Opinions Please: SeaQuest Pro QD

Hi all

I am in the throes of purchasing a new BCD and have been quite taken by the
SeaQuest Pro QD. Although there are a couple of reviews on the net, they
aren't particularly comprehensive. I'd like some opinions from those that
have used them before.

Ta

Simon

I have a Seaquest Pro QD and love it. Lots of features, comfortable, and
durable.

I have 3 BC's and I dive the Pro QD the most. I use my DUI for Tech
Diving and teaching, but my Seaquest goes on all my trips.

Get it. You won't be sorry.

Dave Apple
SSI Specialty Instructor 10455


On Wed, 15 Oct 2003, Simon wrote:

> Hi all
>
> I am in the throes of purchasing a new BCD and have been quite taken by the
> SeaQuest Pro QD. Although there are a couple of reviews on the net, they
> aren't particularly comprehensive. I'd like some opinions from those that
> have used them before.
>
> Ta
>
> Simon
>
>
>

I've now narrowed my choice down to the SQ Balance and the SQ Pro QD+, but
never having dived with a rear-inflate BC, I'm not sure which one to go for,
and the LDS doesn't have either for rental to try them out. Both fit really
nicely...



Any advice?


As a matter of interest, how many people with integrated weight systems
still use a weightbelt to carry at least a little weight?

Simon


>
> >Hi all
> >
> >I am in the throes of purchasing a new BCD and have been quite taken by
the
> >SeaQuest Pro QD. Although there are a couple of reviews on the net, they
> >aren't particularly comprehensive. I'd like some opinions from those
that
> >have used them before.
> >
> >Ta
> >
> >Simon
> >
>
> Simon,
>
> I have the Pro QD+ with Surelock weights and love it.
>
> Very comfortable. the only potential problem is that unless you
> require a large size, the integrated weight pouches are a bit small
> (only hold 5Kg each) if smaller than medium-large.
>
> Dom
>
> ---
> Dominic LeGros
> There are only two ways to deal with bearaucrats...
> Stealth and sudden violence
> Boutro Boutros Gali

Hmm... I don't use weight integrated, but with a 5mm suit I'd have to if in
a med-lg BCD of that brand, 2 pockets holding 5 each kg make 10 kg, in a 5
mm suit I require 13.5Kg. wearing a 2-3mm suit, I wouldn't need weights in a
belt.
If I ever get one of them, I hope a large fits. it's either that or diet to
eliminate some of the blubber I carry, since fat floats. lol

rhys

"Simon" <telkomsa107700@NOSPAM.telkom.net> wrote > As a matter of interest,
how many people with integrated weight systems
> still use a weightbelt to carry at least a little weight?
>
> Simon
> > Very comfortable. the only potential problem is that unless you
> > require a large size, the integrated weight pouches are a bit small
> > (only hold 5Kg each) if smaller than medium-large.
> >
> > Dom

"Simon" <telkomsa107700@NOSPAM.telkom.net> wrote in message
news:bn2lqb$5t4$1@ctb-nnrp2.saix.net...
> I've now narrowed my choice down to the SQ Balance and the SQ Pro QD+, but
> never having dived with a rear-inflate BC, I'm not sure which one to go
for,
> and the LDS doesn't have either for rental to try them out. Both fit
really
> nicely...

Just food for thought, but how can you tell they both fit nicely if you've
never used them in water?

>
>
> Any advice?

Find a dive store that will allow you to rent / borrow the equipment or at
least has a pool so you can test it out before buying it.

>
> As a matter of interest, how many people with integrated weight systems
> still use a weightbelt to carry at least a little weight?

I use the Zeagle Ranger (w/ integrated weights) and I do NOT carry/wear a
weight belt. I did however get two weight pouches to attach to my tank to
counteract the surface bouyancy issues inherent in rear inflation devices.
These are non ditchable, but if I am at depth I should be neutrally bouyant
and dropping just a few pounds should be enough to start a rapid assent (if
required).

>
> Simon
>
>
> >
> > >Hi all
> > >
> > >I am in the throes of purchasing a new BCD and have been quite taken by
> the
> > >SeaQuest Pro QD. Although there are a couple of reviews on the net,
they
> > >aren't particularly comprehensive. I'd like some opinions from those
> that
> > >have used them before.
> > >
> > >Ta
> > >
> > >Simon
> > >
> >
> > Simon,
> >
> > I have the Pro QD+ with Surelock weights and love it.
> >
> > Very comfortable. the only potential problem is that unless you
> > require a large size, the integrated weight pouches are a bit small
> > (only hold 5Kg each) if smaller than medium-large.
> >
> > Dom
> >
> > ---
> > Dominic LeGros
> > There are only two ways to deal with bearaucrats...
> > Stealth and sudden violence
> > Boutro Boutros Gali
>
>

"Chris Guynn" <chrisguynn@sbcglobal.N.O.S.P.A.M.net> entertained us with:
:Find a dive store that will allow you to rent / borrow the equipment or at
:least has a pool so you can test it out before buying it.

What if there are none anywhere close to where he lives?
What if there is one, but it doesn't carry the BCs he is considering?

Dan Bracuk
As Big Ben said to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, I've got the time if you've got the inclination.
The Best of Rec.Scuba
http://www.pathcom.com/~bracuk/RecScuba/


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"Dan Bracuk" <bracuk@pathcom.com> wrote in message
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> "Chris Guynn" <chrisguynn@sbcglobal.N.O.S.P.A.M.net> entertained us with:
> :Find a dive store that will allow you to rent / borrow the equipment or
at
> :least has a pool so you can test it out before buying it.
>
> What if there are none anywhere close to where he lives?

Ummm... take a trip somewhere where their is one and they carry them? Or,
find a buddy who has one and will let you borrow it...

> What if there is one, but it doesn't carry the BCs he is considering?

see above.

>
> Dan Bracuk
> As Big Ben said to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, I've got the time if you've
got the inclination.
> The Best of Rec.Scuba
> http://www.pathcom.com/~bracuk/RecScuba/
>
>
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