Scubapro Go BCD and cold water diving lift?

[Ben Prusinski]

Thanks the reason why I ask is that Keith at Bamboo Reef told me that the Scuba Pro BCD was not adequate for Monterey cold water diving. I use between 24-28 pounds of lead with steel 100 tanks. From what the Scubapro website and replies indicate, I would indeed be able to use the Scubapro BCD in both Monterey and warm water diving.

 

[SCUBAPRO Harry]

All good discussions and advice. Yes, the lift capacities on the GO vary with the size and yes, the most important thing is that you calculate (test) your buoyancy before diving to ensure ALL of your equipment is considered. Given the information here, it sounds as if you are well suited for Monterrey but check first.

 

[Ben Prusinski]

Thanks, well since I now have two awesome BCDs, one heavy one with serious lift (Aqualung Pro QD) and the ScubaPro Go for travel, not really an issue anymore. I just use my Aqualung in cold water places locally like Monterey and the Scubapro go for dive trips to warm water. Funny the heavy gear like drysuits and so forth for cold water diving costs WAY more than warm water gear! I only spent $200 for a few warm water suits- shorty and dive skin compared to the money I spent on a semi dry suit.