Travel BCD

[scubajunky17]

HI,
I don't dive often, once a year, get around 30 dives in.
Can anyone comment on this setup please ?
DeepOutdoors Travel Minimalist Pro BCD / SCUBA / Buoyancy Control Device / Wing

Are they any good ? hardwearing ? robust ?
Thanks in advance

 

[Ontwreckdiver]

That's a lot of BC and the wing (45to 55lbs) is way too big for single tank diving.
The biggest wing you need for single tank diving is 30 lb.
Look at the Dive Rite Hydro Lite BCD, it's a true travel BC.

Hydro Lite BCD - Dive Rite

Dive Rite's Hydro Lite BCD is a technically-inspired, lightweight system for single tank divers looking to streamline their equipment setup. The compact Hydro Lite BCD weighs only 6.2 pounds (2.8 kg) and packs up easily thanks to a soft backplate, making it the perfect system for travel...

www.diverite.com

 

[scubajunky17]

Ok thanks

 

[scubajunky17]

I can get that setup for about $120USD in mint condition.
Would it be a good buy ? is it robust ?

 

[Outbound]

Another option is the Aqualung Rogue: Rogue: dive BCD | Aqualung®

Weighs 5 lbs., very comfortable and very easy to pack. It essentially packs flat if you remove the straps and waist belt and then click back together when you get to your destination.

 

[Ontwreckdiver]

I can get that setup for about $120USD in mint condition.
Would it be a good buy ? is it robust ?

Whether you talking about the Dive Rite or the Deep Outdoors, you said in mint condition, which I assume means used. If that's the case it's way to much money for a used BC.
If you are talking about the Dive Rite, they have been in business for a very long time and make high quality gear. The only thing I might do is replace the bottom velcro tank strap with a proper tank cam band.
You can get a brand new one from Dive Gear Express for $619 US. I don't think it would cost an additional $581 to ship it to you.

Dive Rite Hydro Lite BC

Dive Rite Hydro Lite BC

www.divegearexpress.com

There is also a bunch of Dive Rite dealers in the UK. Look at the Dive Rite Dealer locator page on their website

 

[Eric Sedletzky]

Whether you talking about the Dive Rite or the Deep Outdoors, you said in mint condition, which I assume means used. If that's the case it's way to much money for a used BC.
If you are talking about the Dive Rite, they have been in business for a very long time and make high quality gear. The only thing I might do is replace the bottom velcro tank strap with a proper tank cam band.
You can get a brand new one from Dive Gear Express for $619 US. I don't think it would cost an additional $581 to ship it to you.

Dive Rite Hydro Lite BC

Dive Rite Hydro Lite BC

www.divegearexpress.com

There is also a bunch of Dive Rite dealers in the UK. Look at the Dive Rite Dealer locator page on their website

$120 is way too much money???

 

[scubajunky17]

I'm talking about the DeepOutdoors Travel Minimalist Pro BCD / SCUBA / Buoyancy Control Device / Wing.

 

[Ontwreckdiver]

$120 is way too much money???

My Bad, I read $1200.

 

[Ontwreckdiver]

I'm talking about the DeepOutdoors Travel Minimalist Pro BCD / SCUBA / Buoyancy Control Device / Wing.

Any amount of money is too much if it's not the proper BC for your needs. You won't be happy diving with it.