I am tired of carrying such a large BC

[NOLADIVER1]

Hey Guys,

I need some advice. I am looking for a neat compact travel setup. I dive a fair amount each year but always have to hop on a plane. I do one big dive a year and want to make sure that my BC can handle it. My last big dive was 10 days in COCOs Island. I like the back plate idea but have no interest in cave diving. Any thoughts?

Thanks...

 

[RJP]

I like the back plate idea but have no interest in cave diving. Any thoughts?

I think you should get a back plate, and avoid diving in caves.

 

[scubafanatic]

...if you'll pay my way to Cocos, I'll schlep your 'large BC' for ya....deal?

 

[charlesg3]

I imagine you'll get a lot of "Get a backplate" responses and I'll second all of them. Backplates aren't only for the technical crowd, they have a lot of advantages and one of them is that they pack better which makes them a bit easier to travel with.

 

[herman]

I am not a BP fan but Zeagle has a new one that might just do what you want. Check out the Express Tech. A 24 lb bladder attached to a soft backplate. This thing packs almost flat, weights 4 lbs and is fairly inexpensive - in the $260 range...I just got one.

 

[vladimir]

Hey Guys,

I need some advice. I am looking for a neat compact travel setup. I dive a fair amount each year but always have to hop on a plane. I do one big dive a year and want to make sure that my BC can handle it. My last big dive was 10 days in COCOs Island. I like the back plate idea but have no interest in cave diving. Any thoughts?

Thanks...

What are you carrying? I gave away my ScubaPro Classic Plus for this reason. I think the ScubaPro Classic Sport is pretty streamlined compared to a lot of BCs. I went with a DSS bp/w, which seems lighter than my old bc even with the 6-pound steel plate, and is much less bulky. If you really want to go compact and light for travel, they sell a Kydex plate.

https://www.deepseasupply.com/

 

[Splash-X]

Scubapro makes the Equator BC. It is a new model for 2009. It does not have a solid rear plate like most BCs do which makes it perfect for a compact BC to travel with. The down size is it will not support "heavier" people.

I myself have not tried it out but saw it in a catalog and read the specs. Don't take my post as an endorsment for it.


I myself have several different BCs and when I'm looking for something easy to pack or travel with I take my OMS Back Plate BC. Choose all the options you want and assemble it yourself. Much like most BP/W's out there.

 

[NOLADIVER1]

On a normal dive I have nothing in the pockets and only my Saftey Sausage and mirror. If I am diving at night then I add an extra light. The only other thing I have with me is my line cutter which is very compact. I have an integrated Zeagle inflator/octopus.

I saw the Zeagle Express Tech, is it comfortable? Can you exchange the straps for more comfortable straps?

Thanks

 

[NOLADIVER1]

...if you'll pay my way to Cocos, I'll schlep your 'large BC' for ya....deal?

Hmm...Not sure if that is the easiest solution.

 

[deco_martini]

I saw the Zeagle Express Tech, is it comfortable? Can you exchange the straps for more comfortable straps?

Just got one. The simple straps are actually fine. But yes, you can get pads or covers. Try it without first.