New BC

[DanielReyer]

I'm thinking of upgrading my current BC (Dacor Chameleon). After looking around on the web, I'm thinking of purchasing the Halcyon Eclispe. What's the difference between the stainless steel and the aluminium backplates? Should I get 30 lbs or 40lbs lift? What do you guys think of this BC? Thanks for your help and opinions.

Dan

 

[Humuhumunukunukuapua'a]

Yeah, anyone on this board like Halcyon stuff?
/sarcasm off

Sorry, Dan I've never dove their stuff, but Halcyon seems to be one of the absolute most favorite BC/wing setups here, from what I've read. Do a search and you'll find a bunch of proponents

Gregg

 

[jonnythan]

SS backplate weighs about 5-6 pounds whereas the Al weighs around 2. The SS plate lets you take about 4 pounds off your weight belt vs an Al plate.. if that's good for you, go for it.

30 should be enough for most people, but if you have a thick wetsuit in cold water, or you have very negatively buoyant tanks with a lot of ballast on the rig, the 40 might be a better option. Give us more details about your diving for a better answer.

 

[OE2X]

I have numerous friends that have them and love them. They tell me they are great. My personal experience is with an Oxycheq signature wing. I do alot of cold water diving so I have a 10# BP with a 6# STA and then 8# on my belt. This works great for me. You won't go wrong by choosing the Halcyon. Let us know more about the kind of diving you do and the gear that you use, so that we can give you more informed ideas to help you out.