I've got a Lazer and I really like it.
Here's why:
1. It really was the BC that fit me the best, which was the main reason I chose it.
2. I do like its lift capacity (although I mostly dive warm water and don't need it, as I do more local diving it will have plenty of lift)
3. metal D rings right where you want them
4. decent sized pockets (I stash a folding snorkel in one--plenty of room for it),
5. pretty good trim in the water and no jacket BC squeeze
6. Travels well, not too heavy and no rigid plate
7. Two tank bands keeps things very secure. I've had to tighten my husband's tank band, but mine's always been great. You do have to watch the position of these to keep the tank from hitting the back of your head, but you'll figure that out in a dive or two.
8. The ability to remove the inflator and attach to a garden hose is a really nice feature for getting the thing well flushed and removing salt at the end of a trip.
9. A rear dump valve on each side
10. ditchable rear trim pockets
Things I'd change:
1. I'd add a shoulder dump valve. I really like these, but since I dive a long hose config, it's probably just as well that I don't have a shoulder dump. My husband's claims his shoulder dump vent catches the hose and pulls at it.
2. I wish the trim pockets were a little higher up on the BC.
Hope that helps!
I'm considering this for my first BC purchase, so I want to make a decent investment and begin the move away from the jacket style. Thanks!
