Cressi-sub J-107
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if you plan on doing any type of technical diving, then dont get it. I have a buddy that has it for recreational diving but uses a bp/wing for tech diving. If you plan on doing just recreational diving and like the way its setup then go for it but if you want a more modulare designed bc, then go for a bp/wing bc
MercutioATC
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and I love it. The Flight Control system is great (nice, fine control and no dangly hose). It's got plenty of lift, does not squeeze anywhere when fully inflated, and makes trim control very easy. The downside: 1) it's heavy and kinda bulky and 2) the Flight Control stub sticks out 3"-4" and could be an entanglement hazard in tight squeezes.
Thanks for your replies. I am not interested in technical diving,
and the J107 is a lighter weight than its big brothers J113 & J117.
But there aren't any shops around that carry them. And, they have a strange kind of weight pockets on each side that snap at the top--the pocket flops down releasing the weight. Primitive looking, but seems easy. Still, haven't encountered any reviews, and wonder if low pressure inflator/deflator works well, as well as the weight pockets.
and the J107 is a lighter weight than its big brothers J113 & J117.
But there aren't any shops around that carry them. And, they have a strange kind of weight pockets on each side that snap at the top--the pocket flops down releasing the weight. Primitive looking, but seems easy. Still, haven't encountered any reviews, and wonder if low pressure inflator/deflator works well, as well as the weight pockets.
MercutioATC
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and snap down. Releasing them is as simple as pulling the strap with the snap and lifting them out. I've never done it in an emergency situation, but I do it when I clean the BC post-dive and it seems simple enough.
The inflator/deflator mechanism is fantastic. Although it sticks out 3"-4" (which may be an issue to some technical divers) it's a manual system (unlike Mares' Airtrim) and offers very fine control. Add to that the fact that your inflator is always in exactly the same place (easy to locate) and doesn't need to be held above your head to deflate, it's a great system.
The inflator/deflator mechanism is fantastic. Although it sticks out 3"-4" (which may be an issue to some technical divers) it's a manual system (unlike Mares' Airtrim) and offers very fine control. Add to that the fact that your inflator is always in exactly the same place (easy to locate) and doesn't need to be held above your head to deflate, it's a great system.
That's good to know about the airtrim system. From the descriptions of the jackets the 107 is different from the 113 & 115 in the weight pockets--more primitive, I think, but as I said, I haven't had the opportunity to eyeball the jackets. I really appreciate your taking the time to respond to my post--thanks.
I have sold several 115's and people love them. I'm not ready to endorse the new cressi BC system though. The air system is nice and handy but if you had to manually inflate the thing at the surface.....Good Luck!
MercutioATC
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The tube's in the right-hand pocket, so it takes more work to get to than a standard inflator hose would, but it has a one-way valve and isn't difficult to inflate at all.
Look, I own a LDS and am pretty open minded about most things since I need to sale it. But I would prefer piece of cake or easy over "isn't difficult", no offense intended here. I know how they work and have used it in shop. I'm just old school I guess. It's probably the way of the future.
MercutioATC
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I agree that in a pocket is not as easy as on an external hose. Then again, breathing underwater doesn't come naturally to most, either.
There's definitely a practice issue, not to mention the ease-of-use issue. I think that once a diver is used to going to the pocket for manual inflation (how often does the need arise, anyway) it wouldn't be much more complicated than the hose. Granted, it's still an extra 2 steps (unzipping and getting it out...3 if you count removing the cap).
Then again, you'll never try to adjust bouyancy with your snorkel again...
There's definitely a practice issue, not to mention the ease-of-use issue. I think that once a diver is used to going to the pocket for manual inflation (how often does the need arise, anyway) it wouldn't be much more complicated than the hose. Granted, it's still an extra 2 steps (unzipping and getting it out...3 if you count removing the cap).
Then again, you'll never try to adjust bouyancy with your snorkel again...
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