Reviews of Halycon

[divad]

And also try to live a while without using anything made in China, you will realize their value.

Slavery good.

 

[eelnoraa]

so are you saying you have used NO product that is made in china? I doubt that. If you do, then you are taking of advantage of the "slavery" too, until the day you absolutely stop using anything made in China, you should NOT complain.

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sorry for the hijact.

To OP, if you can afford a Halcyon BC, it is a very high quality product that you won't be unhappy. But like other said, you can get other bp/w setup that function just as well for less

 

[divad]

so are you saying you have used NO product that is made in china? I doubt that. If you do, then you are taking of advantage of the "slavery" too, until the day you absolutely stop using anything made in China, you should NOT complain.

I'm not complaining. Slavery good.

 

[eelnoraa]

I'm not complaining. Slavery good.

then don't use those "slavery good"

 

[Divin'Papaw]

I've seen Halcyon plates and wings side-by-side with DSS. Don't think for a second that going with DSS is somehow going with a lesser quality product. That's just not the case.

 

[ajduplessis]

Yes it is

 

[blc]

Am I correct in DSS wings attach with rubber gromlets to the backplate? If so is there any danger of these being unexpectantly torn loose during the dive or in heavy surf?

 

[Divin'Papaw]

Am I correct in DSS wings attach with rubber gromlets to the backplate? If so is there any danger of these being unexpectantly torn loose during the dive or in heavy surf?

I assume you're talking about their singles wings and DSS plate. You are incorrect. The wing is sandwiched between the plate and the tank. It's absolutely impossible for the wing to go anyplace once it's mounted to the tank. The rubber grommets simply help to keep the wing attached to the plate WHEN IT'S NOT ON A TANK. They are nice but completely irrelevant to the functioning of the wing when mounted between a tank and plate.

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Yes it is

Are you referring to my post about there being no quality differences between DSS and Halcyon? You're welcome to your opinion, but you're also wrong. But that's just my opinion. I've seen them both side by side on many occasions. Halcyon is good stuff, and DSS is just as good. Period.

Back to the OP ... If your shop carries Halcyon and you can afford it, go for it. You won't be disappointed. Great products and great services. Some of us are just trying to let you know that you will pay a premium. There's stuff out there just as good (my opinion again) that's a bit cheaper.

 

[Pullmyfinger]

I agree,

I own both brands, and they are equal quality. Tobin should charge more than he does.
I've owned other brands, but have now pared it down to Halcyon and DSS.

There are a lot of "Me too" brands out there....I'll stick with these two companies, and spend my money with them.

-Mitch

 

[PfcAJ]

I've seen Halcyon plates and wings side-by-side with DSS. Don't think for a second that going with DSS is somehow going with a lesser quality product. That's just not the case.

The 'corrugated hose' on the DSS leaves me wishing for a proper hose like the Halcyon wings have. Those plasticy ones split at the seams.