miked
Contributor
Hi everybody!
Just prior to my recent trip to Cozumel (returned 8/18-great trip-21 dives), I purchased a Zeagle "Concept 2" BC. It is similar to the Ranger, but with fewer tech related accessories.
I had been planning to get a new BC this winter, but a problem with the old one surfaced two days before leaving. As such I had only a brief "pool session" to get the feel of the Zeagle-which I liked. The real acclimation time occurred during the trip.
I loved the way it performed, but I have 3 questions for any experienced Zeagle (and other back bouyancy) vets.
First, whenever I stopped finning I would slowly come to a vertical position-not ascend or decend, but rather "rotate" from horizontal to vertical, then settle into a very comfortable vertical "hover" configuration (especially nice in Coz's currents).
The questions: is this normal for this type BC; is there a way to "correct" it -although it doesn't feel "wrong" ; is there any problem with leaving things "as is"? [ It did require a bit more effort to maintain a "head down/feet up" position for looking under overhangs near the bottom ,etc.]
Second, the air cell seems more difficult to empty u/w than my old jacket style BC. Holding the inflate/deflate mechanism higher seems to help. Any other tips?
Third : I usually wear between 12-16 lbs weight depending on the exposure suit (warm water diver that I am).In Coz I wore all 12 in the"ditchable" pockets. The BC has non-ditchable"trim weight" pockets near the tank. I'm thinking of putting 4 lbs. there, the rest in the main pockets. Any suggestions/ input from experience as to the effects of doing that?
Thanks,
Miked
Just prior to my recent trip to Cozumel (returned 8/18-great trip-21 dives), I purchased a Zeagle "Concept 2" BC. It is similar to the Ranger, but with fewer tech related accessories.
I had been planning to get a new BC this winter, but a problem with the old one surfaced two days before leaving. As such I had only a brief "pool session" to get the feel of the Zeagle-which I liked. The real acclimation time occurred during the trip.
I loved the way it performed, but I have 3 questions for any experienced Zeagle (and other back bouyancy) vets.
First, whenever I stopped finning I would slowly come to a vertical position-not ascend or decend, but rather "rotate" from horizontal to vertical, then settle into a very comfortable vertical "hover" configuration (especially nice in Coz's currents).
The questions: is this normal for this type BC; is there a way to "correct" it -although it doesn't feel "wrong" ; is there any problem with leaving things "as is"? [ It did require a bit more effort to maintain a "head down/feet up" position for looking under overhangs near the bottom ,etc.]
Second, the air cell seems more difficult to empty u/w than my old jacket style BC. Holding the inflate/deflate mechanism higher seems to help. Any other tips?
Third : I usually wear between 12-16 lbs weight depending on the exposure suit (warm water diver that I am).In Coz I wore all 12 in the"ditchable" pockets. The BC has non-ditchable"trim weight" pockets near the tank. I'm thinking of putting 4 lbs. there, the rest in the main pockets. Any suggestions/ input from experience as to the effects of doing that?
Thanks,
Miked