Mares Vector Chrome but have since been convinced (by members of SB) that a BPW may be a better idea.
This forum has been an excellent source of information so far and I have looked at many of the wings suggested here.
Recently I spotted the buddy travel wing: http://www.kentdiving.co.uk/prod.asp?partno=TRAVEL
Priced at £150 GBP this seems excellent value when compared with most BCs. Ive researched this on the net and have done a search on SB. I have a few questions though, sorry if they seem stupid.
OK. Its described as a 'wing'. Is it a true bpw? I think it mentions that its designed for single tank use. If i eventually move to a twinset, can i still use this perhaps with a new wing but with the same backplate and harness?
Is the optional cylinder worth getting? If so, which size and fitting would you go with?
I would want to travel abroad with this so would the 13kg wing do for me? (Im around 13 stone, 5 foot 11)
Ive only ever used BCDs before and will probably not be able to try before buying. Will I regret buying this do you think?
Hope this doesnt sound stupid but I am still a bit unsure of what I need.
Am I right in assuming that a traditional bpw is comprised of the backplate, wing, harness and singl tank adaptor? Does the travel wing include all of these?
Again, many thanks for any help that you can give.
Chris
This forum has been an excellent source of information so far and I have looked at many of the wings suggested here.
Recently I spotted the buddy travel wing: http://www.kentdiving.co.uk/prod.asp?partno=TRAVEL
Priced at £150 GBP this seems excellent value when compared with most BCs. Ive researched this on the net and have done a search on SB. I have a few questions though, sorry if they seem stupid.
OK. Its described as a 'wing'. Is it a true bpw? I think it mentions that its designed for single tank use. If i eventually move to a twinset, can i still use this perhaps with a new wing but with the same backplate and harness?
Is the optional cylinder worth getting? If so, which size and fitting would you go with?
I would want to travel abroad with this so would the 13kg wing do for me? (Im around 13 stone, 5 foot 11)
Ive only ever used BCDs before and will probably not be able to try before buying. Will I regret buying this do you think?
Hope this doesnt sound stupid but I am still a bit unsure of what I need.
Am I right in assuming that a traditional bpw is comprised of the backplate, wing, harness and singl tank adaptor? Does the travel wing include all of these?
Again, many thanks for any help that you can give.
Chris
