Doug Krause or someone from Oceanic:
I'm on the Oceanic website, looking at the Islander BC.
There are two different values given for the dumpable integrated weight capacity.
The "Overview" tab says it's 14 lbs.
The "Details" and "Specs" tabs say it's 10 lbs.
The PDF file provided by the "Compare" tab says it's 14 lbs.
The PDF of the 2007 Oceanic catalog says "Integrated Weight System
accommodates up to 14 lbs plus dual 5 lbs cylinder band pouches...".
And the chart on page 25 agrees, which is comforting.
Could I get an authoritative spec on this please?
And maybe you want to correct or clarify your website?
And I'm also curious about configuration: Each side holds up to
3+4? Or just one 5? Or something else?
Also, they all seem to agree that one can also have another 10 lbs of
undumpable weight on the cylinder band, listed as "optional" in places.
I don't see anything described for this under "accessories" for the Islander.
Does Oceanic sell this, or just expect one to use an aftermarket pouch?
Aha - I took another look, under your online store -> BC accessories
there's replacement Islander integrated weight pockets for $50, and looking at
the description, I see "NOTE:Tank strap weight pouches also available.".
I think we can agree you're not flogging them very hard. :14:
Would you care to provide price and availability?
And given how hidden they are, is their use deprecated?
Thanks.
I'm on the Oceanic website, looking at the Islander BC.
There are two different values given for the dumpable integrated weight capacity.
The "Overview" tab says it's 14 lbs.
The "Details" and "Specs" tabs say it's 10 lbs.
The PDF file provided by the "Compare" tab says it's 14 lbs.
The PDF of the 2007 Oceanic catalog says "Integrated Weight System
accommodates up to 14 lbs plus dual 5 lbs cylinder band pouches...".
And the chart on page 25 agrees, which is comforting.
Could I get an authoritative spec on this please?
And maybe you want to correct or clarify your website?
And I'm also curious about configuration: Each side holds up to
3+4? Or just one 5? Or something else?
Also, they all seem to agree that one can also have another 10 lbs of
undumpable weight on the cylinder band, listed as "optional" in places.
I don't see anything described for this under "accessories" for the Islander.
Does Oceanic sell this, or just expect one to use an aftermarket pouch?
Aha - I took another look, under your online store -> BC accessories
there's replacement Islander integrated weight pockets for $50, and looking at
the description, I see "NOTE:Tank strap weight pouches also available.".
I think we can agree you're not flogging them very hard. :14:
Would you care to provide price and availability?
And given how hidden they are, is their use deprecated?
Thanks.