Zeagle Stiletto BCD?

[Corpsman82]

anyone got one that could give me some feedback about it? it looks similar to the brigade anyone know the difference's between the two?

 

[Splitlip]

Ahoy:
They both have about the same lift, but the Brigade is based on the Ranger harness while the Stiletto is ground up design with a more sturdy more streamlined wing than the Brigade.
Pockets andweight pockets are a little smaller on the Stiletto.
I had one (Stiletto) and I think it is the best thing since canned fruit, but for my BPW's.
Just sold it.
If Scott , Chad or Larry don't jump in here, I'll give you the specifics as best I can on both.

 

[Chad Carney]

Split,

I like my Stiletto better than both my BP&Ws.

You nailed most of the important differences.

Corpsman,

It's also lighter weight and has a more compact harness.

Brigade can later adapt to doubles; not so with the Stiletto.

I can't remember, but the Brigade may not come with the rear weight system and lumbar pad. Stilettos do.

Chad

 

[RonFrank]

Split,

I like my Stiletto better than both my BP&Ws.

You nailed most of the important differences.

Corpsman,

It's also lighter weight and has a more compact harness.

Brigade can later adapt to doubles; not so with the Stiletto.

I can't remember, but the Brigade may not come with the rear weight system and lumbar pad. Stilettos do.

Chad

IMO adapting the Ranger to doubles would be not the best setup.

The Stiletto is a GREAT BC. I sold my Ranger in favor of the Stiletto. Why? I don't need 45 lbs of lift, I don't want the extra bulk when traveling, the Stiletto includes cool rear weight pockets, and it's MUCH more streamlined vs. the Ranger.

It has a heavier wing vs. the Brigade which is a Ranger Harness with the Escape wing.

The Ranger Harness is heavier, but since the Stiletto has padded shoulders, I really don't miss that.

 

[patymeboy]

i just baught aa stilletto because iam at uicc 55 and i need to pass a lot of ditch and recovery drills and bail outs and underwater swaing of gear. I hope it works well.

 

[JackSpearo]

I have a stiletto and it's freaking AWESOME! I love it, feels like you are wearing nothing at all!

plus they are made in USA (at least mine was, I think some models aren't anymore)

 

[Flightlead]

love my stiletto and dive it when I'm doing single tank diving. I love my bp/w too, but for single tank, I'm sticking with my stiletto.

 

[naedward81]

which shop you looking at? Tsunami at Camp Foster? or the one out in Kin town?

 

[Nismo]

Ahoy:
They both have about the same lift, but the Brigade is based on the Ranger harness while the Stiletto is ground up design with a more sturdy more streamlined wing than the Brigade.
Pockets andweight pockets are a little smaller on the Stiletto.
I had one (Stiletto) and I think it is the best thing since canned fruit, but for my BPW's.
Just sold it.
If Scott , Chad or Larry don't jump in here, I'll give you the specifics as best I can on both.

Actually the Stiletto has a smaller bladder than the Ranger. The Stiletto is it's own harness and shares the same bladder with I believe all the lower model of Zeagles. The Brigade is the Ranger harness with a Stiletto/Escape bladder. The Brigade harness is a heavier nylon. Both use the modular design where it can have a shoulder harness that's a different size than the waist. This is a great feature if you need something with a more custom fit and it does not change the cost if you get it pieced together in 2 different sizes. I would go for the Brigade or the Stiletto. I have a Ranger and would like a smaller bladder. The Stiletto also has plastic D rings where the Brigade is metal.

 

[Splitlip]

Actually the Stiletto has a smaller bladder than the Ranger. The Stiletto is it's own harness and shares the same bladder with I believe all the lower model of Zeagles. The Brigade is the Ranger harness with a Stiletto/Escape bladder. The Brigade harness is a heavier nylon. Both use the modular design where it can have a shoulder harness that's a different size than the waist. This is a great feature if you need something with a more custom fit and it does not change the cost if you get it pieced together in 2 different sizes. I would go for the Brigade or the Stiletto. I have a Ranger and would like a smaller bladder. The Stiletto also has plastic D rings where the Brigade is metal.

Nope.

OP asked about the Stiletto v. Brigade. The Brigade and the Stiletto both have smaller wings than the ranger. I believe the Brigade wing is an Escape wing. The Stiletto OTH is it's own wing, and more durable than the Escape wing.

The Stilletto has, or at least mine had, stainless steel D-rings.

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