excursion or probe LX?

[sandman12]

Going my new BC tomorrow and am trying to decide between the Excursion or the Probe LX. The only real benefit I see on the Probe are the pockets and I don't really think I will need pockets. I've never used a back inflated BC also so I'm not sure If I'll like that. I have no way of trying one either cause the store only rents jacket inflations Cressi's. Any ways, Pros/cons would be great and which one would you pick?

Thanks
James

 

[Wildcard]

You will need pockets.

 

[sandman12]

Coulnd't I just clip my stuff on the D-rings? Basically my decision is based on back inflation or packets...which is more important.

 

[PaulSmithTek]

Back Inflat are great some people dont like them because they feel like they are pushing your face in the water on the surface.

 

[cowjazz]

I have a probe and love it. The only draw back I can see is it is a big and relatively heavy BCD, and it takes up a lot of room when packing for a trip. I do like the four zipper pockets, two velcro pockets, mutltiple D-rings and mutiple dumps. The grommets give you another option for securing a knife. I went with the probe because I prefer jacket BCDs.

If at all possible try a back inflate BCD before you make your choice. People either hate them or love them.

 

[love2fishfork]

You might consider the Chute 3. It was discontinued and replaced with the excursion. They are basically the same. You could probably find a real bargin. Also I like the back inflate better.

 

[AquaHump]

Look at a SS BP/W you will like it.

 

[sandman12]

SS BP/w? stainless steel back plate with wing? Have a link so I can see what they look like?

Thanks
James

 

[Auspicious Spear]

just bought a brand new Probe and lemme tell ya it is nice when structure diving ..

Tons of rings.. all around A= unit

I am a XXL guy and the pickens are slim when it comes to big guy fitability

 

[sandman12]

Yup, I'm getting the (all oceanic) Probe LX, Delta 4 reg, Pro plus 2 computer, and the air XS octo/inf.. For the computer I may get the Veo 250 instead.