Which BP/W system - DSS or OxyCheq ??

[Cruiser24]

Hi, am helping a friend to decide on his first bp/w system. Have narrowed it down to:

1) DSS - Single tank rig with Kydex plate, HOG harness, Torus 26 wing

or

2) Oxycheq - Al backplate, HOG harness, Mach V Signature series wing

Diving would be in warm waters, single tank, recreational non-tec.

Based on the above, which would you guys recommend?

Many thanks.

 

[halocline]

Oh no....

There was a lengthy thread a while back in which this was debated rather forcefully...

The short easy answer is that they're both excellent set ups made by excellent companies.

 

[dunhill12]

there are many lengthy threads and debated is an understatement! I agree that the equipment is very good. DSS gets my vote for service.

 

[scuba_moron]

My shop sells DSS and Oxycheq.
They are both good rigs - you can't go wrong with either one.
I prefer the smaller profile of the Oxycheq, its thicker urethane bladder, and sturdier outer shell.

 

[GrumpyOldGuy]

I seriously looked at both. DSS had a slight edge in that the wing can be removed from the B/P without removing the cam straps. The Oxycheq rig was close to $100 less due to some sales at the time. My pocket book won, but I would be more the pleased with either.

 

[SangP]

With packages like these:
AL back plate w/ Oxycheq Hog Harness & Oxycheq Mach V wing [DROCpkg] - $375.00 : Cave Adventurers!, We will NOT be undersold!!!
or
BackPlate and Wing Package reviews and discounts, Dive Rite

You get a really decent setup. I spoke to Edd to swap out the dive rite plate for an OMS and added a couple of mini oxycheq sta too for just a slight increase in price n free shipping.

SangP

 

[Kern]

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[Cruiser24]

Hi guys, many thanks for your replies and comments. I hope I have not opened up another round of debate :depressed:

 

[a22shady]

I have heard several good things about DSS as well as Tobin is a frequent visitor on Scubaboard and seems very quick to help with any answers or concerns. So customer service goes along way I have not seen anyone from oxycheq but that does not mean that they wouldnt be as helpful.

 

[ReeferBen]

I was recently looking at a DSS or Golem setup, Tobin was here to talk to and answer questions so I ordered from him. Theres no replacement for good customer service. I have no experience with oxy but it looks like good stuff.