Question Returning to Scuba

[mikswi]

Hey all!! I am making a return to diving this year after almost a 20 year break. Besides the usual refresher classes, getting the regs rebuilt, tanks hydo'd etc, I had to throw out my old BC. Genesis Recon 75 - I loved that BC, however mice, dry rot & time had other plans. Any suggestions on what's out there now that is comparable? I had 200 +- dives and was comfortable in the water, rescue cert'd.

Thanks!

 

[tbone1004]

Hey all!! I am making a return to diving this year after almost a 20 year break. Besides the usual refresher classes, getting the regs rebuilt, tanks hydo'd etc, I had to throw out my old BC. Genesis Recon 75 - I loved that BC, however mice, dry rot & time had other plans. Any suggestions on what's out there now that is comparable? I had 200 +- dives and was comfortable in the water, rescue cert'd.

Thanks!

being up in Taxachusetts, if you're diving locally I would strongly recommend looking at the @DiveGearExpress backplate and wing setup with the stainless steel backplate. You'll be much more comfortable and will be able to shed about 8lbs of lead compared to the Genesis Recon.

 

[Pressurehead]

Oh dear, you are going to be 'bombarded' with backplates and wings, they are good, and I own 2 of them.
Though if they are not right for you a decent back inflate BC will do the job well, and there are a few good ones, and I own one of those which suits me just as well, and great for travel.
Do your research
I am sure it is the same over there as here, the local dive shops will have a wall full of jacket style BC they will try to flog you.
The only time I use a jacket BC now is when I do a hull clean, and that is a basic old style Scubapro jacket BC, most jacket BC are a 'throw away' if something goes wrong, I will not mention brands, my advice, think twice before you even think about a jacket BC.
Better options out there now than 20 years ago.

1. Backplate and wing.
2. A good Back inflate BC.