tndonor
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I just bought a Zeagle Ranger. Should arrive tomorrow. I have read the manuals and such online. Are there any "between the line" instructions that are not covered with this BC? Any quarks?
Zeagle ranger nuances?
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Skyjunky
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Test out the ripcord. Learn how to rethread it.
The Horn
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I found it was a lot more comfortable and better weight distribution to move pounds to the trim pockets. I dive with about 25 pounds for the drsuit and have 10 in the back and 15 in the front ditchable. purchased the weight bags....and filled with 12.5pounds lead shot each witch also is a bit more comfortable and keeps weight in the release pockets.
nice feature is the dual air releases on the low end of the wing, very handy.
nice feature is the dual air releases on the low end of the wing, very handy.
djanni
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I have the Stiletto, smaller but essentially it's the same. No quirks I'm aware of.
Use the rear trim pockets as The Horn pointed out. The yellow weight packs are worth it too.
Don't add a lot of air when floating at the surface. It's large wing will make it difficult to manage if you do. For me just 1 or 2 very short bursts of air is plenty. I'm usually in relatively calm waters.
I've got about 90 dives on the Stiletto and I've yet to try the rip cord. I know I should try it and in turn get a little practice on rethreading. I've given the handle a little tug and watched the end of the cord move so I feel it's not restricted by anything. I've been told it's easier to do than it looks in the manual and once you've done it a couple of time it takes a couple of minutes to rethread. It's a brilliant emergency weight dump system.
I thought the lumbar support would be a nice addition and I bought one. I used it on 2 dives before taking it off.
Not sure if it's the design of the wing, the position of the top valve, or if it's me, but I hardly ever get more than a few drops of water in the bladder.
I hope that helps.
Use the rear trim pockets as The Horn pointed out. The yellow weight packs are worth it too.
Don't add a lot of air when floating at the surface. It's large wing will make it difficult to manage if you do. For me just 1 or 2 very short bursts of air is plenty. I'm usually in relatively calm waters.
I've got about 90 dives on the Stiletto and I've yet to try the rip cord. I know I should try it and in turn get a little practice on rethreading. I've given the handle a little tug and watched the end of the cord move so I feel it's not restricted by anything. I've been told it's easier to do than it looks in the manual and once you've done it a couple of time it takes a couple of minutes to rethread. It's a brilliant emergency weight dump system.
I thought the lumbar support would be a nice addition and I bought one. I used it on 2 dives before taking it off.
Not sure if it's the design of the wing, the position of the top valve, or if it's me, but I hardly ever get more than a few drops of water in the bladder.
I hope that helps.
DiveMaven
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Before you pull the ripcord, take a good look at how it's threaded first, it makes total sense when you see it vs. reading the instruction manual. I have a Zena and the first time I pulled the ripcord, it took me all of about 3 minutes to rethread it.
crpntr133
lost, even with a compass
I don't think that they mention to enjoy your new BC in the manual. Maybe this is a given with Zeagle products and they figure that they don't need to mention that.
I would also suggest giving the ripcord a pull. It is far from rocket science. Basically it is loop the cord through the eye and thread the red line through the loop. Continue to the end and tuck the red line in at the end.
Keep in mind also that you can move the trim pouches to the upper band if need be. It isn't as convenient as on the lower but I had to to trim out right.
I would also suggest giving the ripcord a pull. It is far from rocket science. Basically it is loop the cord through the eye and thread the red line through the loop. Continue to the end and tuck the red line in at the end.
Keep in mind also that you can move the trim pouches to the upper band if need be. It isn't as convenient as on the lower but I had to to trim out right.
The Horn
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You may notice that the piping around the edges at the waist start to fray a bit from the velcro on the cumberbun sticking to then. It takes some confidence but a quick wave of a lighter past the fuzz will remove it and then the velcro does not stck to the piping any more.
Also if you buy the yellow weight bags and put shot in them glue all the points where the center divider ends in the mesh as they wore small holes that allowed mine to loose some shot. I just sealed it all with aqua seal.
Also if you buy the yellow weight bags and put shot in them glue all the points where the center divider ends in the mesh as they wore small holes that allowed mine to loose some shot. I just sealed it all with aqua seal.
crpntr133
lost, even with a compass
Good to know the solution to the velcro attacking the piping. Guess I will have to try that when I get mine back from Zeagle...busted zipper replaced free of charge.
A another solution is to turn the velcro cumberbun inside and use the elastic on the inside to old it back.
A another solution is to turn the velcro cumberbun inside and use the elastic on the inside to old it back.
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