BCD's that travel well
#1
Posted 23 February 2005 - 01:08 PM
Do's anyone have an good idea here?
B2B
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#2
Posted 23 February 2005 - 01:28 PM
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#3
Posted 23 February 2005 - 01:42 PM
You don't say which BC you're currently using and concerned about, but others you might consider are the SeaQuest Passport (a BC made for travel--in fact, the mesh bag that holds the BC doubles as the lumbar support). Two others to consider are the Zeagle Escape and Scout (the Scout doesn't have a cummerbund).As it stands right now my BCD takes up as much room as all my other dive gear combined when I travel. If I could find a BCD that is alittle more compact that would be Great! Even If I had to give up a few features like D-rings, side pockets, intergrated weights etc.
Do's anyone have an good idea here?
B2B
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#4
Posted 23 February 2005 - 01:42 PM
Just 2 sholder and a waist strap..
but the compacts, slim lines that Walter mentions are getting smaller and less cluttered than before...
#5
Posted 23 February 2005 - 01:52 PM
#6
Posted 23 February 2005 - 02:37 PM
Its a dacor talon AT with all the extra's it actualy feels like and bullet proof vest while wearing it. I dont know the weight of it but i bet its all of 12+ lbs. its like having a snap-on rolling tool box with all the drawers. Like all things it has its purpose but I dont think traveling is one of them.
B2B
Edited by Bubble2Bubble, 23 February 2005 - 04:43 PM.
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#7
Posted 23 February 2005 - 05:09 PM
I have a Zeagle Brigade from the good folks at Scuba Toys and I really like it. It packs up nicely and is extremely comfortable -- that's the "good". That said, I know that Walter has some issues with Zeagle fundamental design, so I would highly recommend that you ping him to get the "bad". As for the "ugly", I give you my avatar.Whatever you do Mike, don't plan on traveling with a Zeagle Ranger...that thing takes up alot of room! I've seen a Zeagle Brigade that is alot more streamlined than mine is...you can check them out at ScubaToys
Also, this month's Scuba Diving magazine (March 2005) has an article/review entitled "Traveling Light" of "11 featureweight BCs designed to go anywhere."
Hope this helps.
Edited by Funewgy, 23 February 2005 - 05:15 PM.
#8
Posted 23 February 2005 - 05:20 PM
#9
Posted 24 February 2005 - 12:54 AM
#10
Posted 24 February 2005 - 04:54 PM
I liked the BC for what it was, but it did have a tendency to ride up high, could benefit from a crotch strap.
Mike
#11
Posted 25 February 2005 - 02:16 AM
http://diverite.com/...cd/transpac.htm
http://diverite.com/...ells.htm#Travel
Cheers Jim
#12
Posted 25 February 2005 - 10:29 AM
Doug
Also, this month's Scuba Diving magazine (March 2005) has an article/review entitled "Traveling Light" of "11 featureweight BCs designed to go anywhere."
I have alot of diving mags but not Scuba Diving!
can somebody be so kind as to post the 11 featureweight BCs on here?
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#13
Posted 25 February 2005 - 12:58 PM
Excuse my typo. It should say "featherweight".Jim that is truley a unique BC system Thank You.
DougAlso, this month's Scuba Diving magazine (March 2005) has an article/review entitled "Traveling Light" of "11 featureweight BCs designed to go anywhere."
I have alot of diving mags but not Scuba Diving!
can somebody be so kind as to post the 11 featureweight BCs on here?
B2B
Anway, here are the one's covered...These first six were the "Testers' Choices":
Sea Quest - Balance
Sherwood Scuba - Tortuga
Sea Quest - Passport
Genesis Scuba - Tropic
Zeagle - Stiletto
Oceanic - Islander
Very good performers:
XS Scuba - Advantage
Aeris - Reef Rider
Deepoutdoors - Neutrino
Cressi-sub - Aqualight
Good performer:
Triple-L - Aquarius (this was listed as a "Best Buy")
Hope this helps.
#14
Posted 25 February 2005 - 02:32 PM
#15
Posted 25 February 2005 - 02:36 PM
Maninthesea...Check out the DiveRite Transpac with Travel Wing. I remove the tank bands roll up the wing and it ends up pretty small.
http://diverite.com/...cd/transpac.htm
http://diverite.com/...ells.htm#Travel
Cheers Jim
Hey, that set up looks pretty streamlined and efficient-- much more than our clunky Avid BCs. Do you use Diverite BCs on a regular basis? Or only when traveling?
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