Dive Rite Transpac II vs. Scuba Pro Knighthawk

[caveseeker7]

Between the two models you ask about I prefer the DiveRite Transpack II.
It's an amazingly adjustable BCD that has as many or as few options as you need or want. It's high quality, both materials and craftmanship.

Since you asked specifically about the weight pockets:
They have a zipper to put the weights in or take them out, and velcro for ditching. It reduces the wear on the velcro considerably if you use the zippers. Of weight pockets that that close with velcro they are the only ones I would use. The fact that you can move the pouches along the waist strap means you can work out the best trim for your diving. Finally, you have the option to use other weights, may that be belts or in my case a DUI weight harness. I prefer that option because the weights are on me, which means moving the BCD/tank around is easier, as is donning and doffing, and if I need to take off the BCD/tank uw I won't shoot to the surface.

From my experience DiveRite has excellent customer service and business practices, something I have only experienced partly with Scubapro.

Between the quality of the products and the customer service I can recommend DiveRite highly.

 

[dazedone]

I have a TPII and dive in California. I love it. I have the rec wings. I dive dry and wet and this BC rocks.

I have the integrated weight pockets, but I ditched them in favor of a SeaSoft weight belt. The weight pouches flop around too easily and make the whole thing seem not as streamlined than it is with a weight belt. I did add 2 XS Scuba WB101 weight pouches to the upper cam band to use as trim pockets.

 

[CHICHO]

little info,SP RECTEK,SUPERTEK,TRAVELTEK.PURETEK. were originally a DIVE RITE item. there for what ever fits you better is your choise to make