Hollywoodivers Karim
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aaen:Curous about this BC. I really like the look of it, not really into these jacket stye bcs, I find them more of a nuisance. Anyways I am planning on getting into wreck diving, and possibly cave diving in the next year or so. Wanted to kow if this would be a good bc to get, or should I look arounf at some other bcs first.
Thanks
Steve Aaen
Hi there.
I am currently diving with the DiveRite transpac. It is a wonderful back-inflated BC, very streamlined, fully customizable. You can add a lot of accessories or none; it is up to you. This is the only BC on the market that has the shoulder straps not stiched into the cummerbund. The shoulder straps adjust not only vertically but horizontally as well (regardless of chest size, torso height or waiste line).; this feature allows the user regardless of his or her weight/size to have a close and tight fit that prevents any shift of the tank on your back. It is extremely comfortable thanks to padded material on the harness. DiveRite offers two weight pocket systems (one is 32lbs (16lbs in each pockets), the other is 16lbs (8lbs per pocket)). Depending on your weight, if you dive in cold or warm water, the thickness of your suit... you may choose one or the other. A good alternative to the diverite BC is the Scubapro Knighthawk (back-inflated, weight-integrated BC but no expendability in terms of accessories). Take care. Hope I was helpful.
Karim