Dacor The Rig 2

Looking to buy a BCD and thinking about The Rig 2, can anyone comment on
this BC. I do a mix of general cray, wrack and entry level cave diving...
cheers Greg

"gpwala" <gpwala@xtra.co.nz> wrote in message news:<obUxb.13174$VV6.291245@news.xtra.co.nz>...
> Looking to buy a BCD and thinking about The Rig 2, can anyone comment on
> this BC. I do a mix of general cray, wrack and entry level cave diving...

Greg,
I suspect that you will get a fairly consistent response recommending
a backplate and wing. Sme of these people really know what they're
talking about, and some have no clue but are following the trend and
preaching the company line.

I started cave diving with a Rig, until my Intro instructor gave me a
backplate to try. The difference between the Rig and the BP is very
pronounced in favor of the BP. The Rig is bulky and heavy. Despite
Dacor's hype, it is horrible with doubles. Mine went on Ebay (and
brought a good price) immediately after trying the BP.

The BP and wings will end up costing more if you buy more than one
wing (which I also recommend), but it providesmuch greater freedom of
movement, is less bulky, and with different wings you can almost
exactly match buoyancy to your exposure protection and tanks.

For purely warm water reef diving, there are a few BC's that are not
bulky and work well, but I have yet to see a BC that can beat a
backplate and wing for technical diving, or diving a variety of setups
where a changeable wing is advantageous. With the BP, your harness
setup never changes, so everything is always in the same place, and
you're not moving gear from one setup to another.

If possible, try both before buying anything, and decide for yourself
what is best.

al

Thanks Al! I also had a Dacor Rig. Although I remember I liked it at
the time, I sold it as soon as I tried a backplate and wing. To me
there is no comparison between the Rig and a good backplate and wing
setup as far as comfort, streamlining or just about anything else. I
now use this for all of my diving. It's great having the flexibility
to be able to choose the right wing for the job as you mentioned.

-bob

On 29 Nov 2003 05:51:41 -0800, fossildiver@mindspring.com (Al Wells)
wrote:

>"gpwala" <gpwala@xtra.co.nz> wrote in message news:<obUxb.13174$VV6.291245@news.xtra.co.nz>...
>> Looking to buy a BCD and thinking about The Rig 2, can anyone comment on
>> this BC. I do a mix of general cray, wrack and entry level cave diving...
>
>Greg,
>I suspect that you will get a fairly consistent response recommending
>a backplate and wing. Sme of these people really know what they're
>talking about, and some have no clue but are following the trend and
>preaching the company line.
>
>I started cave diving with a Rig, until my Intro instructor gave me a
>backplate to try. The difference between the Rig and the BP is very
>pronounced in favor of the BP. The Rig is bulky and heavy. Despite
>Dacor's hype, it is horrible with doubles. Mine went on Ebay (and
>brought a good price) immediately after trying the BP.
>
>The BP and wings will end up costing more if you buy more than one
>wing (which I also recommend), but it providesmuch greater freedom of
>movement, is less bulky, and with different wings you can almost
>exactly match buoyancy to your exposure protection and tanks.
>
>For purely warm water reef diving, there are a few BC's that are not
>bulky and work well, but I have yet to see a BC that can beat a
>backplate and wing for technical diving, or diving a variety of setups
>where a changeable wing is advantageous. With the BP, your harness
>setup never changes, so everything is always in the same place, and
>you're not moving gear from one setup to another.
>
>If possible, try both before buying anything, and decide for yourself
>what is best.
>
>al

I also must agree with the above response. I own a Rig 2
and though
i do like it is very bulky and useless to break down to
fit in a dive
gear bag for travel. Backplate and wings are the only way
to go.
Try a few different types if your dive shop has them, im
sure you
you will prefer it. I just purchased a new Halcyon system
and there
is no comparison,,,, backplate are the way to go

Richard





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