Technical equip quest from a newb

[ScubaInChicago]

YouTube - GUE Backplate and Harness Part 2

 

[ScubaInChicago]

YouTube - GUE BC

 

[Bonairetrip]

To the OP:

I think a BP/W can be technical but it can also be used purely recreational. Tons of threads on the jacket vs BP/W thing.

In terms of your question: The BP/W is generally a very sturdy and modular kit. That means it would physically hold up to doubles and/or slung stage bottles. The D rings are very sturdy and can be easily added/moved. It can physically mount a set of doubles. The wing size can change with your needs (i.e., a single al 80 in the tropics is different than twin steel 120s). To do this, you only buy the new wing not the only kit...

 

[Terry2Puds]

If you are looking to go down the trimix side of technical diving go straight for a rebreather. It may be more expensive at the start, however in the long run it may work out cheaper if you do a lot of diving on trimix.

 

[RJP]

If you are looking to go down the trimix side of technical diving go straight for a rebreather. It may be more expensive at the start, however in the long run it may work out cheaper if you do a lot of diving on trimix.

I recently saw a RB diver wearing a t-shirt that said "Just 986 More TriMix Dives and This Puppy Pays for Itself!"

 

[Jax]

I recently saw a RB diver wearing a t-shirt that said "Just 986 More TriMix Dives and This Puppy Pays for Itself!"