Why I'm returning my Scubapro Hydros Pro.

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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.
Define a “FEW”....lol!
 
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.

H H H H H H H H on the harness haha
 
I just watched the marketing videos for the Hydrospro and now I want one. Also, if Galapagos diving is really like that, I'd best hurry over there too.
 
With some brands, the higher number of logos coincides with a higher price.
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Sorry to hear about the loss of your SCUBA gear in the fire. Hope you're able to TEC dive again someday.
 
I put some of the stickers on my laptop etc. Helps to quickly identify my laptop at the airport screening stations as well when traveling with others that have the all-to-similar looking business equipment.

My Xdeep Ghost has some xdeep and 'X's on it, but I don't mind. It even came with a sheet with several 'X' and Xdeep stickers, which I have no idea what to do with.
To be honest, I don't think it would have ever crossed my mind to return a BCD for excessive logo-ing though.
 
If you like the bc, besides careful use of a seam ripper or scissors, a little black paint might give you a custom “stealth” hydros.

The new Seahawk 2 has at least half of the logos the Hydros has.
 

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