Should I buy this package??

[Cameron echols]

Thinking about buying this bundle Hog Pro BCD Package

It's the HOG hybrid pro BCD looking to upgrade the regulator to the D3

my issue is I have never really heard of HOG besides on diver supply website.. theres really no reviews on their gear and I'm going be stationed in San Diego and worried about getting serviced??

 

[formernuke]

The reg is sealed so thats good.

The BC, my biggest concern is whether or not it's the right one for you. Have you tried the 3 types of BC's? Also size charts aren't always accurate so there is a risk of not fitting right.

You mentioned service so it's up to you if you want to send to HOG, or learn to do them yourself.

 

[Rob9876]

I believe that is a good set. I actually dive the Sea Elite Covert balanced regulator, which is the Diver's Supply store brand version of the same reg, and it has been great. HOG regs seem to be pretty well liked by others on here as well, and Edge/HOG have a pretty good network of dealers to service them. Here's a link to look up dealers (from a quick search, I see 2 in the San Diego area): Storelocator

 

[Joris Vd]

I have no idea about the quality of HOG since I'm from Europe, but in general people on the forum seem pretty happy with their stuff.

I have checked what dive shops are currently certified centers for EDGE HOG brand in San Diego for you

and 'House of Scuba' seems to be a certified HOG service center, and so is Rod Brown Pro and Seven Seas exploration. i couldn't find alot info on the last two, but House of Scuba seems to be a huge store.

One thing that might be of interest if you're looking into some other gear, it seems that most LDS in the area seem to be service centers for Scubapro, Aqualung and some atomic. But I guess these seem to be the most represented in the US?

 

[Cameron echols]

The reg is sealed so thats good.

The BC, my biggest concern is whether or not it's the right one for you. Have you tried the 3 types of BC's? Also size charts aren't always accurate so there is a risk of not fitting right.

You mentioned service so it's up to you if you want to send to HOG, or learn to do them yourself.

 

[Cameron echols]

That's why I like the idea of the hybrid it's not a back inflate or jacket it's that in between but to anwser your question no I have only used jacket but I am still very much a beginner..I'm currently stationed in italy were renting gear is super super cheap and looking up renting plus going with a guide because me and my wife are still learning is expensive at least in San Diego were we are going

 

[Cameron echols]

I have no idea about the quality of HOG since I'm from Europe, but in general people on the forum seem pretty happy with their stuff.

I have checked what dive shops are currently certified centers for EDGE HOG brand in San Diego for you

and 'House of Scuba' seems to be a certified HOG service center, and so is Rod Brown Pro and Seven Seas exploration. i couldn't find alot info on the last two, but House of Scuba seems to be a huge store.

One thing that might be of interest if you're looking into some other gear, it seems that most LDS in the area seem to be service centers for Scubapro, Aqualung and some atomic. But I guess these seem to be the most represented in the US?

Not too sure as I'm currently in Italy and have only dove here where it's super cheap ..but divers supply seems be one of only companies I can find that does the scuba packages likes this and seems best bang for your buck

 

[Cameron echols]

I believe that is a good set. I actually dive the Sea Elite Covert balanced regulator, which is the Diver's Supply store brand version of the same reg, and it has been great. HOG regs seem to be pretty well liked by others on here as well, and Edge/HOG have a pretty good network of dealers to service them. Here's a link to look up dealers (from a quick search, I see 2 in the San Diego area): Storelocator

Thank you, all you guys are awesome

 

[runsongas]

go with a different package or consider getting the d3 regs and a dgx bpw

HOG Total BCD Scuba Gear System Package

Hog D3 Zenith Recreational Regulator Package

DGX Custom - DGX Gears Singles Harness / Backplate / Wing Package

 

[Cameron echols]

go with a different package or consider getting the d3 regs and a dgx bpw

HOG Total BCD Scuba Gear System Package

Hog D3 Zenith Recreational Regulator Package

DGX Custom - DGX Gears Singles Harness / Backplate / Wing Package

Defiantly planning on upgrading to the D3 reg if I pull the trigger