Express Tech price increase?

[gusser17]

Anyone know why the price on the ET seems to have skyrocketed online in the last couple of days? I just spent two weeks in Playa Del Carmen and Cozumel and decided while there that I would buy an ET when I got home. I was watching prices and Leisurepro and scuba.com both listed it at <200$ the whole time I was away. Today scuba.com is asking 349 and Leisurepro is listing at 459!! Is this the a result of the acquisition by Huish, some production issue? Any info appreciated. I guess the ET is no longer top on my list.

 

[diversteve]

The two at LP & Scuba.com are the Deluxe models - LP is also bundling a weight system.

The regular Express Tech has been discontinued afaik. http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/zeagle/448598-express-tech.html#post6666525

Here's one:

Zeagle Express Tech BCD discounts on sale Zeagle - $261

 

[hellhole]

i bought the scuba.com priced deluxed version just before the price pop up again (193USD)...

really... what is the difference between the deluxe and the normal? the padding? the bladder? can i remove the padding? as in downgrade the deluxe to be normal?

 

[MRadke]

i bought the scuba.com priced deluxed version just before the price pop up again (193USD)...

really... what is the difference between the deluxe and the normal? the padding? the bladder? can i remove the padding? as in downgrade the deluxe to be normal?

The big difference is 4 buckles. The deluxe harness has 2 shoulder buckles, a waist buckle and a chest strap which resulted in a $50-$75 increase in price. Anything else like weight pockets or padding is extra.

 

[Scuba.com]

The two at LP & Scuba.com are the Deluxe models

You are correct, the $349.95 price is for the Express Tech Deluxe model. The weight systems are optional. Here's more information: Zeagle Express Tech Deluxe Scuba BC 7709NK with reviews at scuba.com

 

[The Chairman]

Personally, I doubt that you'll find as fine a BC anywhere for only $350! Shoot me for expressing my opinion, but I always thought that they way under priced the Express Tech. I own five and all my students learn to dive in one.

 

[Downing]

I agree, both the ET and the ETD were under priced. Having said that, I'm glad I got the ETD a couple of years ago. I only wish I could dive enough to wear it out and have to buy another one.

Even though I got the ETD, I ended up downgrading it by taking off the shoulder pads and chest strap. I mainly got it for the buckles.

 

[Scuba.com]

Personally, I doubt that you'll find as fine a BC anywhere for only $350! Shoot me for expressing my opinion, but I always thought that they way under priced the Express Tech.

I agree, both the ET and the ETD were under priced.

If it would make you feel better about your purchase, we'd be happy to charge you more... Joking about charging more, but we do agree that it's an awesome product at an insane price. Value and quality...can't beat that.

Cheers,