possible switch to tech rig

[ofl0926]

Looked into it and it's almost or more expensive than an Halcyon rig.
Why pay more to get less?

To the OP:
I bought a Used Halcyon Rig. It's great and I paid 50%, still diving it. I had the WTX3 wing before and I like this one WAY better.
Furthermore I went from transpac to simple webbing because the sternum strap buckles and the weight pockets started to annoy me.
It was in the way. My simple harness, BP + Wing is awesome, won't go back to a bcd.

i hear what you are saying.
i am going to probably end up flipping a coin lol.

 

[Seraphimx]

check out divegearexpress.com
They sell kits that are quite cheap.

Also, a Transpac is 350$, a Basic Harness is 25$.... price difference?

If you like the buckles a "Deluxe Harness" is 36$

I'd say you have multiple options:

1) Buy a used Halcyon at 400$
2) Buy a New BP/W DiveRite setup at 400$
3) Buy a mix and match of used stuff and new for 400$: I bought BP+Harness (new) & Halcyon Wing (used)

a Transpac system is like 600$ without a BP and you can put a BP inside the Transpac.

I'd say save your $, don't buy Halcyon because of the $, buy it used and you'll save.
A lot of people out there buy something, don't like it and resell it at 50%.
Well, you can get a pretty decent setup cheap, just like I did.

 

[fisheater]

Are you new to sarcasm?

Glad to hear that that WAS sarcasm. Unfortunately, I've heard just that sentiment stated with heartfelt sincerity.


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[cbrich]

If I had that the same option, I would go the Halcyon for sure, $400 for a used setup is a killer deal. All you will need is the Halcyon Cinch Harness, and everybody around you will have BCD envy. I would love to get a Halcyon plate, and Cinch Harness.

 

[Kern]

a Transpac system is like 600$ without a BP and you can put a BP inside the Transpac.

This turns out not to be the case.

 

[ofl0926]

check out divegearexpress.com
They sell kits that are quite cheap.

Also, a Transpac is 350$, a Basic Harness is 25$.... price difference?

If you like the buckles a "Deluxe Harness" is 36$

I'd say you have multiple options:

1) Buy a used Halcyon at 400$
2) Buy a New BP/W DiveRite setup at 400$
3) Buy a mix and match of used stuff and new for 400$: I bought BP+Harness (new) & Halcyon Wing (used)

a Transpac system is like 600$ without a BP and you can put a BP inside the Transpac.

I'd say save your $, don't buy Halcyon because of the $, buy it used and you'll save.
A lot of people out there buy something, don't like it and resell it at 50%.
Well, you can get a pretty decent setup cheap, just like I did.

yeah the setup i had posted is a mix and match that comes out to 414

 

[Seraphimx]

This turns out not to be the case.

What? Old transpac, if I remember correctly you could insert a BP inside it. Also, my WTX harness (like transpac) I wore it with a BP inside.

 

[ofl0926]

i hear what everyone is saying.
the wifey also said she is willing to help me get one of the two for our anniversary!!!

 

[syntaxerrorsix]

i hear what everyone is saying.
the wifey also said she is willing to help me get one of the two for our anniversary!!!

Check out the classifieds here. You may run across a deal.

Gear / Equipment Classifieds

 

[Kern]

What? Old transpac, if I remember correctly you could insert a BP inside it. Also, my WTX harness (like transpac) I wore it with a BP inside.

WTX, yes. TP, no.