Black Diamond vs. Apeks WTX3

[xSandman3]

I have to get a new BC that is consistent with what the shop I work for sells (gear has to be less than 2 years old). Our primary suppliers are Aqualung and Sherwood, and I have narrowed it down to the Black Diamond or WTX3. My price is about the same for either, so that's a wash. Any opinions one way or the other?

And yes, I realize there is always something better out there than what I am looking at, and I already have those items for my own recreational dive time. I just need to replace my shop gear.

Thanks!

 

[amadeusmattes]

I recently gave up my Black Diamond for the Apeks WTX with the WTX3 cell.

Black Diamond:
Tons of pockets for storage
Way too bulky to pack for trips

Apeks WTX/WTX3:
No pockets
Don't like the donut shape of the cell
Easy to pack/store
Crotchstrap is great.

 

[xSandman3]

Yeah, I don't get the shape of the air cell either.

 

[laivindil]

Bladder shape works for me. I like it.