Man... This thread really bums me. I have a refundable deposit on one of these and about five weeks to make up my mind when the shipment arrives from the US to the SP dealer here. I loved my Knighthawk, wore it out, and went to the SP 30lb wing/BP/STA for about five years. It's fine, but I just cannot stand wearing a weight belt anymore as it kills my lower back. And honestly, I want something I can adjust on the fly again. I dont want to get into the BP/W debate. I dive a lot and think my gear through so enough said about that. Really I want another Knighthawk, but mediums are gone, gone, gone in SE Asia- at least I cannot find one.
Anyway, gear issues in remote areas, consumer protection, turnaround on shipping times, etc... are all huge issues in my part of the world (Indonesia). If I buy it, I am gonna be stuck with it all the bull-sh-t that might come with it.
Maybe I should walk away? The shipment is coming direct from Scubapro so I am 99% sure way I will get the latest version, but... I don't know. The idea of a broken shoulder strap on a boat in the middle of nowhere Indonesia sounds stupid-awful.