Dive Rite Question

[Big Jay]

Thank you kindly I think Im search impaired today. I cant find the transpac on there. All day I cant find a dang thing I have searched for online.

Ask for John (he should answer the phone anyway). He is a standup guy and I have purchased 99% of my equipment from him. Any problem i ever had he made it right real quick.

www.northeastscubasupply.com

 

[ScubaTwo]

Ask for John (he should answer the phone anyway). He is a standup guy and I have purchased 99% of my equipment from him. Any problem i ever had he made it right real quick.

www.northeastscubasupply.com

I found it Not being familiar with this kind of equipment it took me a min to find soft back flotation. I realllllllllllllllllly like this set up. If anyone has any other advice pros and cons pls advise. Im thinking early christmas gift from hubby

 

[Big Jay]

I found it Not being familiar with this kind of equipment it took me a min to find soft back flotation. I realllllllllllllllllly like this set up. If anyone has any other advice pros and cons pls advise. Im thinking early christmas gift from hubby

Biggest con i am reading with the TransPac is the fact that its soft back flotation. Its not to say its no good. I dove with 2 guys 2 weeks ago who were using doubles with a transpac. You lose some stability with the transpac because its soft back. Doubles are quite heavy and cumbersome. A properly adjusted backplate with harness will eliminate alot more slack and play than the soft back transpac would in my opinion. The transpac is more comfortable than a BP though.

 

[kidspot]

Thank you kindly I think Im search impaired today. I cant find the transpac on there. All day I cant find a dang thing I have searched for online.

Is this for singles or doubles? - if doubles I think most recommend a plate over the transpac (either transplate or standard plate w/harness) If you get the opportunity it would also be good to try both first to see which you'd like overall...

Aloha, Tim

 

[ScubaTwo]

Biggest con i am reading with the TransPac is the fact that its soft back flotation. Its not to say its no good. I dove with 2 guys 2 weeks ago who were using doubles with a transpac. You lose some stability with the transpac because its soft back. Doubles are quite heavy and cumbersome. A properly adjusted backplate with harness will eliminate alot more slack and play than the soft back transpac would in my opinion. The transpac is more comfortable than a BP though.

Im already thinking of offering my jacket to the scuba gods. So glad I found this thread. I wont be diving doubles any time in the forseeable future. Maybe many years from now. Im very excited I have been looking so long for the perfect bc for me. I emailed John asking a ton of questions lol. Hope he dosnt mind. Thank you for all your help. Going diving/camping this weekend and I think I will print out the pic to take with me!

 

[ScubaTwo]

Is this for singles or doubles? - if doubles I think most recommend a plate over the transpac (either transplate or standard plate w/harness) If you get the opportunity it would also be good to try both first to see which you'd like overall...

Aloha, Tim

definatly singles kidspot. Wish I could try them first but its not possible here. I guess thats why I have been looking for so long. Want to make sure I get what I really want this time. I bought my first jacket during certification and its awful. I wont jump into it (again) but this kit has so much im looking for.

 

[ScubaTwo]

I e-mailed northeastscubasupply a few days ago and never got an answer back. I would gladly pay more from a person who gives me a little customer service then get a cheap deal from a person who does not. Im still very interested in the transpac so any other opinons are greatly appreciated.

 

[jonnythan]

Give em a call... many businesses have problems responding to email for a variety of reasons.

 

[oceancrest67]

The Transpac is great as an overall single tank back inflate recreational bc...I use the integrated weight pockets and a crotch strap...it stays glued to my back. The DiveRite Transpac is sort of a compromise bc...back inflate yet soft back for comfort. I would not recommend it with doubles unless you purchase the doubles kit...but then, why not just go and purchase the Transplate harness with backplate.

I am in the same position...on the verge of spending more money on a backplate harness system for more "technical" diving.

Just my 02.

 

[gfisher4792]

I e-mailed northeastscubasupply a few days ago and never got an answer back. I would gladly pay more from a person who gives me a little customer service then get a cheap deal from a person who does not. Im still very interested in the transpac so any other opinons are greatly appreciated.

I've gotten price quotes from them before, and got excellent customer service when I called; I tried emailing them once, but also got no response. Calling them is just easier.