rjens
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I guess I am looking for two things, how do I buy a BP/W and can anyone recommend an LDS in the San Francisco Bay Area that I can give me an alternative to the Internet.
I live in the east bay, and am new to diving (OW cert in Maui last August). I actually stumbled across this board looking for equipment recommendations. I haven't bought anything yet, I am actually still looking for a good LDS, preferably one that can help if I decide to go the BP/W route, actually the whole DIR route long hose, etc...
Actually, i am very interested but still a bit confused on how to go about configuring or buying a BP/W. Aluminum or Steel? Which wing? webbing v. harness? I want to do it right the first time, but money is an issue (I will likely be buying 3 more rigs for my 14, 15, & 16 year old boys -- All over 5'9" and in good shape -- also certified last summer)
I will primarily be diving single tank in a 7mm wetsuit in Northern and Southern Ca with occasional warm water vacations (in 3mm). Also I am 6'1" about 225 and would like to minimize the weight on my belt...
While I am asking, what do you think of BP/W as their BC's. I assume if it is the best for me it will be for them too, but is that correct?
Thanks in advance
Note: I already read the threads about diving with teens, please don't side track this thread, I plan on diving with one at a time as my buddy (I don't plan on sending two rookie diving teens off as buddys in a CA kelp forest). In fact I intend to keep most of our dives off Del Monte beach and Whalers Cove for awhile...
I live in the east bay, and am new to diving (OW cert in Maui last August). I actually stumbled across this board looking for equipment recommendations. I haven't bought anything yet, I am actually still looking for a good LDS, preferably one that can help if I decide to go the BP/W route, actually the whole DIR route long hose, etc...
Actually, i am very interested but still a bit confused on how to go about configuring or buying a BP/W. Aluminum or Steel? Which wing? webbing v. harness? I want to do it right the first time, but money is an issue (I will likely be buying 3 more rigs for my 14, 15, & 16 year old boys -- All over 5'9" and in good shape -- also certified last summer)
I will primarily be diving single tank in a 7mm wetsuit in Northern and Southern Ca with occasional warm water vacations (in 3mm). Also I am 6'1" about 225 and would like to minimize the weight on my belt...
While I am asking, what do you think of BP/W as their BC's. I assume if it is the best for me it will be for them too, but is that correct?
Thanks in advance
Note: I already read the threads about diving with teens, please don't side track this thread, I plan on diving with one at a time as my buddy (I don't plan on sending two rookie diving teens off as buddys in a CA kelp forest). In fact I intend to keep most of our dives off Del Monte beach and Whalers Cove for awhile...