Looking for First BC

[Jloren9]

I've been looking around and so far my two favorites are the Zeagle Stiletto or the Oceanic Excursion. Does anyone have any experience with either that they would like to relate?

Also, any other suggestions of low-profile, back inflate BCDs would be great

Thanks!

 

[AbyssalPlains]

See my signature below.

 

[herman]

I've been looking around and so far my two favorites are the Zeagle Stiletto or the Oceanic Excursion. Does anyone have any experience with either that they would like to relate?

Also, any other suggestions of low-profile, back inflate BCDs would be great

Thanks!

I currently own 2 Zeagles and have owned a Ranger in the past- sold it because it was heavier than I needed. You will not find a better made or better supported BC than a Zeagle. Read this thread and see what I mean. http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/bu...s-weight-systems/320162-zeagle-bc-repair.html

See my signature below.

What about your signature.... or do you not know that all Zeagles are back inflates....just like a BP/wing

 

[Jloren9]

I currently own 2 Zeagles and have owned a Ranger in the past- sold it because it was heavier than I needed. You will not find a better made or better supported BC than a Zeagle. Read this thread and see what I mean. http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/bu...s-weight-systems/320162-zeagle-bc-repair.html

Thanks, their reputation for quality seems very well deserved.

 

[andrethediver]

Anyone diving with Oceanic Excursion? Stiletto and Excursion are my two options for my first BC also...

 

[Hatul]

Don't know about the Excursion, but the Stiletto is nice and would be my choice.

Adam

 

[mboyd03]

The Aqua Lung Zuma travel be is nice. I thought is looked like it would not hold up but no problems at all our first mate uses it and being on the boat 5 days a week it gets LOTS of use and abuse. he said it's comfortable also.

 

[andrethediver]

Misplaced.

 

[swordfish66]

Two suggestions:

1. Aeris 5 Oceans

Here you can read a Review

2. Mares Pegasus

Here you will find a test (Mares Pegasus compared to a Halcyon Eclipse)

But keep in mind: The decision depends on your needs and on what you want to do with the BC.

 

[_Remko_]

I've been looking around and so far my two favorites are the Zeagle Stiletto or the Oceanic Excursion. Does anyone have any experience with either that they would like to relate?

Also, any other suggestions of low-profile, back inflate BCDs would be great

Thanks!

If you are set on a low profile back inflate BC I think you should seriously consider a BP/W. I dive a 30lbs Halcyon Eclipse and its as low profile as it gets. The fit is in my opinion a lot nicer and I think the way the tank is held is a lot more solid.

If the price is too steep, look at DTD, Frog, DIR zone. Don't let the DIR/Technical side hold you back, I got mine immediately after I passed OW and its great for recreational diving.

If you are unsure, try both options in the water before spending your hard earned cash. A good BC should last for years.