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Firstly I've been out of diving a couple of years and in that time I sold some of my kit because it wasn't being used (but also because it wasn't suitable).
My previous rig (pic below) was an OMS stainless backplate with basic harness. For weight I added some large OMS trim pockets which allowed me to carry 6kg, threaded onto the waistband and bungeed to the BP itself which worked really well (and was super comfy). I had an Apeks 40lb wing but this is one of those items which I thought was too large as I only dived singles. I sold the wing and trim pockets.
Fast forward and I'm in a position to get back into diving more regularly and I'm looking for a new setup. I was looking at the Xdeep Zeos standard package but wanted some opinions.
1) Do I keep my existing SS BP and buy a new wing (still xdeep Zeos) and OMS or similar trim pockets again?
2) Do I go all in on the Xdeep package + weight pockets and get it all fresh so I know it all works together and sell my current BP? (this option will probably cost the same as buying additional items for existing BP/Harness because I need to buy STA and cambands)
3) I was looking at the 28lb Zeos as I dive singles - is this correct based on the below points or would 38lb be better? (bearing in mind I thought the 40lb apeks wing was too big and flappy)
- I will be diving most likely alu cylinders abroad with 6kg weight for seawater
- When diving UK I will be using steel cyclinders and drysuit and typically use 6-8kg weight for fresh water
Cost is a factor as obviously I don't want to waste money for the sake of it but it's neither here nor there for a hundred quid if that makes sense.
Cheers in advance!
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My previous rig (pic below) was an OMS stainless backplate with basic harness. For weight I added some large OMS trim pockets which allowed me to carry 6kg, threaded onto the waistband and bungeed to the BP itself which worked really well (and was super comfy). I had an Apeks 40lb wing but this is one of those items which I thought was too large as I only dived singles. I sold the wing and trim pockets.
Fast forward and I'm in a position to get back into diving more regularly and I'm looking for a new setup. I was looking at the Xdeep Zeos standard package but wanted some opinions.
1) Do I keep my existing SS BP and buy a new wing (still xdeep Zeos) and OMS or similar trim pockets again?
2) Do I go all in on the Xdeep package + weight pockets and get it all fresh so I know it all works together and sell my current BP? (this option will probably cost the same as buying additional items for existing BP/Harness because I need to buy STA and cambands)
3) I was looking at the 28lb Zeos as I dive singles - is this correct based on the below points or would 38lb be better? (bearing in mind I thought the 40lb apeks wing was too big and flappy)
- I will be diving most likely alu cylinders abroad with 6kg weight for seawater
- When diving UK I will be using steel cyclinders and drysuit and typically use 6-8kg weight for fresh water
Cost is a factor as obviously I don't want to waste money for the sake of it but it's neither here nor there for a hundred quid if that makes sense.
Cheers in advance!
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