Zeagle Escape or Brigade?

[sneakysnook]

I got a chance to dive with a back inflation bc and love it a lot more than the jacket sytle. So, now I was looking at getting a Zeagle Escape or a Brigade. I just don't know what the big difference is between the two. So if someone has tried the 2 or has one of them please tell me if you enjoy it. Also, I'm 5'8" 145lbs so what size would I be a small or medium.

 

[Jarrett]

I see less and less of the Escape in local stores. I assumed they are phasing that one out? I have a Brigade and like it alot, but would also consider the Stiletto if I were buying new again.

Have you looked at Zeagle's site (www.zeagle.com) or tried a search Brigade, Escape, Stiletto? There is tons of info right here in past threads.

 

[BKP]

I got a chance to dive with a back inflation bc and love it a lot more than the jacket sytle. So, now I was looking at getting a Zeagle Escape or a Brigade. I just don't know what the big difference is between the two. So if someone has tried the 2 or has one of them please tell me if you enjoy it. Also, I'm 5'8" 145lbs so what size would I be a small or medium.

I've been diving the Escape for a while and love it. However, if I had to do it over again, I'd do the Brigade (heavier material, stainless, and *more* D-rings, etc.).

The Brigade is exclusive to ScubaToys. It's a hybrid between the Escape bladder (makes travel packing easier), and the Ranger harness (which is what I miss).

The Stiletto is a similar hybrid, however, I haven't looked into it... yet...

I don't think you can go wrong with either... however, if you have a choice, definitely the Brigade or Stiletto...

Oh... and let them know at Scubatoys that you're a member here... (10% discount)...

Good luck...

PS... at 5'8" you're not a small, probably a medium... (I'm 5'9", 185lbs., athletic build, and I'm a large)

 

[sasscuba]

I've been diving the Escape for a while and love it. However, if I had to do it over again, I'd do the Brigade (heavier material, stainless, and *more* D-rings, etc.)

That is mainly why I got the Brigade. Awesome BC, you will not be disapointed.

 

[Jibeho]

I just ordered my Brigade from Scubatoys to replace my 10 year old Outback that has see better days. I should have it by Friday!

 

[Pacificblue]

I'm just back from a week of dive vacation in Okinawa, Japan with my new Brigade BC, and it was excellent!! I'm 5' 8" tall and the SM size fits me perfect. Although I dove with just 2mm one-piece wetsuit and the BC doesn't have thick cussion at lumber, the tank always kept on my back firmly and comfortably. The only but tiny concern I had was a relief valve at the left shoulder, which is a bit too such sensitive that even a small pull of the inflator hose dumps the internal air. But it's a good thing at the same time meaning it's so easy to dump the air.

One time I had a chance I need to wait at surface for boat coming from distance, and it was true the back inflator BC is a bit difficult to float at surface in comparison with jacket styled BCs, but it still pushes my upper body high enough once inflated, I felt.

My picture with Brigade is here.
<http://pacificblue.plala.jp/sites/scuba/2006-07-OkinawaAmami/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=98&RootFolder=%2Fsites%2Fscuba%2F2006%2D07%2DOkinawaAmami%2F18%2DAug%20Kerama>

 

[sasscuba]

I'm just back from a week of dive vacation in Okinawa, Japan with my new Brigade BC, and it was excellent!! I'm 5' 8" tall and the SM size fits me perfect. Although I dove with just 2mm one-piece wetsuit and the BC doesn't have thick cussion at lumber, the tank always kept on my back firmly and comfortably. The only but tiny concern I had was a relief valve at the left shoulder, which is a bit too such sensitive that even a small pull of the inflator hose dumps the internal air. But it's a good thing at the same time meaning it's so easy to dump the air.

One time I had a chance I need to wait at surface for boat coming from distance, and it was true the back inflator BC is a bit difficult to float at surface in comparison with jacket styled BCs, but it still pushes my upper body high enough once inflated, I felt.

My picture with Brigade is here.
<http://pacificblue.plala.jp/sites/scuba/2006-07-OkinawaAmami/Forms/DispForm.aspx?ID=98&RootFolder=%2Fsites%2Fscuba%2F2006%2D07%2DOkinawaAmami%2F18%2DAug%20Kerama>

Inflate it fully and lean back and ride the raft.

 

[Jarrett]

I see less and less of the Escape in local stores. I assumed they are phasing that one out? I have a Brigade and like it alot, but would also consider the Stiletto if I were buying new again.

Have you looked at Zeagle's site (www.zeagle.com) or tried a search Brigade, Escape, Stiletto? There is tons of info right here in past threads.

Another idea for you might be the Dive Rite Transpac. I just got one and I am really liking it so far over my Brigade, haven't had it long enough to make a final decision. Here is a pic for comparison between the two:

Brigade & Transpac

 

[divo]

Escape if you want to minimize. For recreational diving it's awesome. Checked out the Stilleto and Brigade and would definetly agree they are more robut BC's but am not convinced I need their extra features. While I have neved dived BP w/ wings I imagine the minimalist feel and effeciency which those who own such rigs descibe is similiar to that of the streamlined Escape.

 

[scubadobadoo]

Escape if you want to minimize. For recreational diving it's awesome. Checked out the Stilleto and Brigade and would definetly agree they are more robut BC's but am not convinced I need their extra features. While I have neved dived BP w/ wings I imagine the minimalist feel and effeciency which those who own such rigs descibe is similiar to that of the streamlined Escape.

I agree. The escape for the same above reasons.