sea quest balance bcd

[farmerstephen13]

I am thinking about getting a seaquest balance but havent heard any reviews good or bad any ideas? This is my first bcd and want to do it right; I tried a bp/w rig and didnt like it so I think that a back inflate bcd is the way for me to go. Any adivce would be great.

 

[flaski]

best bc i ever had, i am on 3 rd year with it, i have the air source on mine, i love it. if i lost it due to theft or damage, i am sure i would buy the same one again.

 

[theskull]

Mine is about 10 years old and going strong. Great travel BC since it packs small and light but still has a substantial pocket. Well built and back inflate, which for me is a must.

There are a few other good small no-nonsense BCs on the market now, too, such as the Oceanic Islander.

theskull

 

[scuba_moron]

The Balance is one of the better BC on the market. I had it for about and year and transition to a BP/Wing. My only reservation was Airsoure2 that it came with - it breathes horrible.

Another good BC alternative would be Zegale.

 

[tstormdiver]

I use a Balance for Open Water teaching & diving & for travel. The BC is light weight & packs down nicely. I had to go with the Balance because the Libra did not go to a size big enough for me & my drysuit, the Balance did. I have an Oceanic Hera that I now use exclusively for teaching in the pool. The Hera, while comfy & well padded is very heavy (as BC's go) & didn't pack down for travel very well. I like the cleaness of the balance & the absence of the cummerbund.

 

[tomboyy]

SeaQuest is a quality BCD, I own a Pro QD and never had a problem with it. Good luck on your purchase.

 

[NJScubaSteve]

I'll give another plug for the Balance. Good quality, back inflate, no cumberbund, integrated weights, are all positives for me. This was my first BC and even though I now dive doubles with a BP/W I still use the Balance for travel. I would buy again.

 

[schu1842]

I've had one since 2003 and have no complaints.

 

[coglesby]

I am several years into diving my Balance BC...my only dislike is not enough factory D-Rings. The newer models may have more than the 3 on mine? Other than that, FWIW, I don't believe you can go wrong with a Balance.

 

[Ouvea]

Hi Guys:

Do the weight pouches/waist strap contour your body or does it leave a gap between your stomach and waist buckle. Fits snug and conforms well but when the weight pouches are loaded, the hard plates of the weight pouches prevent the waist strap/weight holsters from fitting snug like my old Infinit & Concept BCDs (30 in waist / 127lbs), even with a full 7mm wetsuit.

Thanks,
Claude