Scubapro BCD tank strap

[jamiei]

I've heard from a LDS (not a scubapro dealer) that the buckle on the tank strap of my Classic NT is "prone to failure". Is this true? I read on article in Rodale's that said this very same bcd had the most secure tank band in the industry. Also, anyone have any idea what the NT means?

 

[MechDiver]

jamiei once bubbled...
I've heard from a LDS (not a scubapro dealer) that the buckle on the tank strap of my Classic NT is "prone to failure". Is this true? I read on article in Rodale's that said this very same bcd had the most secure tank band in the industry. Also, anyone have any idea what the NT means?

If this is the standard Scubapro SS tank strap, your LDS is either ignorant or stupid. There is no other tank strap that is as good as the SP.
I replaced both OEM straps on my Halcyon BP with Scubapro straps after 2 dives.

Phil

 

[jamiei]

i think ignorant, stupid, and ___hole all apply.

 

[jamiei]

its the one that came on it... metal with Scubapro emblem

 

[drizzt117]

That's the SS Scubapro you have. Your LDS probably told you that to try to get you to buy some of their cam straps. I have the same straps and they work great.

Thomas

 

[jamiei]

he was actually trying to get me to purchase a bcd from him... a sherwood avid... which I probably would have if he would have not insulted my intelligence with his prices.

 

[Walter]

I had one fail, of course it was 18 years old and the thread holding it together is what actually failed. I much prefer it to the Rubick's design on most BC straps, more secure and easier to adjust.

 

[Uncle Pug]

...if anyone has one of the SP.

 

[jamiei]

I'll take one and post it in a few...

 

[MNScuba]

If nobody posts one I can take a picture of mine tonight when I get home and post it tomorrow morning. It really is a sweet unit...