Looking for Scubapro to provide some information on the Hydros Pro BC

[outofofficebrb]

@jd950

I sense a little defensiveness in your post and I just want to clarify that we all agree with your concerns and are not giving you a hard time about asking. Some of us are just surprised those care or use instructions were the recommendations given to owners of the BC by Scubapro or at least that is what other owners are reporting. It sounds a bit silly and ridiculous, to be honest, given how BCs are normally used.

We fully support your quest for answers from Scubapro directly. While there is nothing wrong at all with asking here, other posters are suggesting the fastest and best way might be to call given how important this issue is rather than waiting for a response here when others report the Scubapro representatives have not been here in a while.

 

[elbig]

I have had good luck contacting Scubapro directly. I suggest you do the same.

 

[soonerwink]

The dive shops in my area keep all their bc's on hangers, including the Hydro's Pro. I have one and keep it on a hanger for storage at all times and haven't had any problems.

 

[diversteve]

after Kate was Harry, Jules and someone I forget. None active in the [ast year or so afaik,

Originally they would have had to request the forum be setup. Even if they don't monitor it currently, it's a good place for answers to SP specific questions as has happened in the other replies here.

 

[tridacna]

I've kept mine on a hanger since I got it. I pick mine up (with a tank attached) by the straps often and have no issues. I have the new replacement straps on a shelf but can't be bothered to change them out. Too much PT.

 

[ReadyTo Dive]

I have had good luck contacting Scubapro directly. I suggest you do the same.

I have also had good luck and quick results contacting Scubapro directly. They answered all of the questions I had and I have decided to purchase 2 HPs myself. I also agree you should contact them directly with any questions or hesitations you may have about your HP BC.

 

[chrispscott]

I'm a Scubapro dealer. If you PM me with your serial number I'll call tech services for you and find out if you have the reinforced straps or not.

 

[Slow]

FWIW, about 70 dives on my Hydros now. Never done anything special to baby it. No issues so far.

 

[BackrollO]

I have a Hydros with about 70 dives on it with no problem. I store mine flat on a shelf and unbuckle the shoulder straps and lay them out flat so it is not folded at the same point all the time. I use it every few weeks but am curious if I have the reinforced straps or not. I will have Howells Dive Shop here in Redding, CA call SP with my serial numbers and check it. Worth knowing especially when cold water diving with lots of weight in the bc and having to muscle it around. Thanks for the heads up....

 

[ladra]

Below is the original thread regarding the HP strap issue.

Scubapro Hydros Pro BCD - Monoprene attachment hole ripped