Rip Tide BCD (Very Orange)

[talonraid]

Does anyone have any experience or knowledge of the Rip Tide BCD (Very Orange) that has been advertised on ScubaToys for a while now?

I need a new BC and I don't really care how ugly or orange it happens to be. I'm not trying to impress anyone with my fashion sense. I find that as I shop around, I'm drawn to this one over and over like a moth to a flame.

Plus, I'm sure my wife will hate it...

 

[Jinjer]

I have been into ScubaToys and seen them hanging, if that counts. They are definitely orange. It looks like a great BC, and you will definitely stand out for the crowd, if that is what you are looking for.

 

[O2BBubbleFree]

Definitely visible...

 

[talonraid]

I was thinking that if nothing else I would be much harder to lose.

 

[O2BBubbleFree]

Well, there is a reason that the rescue and USCG use high-vis orange. Do you ocean dive much where you might need to be spotted from the air?

And I imagine it would be less likely to be stolen...

I know what it's like to want something without hard reasons, so I'm trying to help you rationalize it...

 

[divad]

I'm not trying to impress anyone with my fashion sense.

Oh, but you will.

 

[O2BBubbleFree]

Well, I was trying to help, except that...

I think relying on velcro to hold your weights in is a really bad idea, even if it is large patches on both sides of the flap (as appears to be the case here).

Velcro + sand + weight + time = not good in my opinion.

 

[djanni]

Plus, I'm sure my wife will hate it...

That's a worthy reason right there!

If she's your dive buddy and you do a lot of night diving she'll love it. You'll be so easy to find.

 

[scubatoys]

Keep in mind that the Rip Tide (Very Orange) bc… is the same one that is sold by Other Rip Tide dealers in black for over $500.00 and this bc may be the most comfortable jacket style bcd I have used!

Also when the boat is full you can always spot your bcd in the pile!


Let me know if we can help!

Joe

 

[CheddarChick]

I actually have the riptide BC, in your basic black... I really like mine. It is a back inflate with intigrated weight pockets. Very well built. I would recommend it.