Stab Jacket / BCD ???

On Feb 23, 6:16 pm, Dan Bracuk <bra...@pathcom.com> wrote:
> "Brian Tonks" <tonks...@ntlworld.com> pounded away at his keyboard
> resulting in:
> :New to group, I would like to purchase my first BCD / Stab Jacket which is
> :the best make and model to go for in your opinion..
>
> As good as stab jackets are, I like back inflation bcs better. They
> cost more, but are worth it.
>
> Lee Bell mentioned backplate and wing. Those are a subset of back
> inflation bcs. What sets them apart is that the backplate is metal.
> This is either good or bad, depending on your circumstances.

I've been meaning to suggest that since you haven't tried a plate and
wing (or have you) you should borrow my 18# Halcyon when you're going
to dive the warmer climes. As much as it pains Scott Koplin I still
have the 2# SS plate he gave me and a lite adapter (also of his
manufacture). Together they make a helluva rig for warm water diving
and are very compact for travel. Let me know and I'll drop it off on
my next trip to the Big Smoke. There's a great feeling of freedom when
you belt up this rig.

JF

On Feb 23, 6:16 pm, Dan Bracuk <bra...@pathcom.com> wrote:
> "Brian Tonks" <tonks...@ntlworld.com> pounded away at his keyboard
> resulting in:
> :New to group, I would like to purchase my first BCD / Stab Jacket which is
> :the best make and model to go for in your opinion..
>
> As good as stab jackets are, I like back inflation bcs better. They
> cost more, but are worth it.
>
> Lee Bell mentioned backplate and wing. Those are a subset of back
> inflation bcs. What sets them apart is that the backplate is metal.
> This is either good or bad, depending on your circumstances.

I've been meaning to suggest that since you haven't tried a plate and
wing (or have you) you should borrow my 18# Halcyon when you're going
to dive the warmer climes. As much as it pains Scott Koplin I still
have the 2# SS plate he gave me and a lite adapter (also of his
manufacture). Together they make a helluva rig for warm water diving
and are very compact for travel. Let me know and I'll drop it off on
my next trip to the Big Smoke. There's a great feeling of freedom when
you belt up this rig.

JF

Dan Bracuk wrote

> As good as stab jackets are, I like back inflation bcs better. They
> cost more, but are worth it.

> Lee Bell mentioned backplate and wing. Those are a subset of back
> inflation bcs. What sets them apart is that the backplate is metal.
> This is either good or bad, depending on your circumstances.

Yep. While I've never used one myself, the Transpac that El Stroko Guapo
uses looks to be pretty nice too, particularly if you're packing it to fly
somewhere.

Lee

Dan Bracuk wrote

> As good as stab jackets are, I like back inflation bcs better. They
> cost more, but are worth it.

> Lee Bell mentioned backplate and wing. Those are a subset of back
> inflation bcs. What sets them apart is that the backplate is metal.
> This is either good or bad, depending on your circumstances.

Yep. While I've never used one myself, the Transpac that El Stroko Guapo
uses looks to be pretty nice too, particularly if you're packing it to fly
somewhere.

Lee

Dan Bracuk wrote

> As good as stab jackets are, I like back inflation bcs better. They
> cost more, but are worth it.

> Lee Bell mentioned backplate and wing. Those are a subset of back
> inflation bcs. What sets them apart is that the backplate is metal.
> This is either good or bad, depending on your circumstances.

Yep. While I've never used one myself, the Transpac that El Stroko Guapo
uses looks to be pretty nice too, particularly if you're packing it to fly
somewhere.

Lee

jofrancis@gmail.com pounded away at his keyboard resulting in:

:I've been meaning to suggest that since you haven't tried a plate and
:wing (or have you) you should borrow my 18# Halcyon when you're going
:to dive the warmer climes. As much as it pains Scott Koplin I still
:have the 2# SS plate he gave me and a lite adapter (also of his
:manufacture). Together they make a helluva rig for warm water diving
:and are very compact for travel. Let me know and I'll drop it off on
:my next trip to the Big Smoke. There's a great feeling of freedom when
:you belt up this rig.

Thanks but no thanks. Luggage space is at a premium when we travel
and they ain't that compact.

Dan Bracuk
If we don't succeed, we run the risk of failure.

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jofrancis@gmail.com pounded away at his keyboard resulting in:

:I've been meaning to suggest that since you haven't tried a plate and
:wing (or have you) you should borrow my 18# Halcyon when you're going
:to dive the warmer climes. As much as it pains Scott Koplin I still
:have the 2# SS plate he gave me and a lite adapter (also of his
:manufacture). Together they make a helluva rig for warm water diving
:and are very compact for travel. Let me know and I'll drop it off on
:my next trip to the Big Smoke. There's a great feeling of freedom when
:you belt up this rig.

Thanks but no thanks. Luggage space is at a premium when we travel
and they ain't that compact.

Dan Bracuk
If we don't succeed, we run the risk of failure.

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jofrancis@gmail.com pounded away at his keyboard resulting in:

:I've been meaning to suggest that since you haven't tried a plate and
:wing (or have you) you should borrow my 18# Halcyon when you're going
:to dive the warmer climes. As much as it pains Scott Koplin I still
:have the 2# SS plate he gave me and a lite adapter (also of his
:manufacture). Together they make a helluva rig for warm water diving
:and are very compact for travel. Let me know and I'll drop it off on
:my next trip to the Big Smoke. There's a great feeling of freedom when
:you belt up this rig.

Thanks but no thanks. Luggage space is at a premium when we travel
and they ain't that compact.

Dan Bracuk
If we don't succeed, we run the risk of failure.

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On Feb 24, 10:29 am, Dan Bracuk <bra...@pathcom.com> wrote:
> jofran...@gmail.com pounded away at his keyboard resulting in:
>
> :I've been meaning to suggest that since you haven't tried a plate and
> :wing (or have you) you should borrow my 18# Halcyon when you're going
> :to dive the warmer climes. As much as it pains Scott Koplin I still
> :have the 2# SS plate he gave me and a lite adapter (also of his
> :manufacture). Together they make a helluva rig for warm water diving
> :and are very compact for travel. Let me know and I'll drop it off on
> :my next trip to the Big Smoke. There's a great feeling of freedom when
> :you belt up this rig.
>
> Thanks but no thanks. Luggage space is at a premium when we travel
> and they ain't that compact.

This one is. The plate is designed for travel and the wing folds up
nice and small. You could roll it all inside your bcd and not even
notice it. If you're down next summer remind to show you.

JF

On Feb 24, 10:29 am, Dan Bracuk <bra...@pathcom.com> wrote:
> jofran...@gmail.com pounded away at his keyboard resulting in:
>
> :I've been meaning to suggest that since you haven't tried a plate and
> :wing (or have you) you should borrow my 18# Halcyon when you're going
> :to dive the warmer climes. As much as it pains Scott Koplin I still
> :have the 2# SS plate he gave me and a lite adapter (also of his
> :manufacture). Together they make a helluva rig for warm water diving
> :and are very compact for travel. Let me know and I'll drop it off on
> :my next trip to the Big Smoke. There's a great feeling of freedom when
> :you belt up this rig.
>
> Thanks but no thanks. Luggage space is at a premium when we travel
> and they ain't that compact.

This one is. The plate is designed for travel and the wing folds up
nice and small. You could roll it all inside your bcd and not even
notice it. If you're down next summer remind to show you.

JF