buying a bc part 2

[chilipino]

Some more explanation on BP/Wing as it relates to the "non-tech" diver:

http://www.baue.org/library/volker_dir.html


.mike

 

[chip104]

cons of BP/W: HEAVIER than jacket, not as easy to travel with (have to assemble, disassemble), don't have pockets unless you buy a satchel (not a problem if you don't take stuff with you).

pros of backinflated BCD (ie reef rider, a couple of zeagle brands): get pretty much the same trim as BP/W, LIGHTER than BP/W.

The reason why I'm solicitating a backinflated, light-weight BCD instead of the BP/W is because you travel a lot. I'm very accustomed to travelling via public transport with my dive equipment and it's manageable but a hassle nonetheless.

But for functionality, I'd choose a BP/W over a jacket anyday. But try rent one first and see if the travel with the weight is manageable.

In all honesty, if you haven't bought a regulator first, safetywise I'd reco getting that before a BCD. If I had to choose between renting a BCD and regulator at the dive op, I'd choose the BCD and bring my own regulator.

Hope that helps jj.

 

[Hammerhead]

The reason why I'm solicitating a backinflated, light-weight BCD instead of the BP/W is because you travel a lot. I'm very accustomed to travelling via public transport with my dive equipment and it's manageable but a hassle nonetheless..

Not to argue

BUT, my BP/W with aluminium plate weighs less than half a pound more than my old Tusa Liberator BCD and packs smaller....

It also looks cooler.:14:

 

[jonix]

It also looks cooler.:14:

i don't mind that either

 

[Spoon]

cons of BP/W: HEAVIER than jacket, not as easy to travel with (have to assemble, disassemble), don't have pockets unless you buy a satchel (not a problem if you don't take stuff with you).

pros of backinflated BCD (ie reef rider, a couple of zeagle brands): get pretty much the same trim as BP/W, LIGHTER than BP/W.

The reason why I'm solicitating a backinflated, light-weight BCD instead of the BP/W is because you travel a lot. I'm very accustomed to travelling via public transport with my dive equipment and it's manageable but a hassle nonetheless.

But for functionality, I'd choose a BP/W over a jacket anyday. But try rent one first and see if the travel with the weight is manageable.

In all honesty, if you haven't bought a regulator first, safetywise I'd reco getting that before a BCD. If I had to choose between renting a BCD and regulator at the dive op, I'd choose the BCD and bring my own regulator.

Hope that helps jj.

wow youve grown up chip, a lot can happen in 6 months

 

[jonix]

wow youve grown up chip, a lot can happen in 6 months

i agree

 

[chip104]

hey guys, we all have to go through puberty someday.

 

[chip104]

Not to argue

BUT, my BP/W with aluminium plate weighs less than half a pound more than my old Tusa Liberator BCD and packs smaller....

It also looks cooler.:14:

hey purps, not gonna argue that either. the dark side is still strong with me. :hoondidi:

I just wanted to throw another option in there. Playing devil's advocate as they say.

 

[shugar]

ok so the chip i met at the 1st DOR was pre-pubescent?

hmmmm

Jag

 

[chip104]

ok so the chip i met at the 1st DOR was pre-pubescent?
hmmmm

Jag

please jag, no more. You've scarred me enough already...