What BC?

I have narrowed my choice to a SeaQuest QD+ SL, Scubapro Glide 2000 or
Transpac II with rec wings. I trained to PADI advanced on dive school
jackets but don't have the chance to try before I buy. What should I do?
Brad

On Sun, 19 Oct 2003 10:35:09 +0000 (UTC), dixit "Bradley Martin"
<bradley_david_martin@hotmail.com>:

>I have narrowed my choice to a SeaQuest QD+ SL, Scubapro Glide 2000 or
>Transpac II with rec wings. I trained to PADI advanced on dive school
>jackets but don't have the chance to try before I buy. What should I do?

All 3 are competent and well-made BCs. The choice for the one wing
system you included depends on the kind of diving you think you'll be
doing. Should you wish to go down the travel or twinset and stages
route, the wing would be more suited, certainly.

I'd go for the Transpac out of the 3, as it's certainly a much more
flexible system than buying the purpose built waistcoat style BC,
manifested in the other 2 you listed. I liked the Transpac's
clutter-free feel. The recwing is fine, but do consider the travel and
classic wings instead, if you've not already.

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Bradley Martin <bradley_david_martin@hotmail.com> wrote:
> I have narrowed my choice to a SeaQuest QD+ SL, Scubapro Glide 2000 or
> Transpac II with rec wings. I trained to PADI advanced on dive school
> jackets but don't have the chance to try before I buy. What should I
> do?

A BC is not a particularly important equipment choice.
Divers dived for years without them. Simple so there's
not much to go wrong, comfortable and well in you price
range is more important than bells and whistles. Treat
any special feature with suspicion.

Expect the backplate gang to be along any minute. I admit
I like backplates but only for a twinset. For a single I
still drag out my poor old Scubapro Club (a long since
discontinued model).

nigelH

I too use a backplate for twinset/rebreather diving.

For holidays I take a Buddy sport - reasonably priced at £200 ish. the
jacket is built to a high standard feels and is very robust and I know that
I will get good service and a fast turn around from AP valves ( I have in
the past). It's also made in the UK.

HTH

Frank

"Bradley Martin" <bradley_david_martin@hotmail.com> wrote in message
news:bmtpcs$oh$1@hercules.btinternet.com...
> I have narrowed my choice to a SeaQuest QD+ SL, Scubapro Glide 2000 or
> Transpac II with rec wings. I trained to PADI advanced on dive school
> jackets but don't have the chance to try before I buy. What should I do?
> Brad
>
>

One issue might be adjustability: A BC that fits nicew around a wet suit
might be too small when you use a dry suit. I bought a sea-quest with no
adjusibility on the belly belt.. and am now in need of something new with my
wet suit..

Cheers, Ferd



"Bradley Martin" <bradley_david_martin@hotmail.com> schreef in bericht
news:bmtpcs$oh$1@hercules.btinternet.com...
> I have narrowed my choice to a SeaQuest QD+ SL, Scubapro Glide 2000 or
> Transpac II with rec wings. I trained to PADI advanced on dive school
> jackets but don't have the chance to try before I buy. What should I do?
> Brad
>
>

On Sun, 19 Oct 2003 10:35:09 +0000, Bradley Martin wrote:

> I have narrowed my choice to a SeaQuest QD+ SL, Scubapro Glide 2000 or
> Transpac II with rec wings. I trained to PADI advanced on dive school
> jackets but don't have the chance to try before I buy. What should I do?

If you're only diving with a single, consider a smaller wing like the
Trek. It's got more than enough lift. In fact you really need to tighten
up the gusset cord a bit with a single to reduce the wing volume.

Jason

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