Cressi Sub Aqualight R, Is It a Steal?

[shotthebreeze]

Hey folks,

I just ordered a Cressi Sub Aqualight R BCD from Leisure Pro for $208. I think I got a pretty good deal. People don't seem to like them because you can't don your weights with gloves on, but hey, for that price, I'll don the weights with my teeth. What do you guys think? Is it a good deal or am I nutty for grabbing it?

 

[Strahd]

This BCD was the present for my girlfriend birthday last february and she is very happy with it, good buoyancy control, no unnecesary gadgets, looks quite resistant, unbeatable price..., only complaints are the reduced size of the weight pockets and the difficulties found trying to remove weight bags underwater (to give them to a person on the boat).
Another factor wich made us decide for this particular model is the outstanding post sales service given by Cressi here in Spain.

 

[shotthebreeze]

I got mine a few days ago and I'm pretty impressed. The only thing I'm not sure about is that there aren't any trim weights in the back, or that I can see anyway. I wonder if that will keep me from being verticle when I need to be?

 

[Strahd]

uhm, no, you are right, no trim weights in the back, but don't think they are necessary...