Im currently on a SAR team in Idaho and most of our diving is black water, go figure, and swift current rivers. I am at this time diving a Zeagle Ranger bc. It's a bit small so I am getting another bc in a large rather than a medium. Currently I am debating on the Ranger LTD and the 911 or even the SAR bcd. Does anyone have any thoughts or experience using these? My Ranger has held up well but if there is something better I would love some thoughts.
Need Advice on BCD for Blackwater, Swift river SAR Diving
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The Ranger is a great BC. Tons of adjustment so better to have a size up than a size down. Plus,,,, the dual tank straps are a great bonus, especially if you are diving solo.
So if somebody who owns an xl Ranger bc is a borderline xl and loses few pounds down the line, there is enough adjustment to make the xl Ranger fit an L sized body without needing to buy a new one?
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I've had mine about 25yrs heaps of adjustment, but because I did not want to spend money
I got a mate to hit my shoulder panel with sewing machine and it fit better than like a glove
Went to visit his grave a couple of weeks ago 66yrs old just ridiculous, best bloke I've known
Ranger LTD Shoulder Section, Black - S - Zeagle
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The Zeagle Ranger Waist Panel serves as a backup to the original panel that came with your Ranger BCD. Need a new panel?
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I've had mine about 25yrs heaps of adjustment, but because I did not want to spend money
I got a mate to hit my shoulder panel with sewing machine and it fit better than like a glove
Went to visit his grave a couple of weeks ago 66yrs old just ridiculous, best bloke I've known
I would either visit a shop that carries Zeagle......or use Scuba.com's awesome return policy....... and see what stock sized BC fits the best when adjusted to the "middle" range. That way you can afford to gain or lose a few pounds and can easily adjust as needed. I have both a Stiletto (warm / tropics) and a Ranger (cold / drysuit).
It's basically a fully modular BC as can be seen in this YouTube vid. .
We use these on our department.
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Lifeguard Systems SAR BCD - Have You Checked It Out Yet? - Lifeguard Systems, Inc.
The Lifeguard Systems SAR Buoyancy Control Device – designed specifically for the Public Safety Diver! BCD200: Retail – $722 each + shipping and handling Student – $650 each + shipping and handling. Click here to order online! Available in: Rescue Red Outer material is 1680 denier ballistic...
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We use these on our department.
Lifeguard Systems SAR BCD - Have You Checked It Out Yet? - Lifeguard Systems, Inc.
The Lifeguard Systems SAR Buoyancy Control Device – designed specifically for the Public Safety Diver! BCD200: Retail – $722 each + shipping and handling Student – $650 each + shipping and handling. Click here to order online! Available in: Rescue Red Outer material is 1680 denier ballistic...
Wow!! LGS still sells these?? Is LGS still active in PSD training?
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