Wow, I Should Have Done It Before...

[Erik Il Rosso]

I switched to a BP/W (Halcyon Pioneer 36) and I must admit it is something incredible...

Using previous dive logs I got everything right from the start (read weights and weights placement) and the sensations underwater were simply stunning...

It was like I had nothing on my back, full control of what I was doing and no troubles at all in venting the wings...

With just 4/5 small bursts of air I was ready to go...

I must admit I was a little bit worried about the Halcyon metal inflator, weight placement, Halcyon inflator hose and no quick dump but after the 1st dive all my worries disappeared...

Thanks ScubaBoard (where I collected all the info about this rig), I knew nothing about BP/W and now I am a very happy diver...

Ciao Erik Il Rosso

 

[terrasmak]

Isnt it great , i dont think there is a better way to dive. Well actually , no there isnt.

 

[Erik Il Rosso]

Just one doubt, it seems to me that the over pressure valve is of no use, apparently it is located in the wrong part of the wing...

Ciao, Erik Il Rosso

 

[midwestdvr]

I know what you mean. Finally got my DSS BP/W wet today (only in the pool, though) and liked it. More tendency to be horizontal or at least easier to maintain that position even with a lot of weight on the weight belt. I didn't even find it hard to don on and off.

There are still things I need to fix with BP/W. If I take a liking to diving cold water, will need to get either the weight plates or tank weights. I also need to change LP inflator hose as it's too long (approx 26.5 inches long). Will probably be awhile before I get the trim right.

 

[coach_izzy]

I second your sentiments! I found the BP/W to be terrific. Enjoy

 

[liberato]

I switched to a BP/W (Halcyon Pioneer 36) and I must admit it is something incredible...

What style of BC did you switch from?

 

[spectrum]

Just one doubt, it seems to me that the over pressure valve is of no use, apparently it is located in the wrong part of the wing...

Ciao, Erik Il Rosso

How can an over pressure valve be in the wrong place?

 

[PfcAJ]

The OPV appears at first to be placed in a sub-optial position, but when you think about how the wing wraps around the tank, its actually on the outside of the wing and easily used if you are in a horizontal position. It takes a bit of practice, but it makes all the difference with those horizontal accents.