Mobius1
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i have had mine since may when i first got cert and it has just been an exclent BC for me. i bought the intergrated AIR2 system and its much nicer having only three hoses instead of 4 and the alternate reg is always right there.
Scubapro Knighthawk
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Mike T
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I've got about 40 dives on my SP Knighthawk and am really happy with it. It's fairly streamlined and very stable. Good weight system aswell.
Since I bought it though I've been learning about the backplate and harness system, which will probably be my next set up. It's supposed to have all the above features with a more customized fit.
Since I bought it though I've been learning about the backplate and harness system, which will probably be my next set up. It's supposed to have all the above features with a more customized fit.
mozzy105
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What do you guys think about the Scubapro Knighthawk BC? Is there a much better back-inflation BC out there for the money? Also, can Scubapro equipment be sold over the phone in you call a certified dealer?
You need to be in the store at some point. You can buy it or order it in the store and they can ship to you later when it comes in, or you can order by phone and pick it up in the store, but at some point you have to be in the store or it is a mail order or phone sale and would violate the SP dealer agreement.
You may fnd a dealer who will do the whole deal over the phone, but odds are he won't be a dealer long if he routinely does that as SP is pretty serious about enforcing the dealer agreement.
I frequently dive with a shop owner who uses the Knighthawk and he likes it a lot. Whether their are "better" back inflate BC's for the money is pretty subjective and is a largely personal choice. I like the Genesis Recon, and would buy another one before I bought a Knighthawk, not because one is better than the other, but just because I prefer the Recon and like the ability to use a backplate with it.
Of course I would probably buy a Dive Rite Transplate backplate and harness or an OMS backplate and Comfort Harness before I bought another Recon.
You may fnd a dealer who will do the whole deal over the phone, but odds are he won't be a dealer long if he routinely does that as SP is pretty serious about enforcing the dealer agreement.
I frequently dive with a shop owner who uses the Knighthawk and he likes it a lot. Whether their are "better" back inflate BC's for the money is pretty subjective and is a largely personal choice. I like the Genesis Recon, and would buy another one before I bought a Knighthawk, not because one is better than the other, but just because I prefer the Recon and like the ability to use a backplate with it.
Of course I would probably buy a Dive Rite Transplate backplate and harness or an OMS backplate and Comfort Harness before I bought another Recon.
Drewpy
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Bought it a couple of years ago and like it a lot! Comfortable, reliable and well made. Everyone here will tell you to get a BPW though!
mozzy105
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Sorry for the random "what do you think about this BC" message at the end but it combined my thread and this one into a single thread so it just got added on.
scubajeanie
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I currently have a Seaquest Diva and my husband has a Oceanic Probe which we are trading in to a dive shop in Joplin, MO for the Knight Hawk and Lady Hawk. They quoted us about $1,000 for the pair less trade ins. You have to try one of these on before you buy, you will love the fit. That price include the Air2 - nice to do without that extra hose! And not worry about losing the weight pockets - they snap in and have zippers instead of velcro - very nice! That dive instructor snaps an extra weight pocket to his BC and puts a spare mask in it. The Knight Hawk has several pockets so I would also recommend one of the folding knives.
My wife and I are new to diving, I am going to get a Nighthwak, and my wife is going to get a Ladyhawk. I was just wondering if someone could shed some light on a little terminology. What is Dir, Bp/ wing. I mean i am assuming they are different types of Bc's i was just wondering what was so different about them.
caveseeker7
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DIR stands for doing it right, and is a holistic system of diving taught by Global Underwater Explorers. GUE's website is http://www.gue.com/ and very informative. Have a look and if you have queations post them in the DIR forum here at the board.kvl1027:
BP/W is a backplate with wing. Made usually of steel or alu, and available in plastic and titanium from some manufaturers, the backplate has a harness threaded through it. Harnesses are available in several versions, from a continious strap to padded ones with quick releases. The plate provides a very stable mounting point for the tank(s), no more "tank wobble". The bouancy bladder, usually oval for single tanks, goes between the plate and the tank. All very simple, very streamlined, easy to use and maintain.
I use it whenever I dive OC, steel with a drysuit (6 lbs. of weight), alu when diving warm water.
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