Complete Halcyon Pioneer Setup

[BlueDolphin]

I picked up an Eclipse rig today also. I will see if I like it better than the Pioneer 36. Some say the Eclipse is not as streamlined and harder to dump. We'll see!

 

[orioner00]

got an eclipse wing today tried it before and id say it's the best single tank wing iv'e ever used

 

[Colliam7]

I bought a complete Halcyon Pioneer Setup 36 lbs. wing with 15 lbs. weight pockets, 6 lbs. SS back plate, off e-bay for $450.00. This is my 1st BP/W setup. Just wondering if I payed to much, or is that average cost for a used Halcyon BP/W? ...Before I get flamed because I already bought it and I hear "what does it matter", I guess I'm looking for opinions if it was a good deal or not, so I can either chalk it up as one of life's learning experiences.

Two thoughts: 1. For dive gear on eBay I set my upper limit as 50% of MSRP (new). I pass on a lot of gear (much of which seems to be purchased by bidders with less than 5 previous purchases), but I usually get good deals when I buy. The 50% is based on the assumed risk of buying used equipment. Therefore, you paid a bit more than I would have, BUT ... 2. Halcyon equipment is generally good, and seems to command something of a premium on eBay, and complete units like you bought do not show up very often, so there is a supply-demand influence which increases the prices. If the unit is in good condition, and requires no repair or service, you did not pay too much. You essentially have a new rig at a substantial discount.

 

[DA Aquamaster]

Ihave pretty much the same approach - 1/2 of retail for used equipment. And if it is not in exllent condition I will pass on it. However there are some items that are either in great demand in general or no longer available new that I will pay a little more for.

At the other extreme, sometimes you get some great deals. For example I bought my mint condition Pioneer wing with aluminum backplate and Oxycheq harness at an estate auction for $25.00. I didn't need the harness or yet another plate, but for $25.00 I decided I could live with them along with the wing.

 

[dkatchalov]

I stand corrected.

you're kidding, right?

 

[MK27DIVER]

I have the Halcyon 40# Eclipse wing and a SS BP and I love it. I am a PSD so I will probably be switching the hog harness for the Dive Rite Transplate Harness since I dive a range of different suits during the year. Makes adjusting to the conditions easier as well as rapid deployment.