In the process of making the conversion from a back inflate to bp/w set up. After hours of SB searching and other online searches, I think I've narrowed it down to Oxycheq and Diverite. Okay, before anyone tells me to go to my LDS and see what they have - they don't. I live in AZ and I haven't come across any shops in the state that carry either of these. So I have to make this purchase online without the benefit of seeing it in person.
Anyway, here's my assessment:
1. dual bladder with about 50 lbs of lift, Oxycheq makes one and DR has the dual rec. I'm leaning towards Oxy because it looks like it will create less drag.
2. ~5# ss bp capable of being converted for use with a single tank, both have it, but I think I like the DR bp single tank converter better. I'm not sure if Oxy/DR are compatible. They weren't a couple of years ago according to one thread here on SB. I've read a lot of stuff about FredT here on the Board, but can't find info on it anywhere else.
3. simple harness system, not sure which way to go on this, might just do a DIY, but I will need to clip lights, etc.
Type of diving I do:
1. fresh water and sea water, drysuit half the time, 3mm the other half, depends on the time of year and the location.
2. getting into tech diving, specifically deep/wrecks c some penetration right now, planning on progressive penetrations in the future.
3. cave diving.
I'd like to check out these setups somewhere, but don't know when I'll come across an LDS that carries the stuff and would like to make the transition sooner rather than later.
So, without flaming anyone (if possible), I'd just like the pros and cons of these bp/w's and how they do underwater. If you have any suggestions other than these systems, I'm still open to them. Thanks.
Anyway, here's my assessment:
1. dual bladder with about 50 lbs of lift, Oxycheq makes one and DR has the dual rec. I'm leaning towards Oxy because it looks like it will create less drag.
2. ~5# ss bp capable of being converted for use with a single tank, both have it, but I think I like the DR bp single tank converter better. I'm not sure if Oxy/DR are compatible. They weren't a couple of years ago according to one thread here on SB. I've read a lot of stuff about FredT here on the Board, but can't find info on it anywhere else.
3. simple harness system, not sure which way to go on this, might just do a DIY, but I will need to clip lights, etc.
Type of diving I do:
1. fresh water and sea water, drysuit half the time, 3mm the other half, depends on the time of year and the location.
2. getting into tech diving, specifically deep/wrecks c some penetration right now, planning on progressive penetrations in the future.
3. cave diving.
I'd like to check out these setups somewhere, but don't know when I'll come across an LDS that carries the stuff and would like to make the transition sooner rather than later.
So, without flaming anyone (if possible), I'd just like the pros and cons of these bp/w's and how they do underwater. If you have any suggestions other than these systems, I'm still open to them. Thanks.
