New Aqualung Zuma for 2013?
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I know they changed the cylinder cam band to a new style.
I just saw one in LDS and the bladder is now a Cordura looking like material.
Anyone try or buy one yet? I think I'm going to get it.
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I have about 40 dives on the current one and love it.
So FYI, I just got off the phone with Aqualung and they said any new Zuma BC that is purchased right now is coming with 840D material. Something about they currently are out of the 420D they were using on the 2013 model. (This came from Brian) at AL who I spoke to. He said they are out of the 420D so they are using the higher material just right.
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I sent an email to AL and asked the same question. The response I got was less then helpful.
"The material will simply feel heavier then the standard material. Feel
is the best way to tell, it takes a trained eye to look at the material
and notice the difference. Since this is only a temporary production
change no guarantee is made that BCD will be made of the 860D material. "
Mine should be here hopefully by the end of this week or early next week.
Got to test out my new Zuma last night at the pool before my upcoming trip. So first the positive.
1. For the first time ever I was able to get everything in my dive bag (including the BC) just rolled it up and tossed it in the bag.
2. Good fit and feels secure. No extra bulk.
3. Tank Strap good and secure (I was a bit concerned about this prior to buying it.
4. Weight pockets very easy to access, remove and replace (empty) with the BC on.
5. Love the slim(flat)dump valves.
6. Has grommet holes for my dive knife (not that I ever go anywhere I can take this.....)
Few Negatives(and or concerns).
1. The small little tank strap at the top that goes around the valve doesn't look to durable. Hopefully that won't tear.
2. On the water surface if you over inflate you may tip forward (ok this is my first back inflation BC, not really a Zuma Issue)
3. Sometimes the weight pockets are difficult to put in (at least using lead shot weights). I was using 14 pounds (4 + 3) in each side. required a little help to get them locked in.
Overall I'm pretty impressed with it so far. I don't go diving that much (maybe once or twice a year) but for my needs I think this little BC will be great.
1. For the first time ever I was able to get everything in my dive bag (including the BC) just rolled it up and tossed it in the bag.
2. Good fit and feels secure. No extra bulk.
3. Tank Strap good and secure (I was a bit concerned about this prior to buying it.
4. Weight pockets very easy to access, remove and replace (empty) with the BC on.
5. Love the slim(flat)dump valves.
6. Has grommet holes for my dive knife (not that I ever go anywhere I can take this.....)
Few Negatives(and or concerns).
1. The small little tank strap at the top that goes around the valve doesn't look to durable. Hopefully that won't tear.
2. On the water surface if you over inflate you may tip forward (ok this is my first back inflation BC, not really a Zuma Issue)
3. Sometimes the weight pockets are difficult to put in (at least using lead shot weights). I was using 14 pounds (4 + 3) in each side. required a little help to get them locked in.
Overall I'm pretty impressed with it so far. I don't go diving that much (maybe once or twice a year) but for my needs I think this little BC will be great.
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