Why I'm returning my Scubapro Hydros Pro.

[JP Montemayor]

I used to do a mix of cold water tech and tropical diving. Loved my Halcyon BP and Wings setup. Lost every bit of gear that I had assembled over 20 years in the Tubbs Fire of California. Decided I needed a BCD and gear that I could carry aboard a plane, since I don't want to check bags anymore. So I went with the Scubapro Hydros Pro for both my wife and me. Not cheap, but typical good SP quality. I'm a fan of Scubapro. From rash guards, to fins, regs etc. So why am I returning my Hydros Pro? TWENTY-THREE LOGOS on the Hydros Pro alone!!! I feel like a walking/diving advertisement for them. God help me if I'm wearing any of their wetsuits, rashguards, or fins. The GIANT WHITE "S" logos are out of control. The SP stuff that I used to have, that is no longer made, was much more low key.

 

[TerryC]

My Hydros Pro has over 400 dives on it.
Still looks like new.
I can cope with a few logos.

 

[SandyRobinson]

With that many logos which results in a walking advertisement, they should be paying you!

 

[MaxBottomtime]

Did your previous backplate harness come covered in blue Hs? Unfortunately, manufacturers believe their products are like cars and need emblems, tags and names all over them.

 

[noj3333]

Of all the reasons to return something... didn't think logos would be one of them...

 

[GrafCanuck]

Build me a superior product(s) at a reasonable price (when on sale for SP) and I can live with a few of the manufacturer's logos on the equipment.

 

[JackD342]

Of all the reasons to return something... didn't think logos would be one of them...

Must be mystical logos that were invisible until it left the shop, too. Water activated?

 

[tridacna]

5 visible on mine.

 

[JackD342]

5 on mine.

Tiny logos on molded plastic parts and connectors?

 

[tridacna]

Tiny logos on molded plastic parts and connectors?

5 are highly visible. If I have to squint hard to see the others, they don’t count.