DiveRite, SCUBAPRO, or Zeagle

[Mojo3]

I am an advance diver (Rescue diver), and considering going for Dive Master, but not as a professional. I mainly dive in the tropics, and I am looking for a low profile, simple BC that has integrated weights, and some place to hookup my SpairAir. I am looking at DiveRite Transpack, SCUBAPRO Nighthawk, or Zeagle; Scout, Escape or Stiletto. Will appreciate any input on pros & cons.

 

[divetahoe]

I am an advance diver (Rescue diver), and considering going for Dive Master, but not as a professional. I mainly dive in the tropics, and I am looking for a low profile, simple BC that has integrated weights, and some place to hookup my SpairAir. I am looking at DiveRite Transpack, SCUBAPRO Nighthawk, or Zeagle; Scout, Escape or Stiletto. Will appreciate any input on pros & cons.

If you mostly dive tropics, you may not have to worry about integrated weights, since with the warm water, you may not need much weight, and can use a belt easily. I use the DR Transpack with the travel wing. It has weight pouches, but I never take them with me when I dive warm water.

FWIW

 

[crpntr133]

With the Zeagle line the BC can grow, or shrink, with you just by changing out the components of the BC. This will also make it nice if I ever need to repair the BC. I don't need to send the whole thing in just the piece. That was the deciding factor of why I bought my Zeagle BC.
Now that I have my BC I have found out that customer service with Zeagle is top notch. Scott Zeagle,as well as a factory rep, are an active part of this board and I am sure he will swim through and give you inside info.
Some will say that the "rip cord" system is complicated or hard to rethread..it is far from that but I would suggest rethreading it before you actually need to.
I can't comment on the specific Zeagle BC's that you posted about since I own a Brigade.

 

[ae3753]

Not 100% exact comparison, but some points you may still find relevant. I wrote my pros and cons for TransPac and Ranger here: Zeagle Brigade vs Dive Rite Transpac II vs Mares Jubilee

Of the two rigs, I dive the TransPac more:
1. Very low profile (Travel)
2. Donut shaped wing (Travel or Venture)
3. Can remove weight integration pockets. Like divetahoe, I use a weight belt in the tropics.
4. Hip D-ring and connection points on the back of the harness.

I really do like Zeagle products, and if I always want weight integration, then I would happy with a Brigade or Stilleto.

Btw, if you're thinking of DM'ing. Some shops have requirement on gear you can wear. Might want to check that out before you buy something that your LDS does not carry.

 

[Spoon]

I am an advance diver (Rescue diver), and considering going for Dive Master, but not as a professional. I mainly dive in the tropics, and I am looking for a low profile, simple BC that has integrated weights, and some place to hookup my SpairAir. I am looking at DiveRite Transpack, SCUBAPRO Nighthawk, or Zeagle; Scout, Escape or Stiletto. Will appreciate any input on pros & cons.

why is halcyon not on your list?

 

[M_Bipartitus]

resist the Hevil Hempire!

 

[ae3753]

Sorry, other link had double http. New link.
Zeagle Brigade vs Dive Rite Transpac II vs Mares Jubilee

 

[Geezer]

I'd recommend Zeagle - I have a Scout, but would love to get a Stiletto.