Until now my only own piece of equipment is my mask. I just received my PADI DM card yesterday and since the dollar went to hell it seems like a good time to shop. So in the next few weeks I will buy a complete set for diving in tropics.
I am currently in Ireland. The choice here is poor and the prices unreal. Hence, my only options are to purchase it from a US online retailer or else in SE Asia once I get there.
The biggest question is the BCD. I only dived with jackets but I looked at a wing and it appears to be a lot more comfortable. I have been browsing this forum and other sites for a few days but am still totally ignorant.
Many here recommend the Mach V - Razor. It looks good to me. Trying on is not an option. I understand that the Pro Pack here is a complete BCD including the Razor. USD400 seems OK.
Now my questions:
1) Do you see any problem with that?
2) How much does it weigh?
3) I hate weight belts. Can I somehow attach weights to it and/or other accessories?
4) How does it compare to jacket-style BCD in its function as a life-jacket?
5) While I am at it:
I really loved the scubatoys site. It is beautiful, has loads of info and apparently is excellent value. On this page there are few reg packages. I was thinking the MR 12 package or else the Abyss reg with the package of MR12. The Abyss package is a bit pricey, but just having the "number 2" (or so they say) with a cheaper octo/console is tempting. So any thoughts on that are welcome as well.
I am currently in Ireland. The choice here is poor and the prices unreal. Hence, my only options are to purchase it from a US online retailer or else in SE Asia once I get there.
The biggest question is the BCD. I only dived with jackets but I looked at a wing and it appears to be a lot more comfortable. I have been browsing this forum and other sites for a few days but am still totally ignorant.
Many here recommend the Mach V - Razor. It looks good to me. Trying on is not an option. I understand that the Pro Pack here is a complete BCD including the Razor. USD400 seems OK.
Now my questions:
1) Do you see any problem with that?
2) How much does it weigh?
3) I hate weight belts. Can I somehow attach weights to it and/or other accessories?
4) How does it compare to jacket-style BCD in its function as a life-jacket?
5) While I am at it:
I really loved the scubatoys site. It is beautiful, has loads of info and apparently is excellent value. On this page there are few reg packages. I was thinking the MR 12 package or else the Abyss reg with the package of MR12. The Abyss package is a bit pricey, but just having the "number 2" (or so they say) with a cheaper octo/console is tempting. So any thoughts on that are welcome as well.
