First BC purchase... need some advice. (Zeagles?)

[Nismo]

Get the Stiletto, and if you need a larger bladder, then get the Ranger bladder. The bladders are interchangeable. I'm thinking of getting a Stiletto bladder for my Ranger.

If it feels that good to you, then get it. I would not hesitate to get another Ranger since mine fits me so well. Thats what counts.

 

[TSherman]

I would go with the Ranger over the stiletto for what you are looking to do. The one issue you will have in the future is that if you decide to go to doubles then you won't be able to with the Stiletto.

All in all, I love my Zeagle line. I am a recent BP/W convert but my Tech still holds a special place in my heart. The Stiletto is an awesome warm water BC, but for dry suit diving then past that you may want the additional lift you may eventually want for doubles.

Just my $.02

 

[under water]

I didn't word my previous post very well. I was concerned that a bc with 35 lbs of lift won't float his weights, tank, and reg if he wants to take it off on the surface.

good point!

 

[fishyangel]

Per Scuba Diving magazine, the i3 has less than 1lb. inherent buoyancy. See chart here.