I think I got a great deal on a new BC

[jsnweed]

Just did some Black Friday shopping out here in Guam and picked up my first BC, I got an Aqualung Seaquest Black Diamond for 359... I was looking to get a BC, when this one fit, the store assistant said this is what most of the instructors use because it was so durable and with that price I should jump on it...so i did...

If any of you out there have this BC or used it, would like some feedback..positive and negative...

I picked up a first and second stage regulator too, scubapro MK11 and R395, for $179, and since it is my first regulator I was happy with the price, and it is better than the rental equipment I have been using, so I could not argue there...once I have some more dives under my belt I will be able to tell the difference with balanced rigs, but for right now I was not ready to throw down the money until I knew what I really needed...

 

[Scott]

$359 sounds like a fair deal. Don't recall what retail is. $500-600???

Likes:
Number of shoulder and hip D-rings.
Small crotch D-ring
Velco along with buckle flap on trim pockets keep smaller weights in.
The back pad dosen't hurt my lower back like the SeaQuest Balance does. (Primary reason I bought one)
Waist 'bands' are adjustable.

Dislike:
50# wing tacos. I have noticed the 2010 models have relocated the band where it attaches from the wing to the backplate to reduce this.
Small pocket on the waistband
Waistbands to wide
Heavy

 

[Pullmyfinger]

The MDA deals are great if you get there early and snag the good stuff. I saw they had some great regulator prices.
I just stopped by to pick up some tanks, and saw they still had a MK 17/G250 left for $359.
-Mitch

 

[ScubaSaipan]

Wow, $179 for a Mk 11/R395 is a great deal!