ams511
Contributor
I wouldn't bother... BPW is like a religion on scubaboard. With lots of active missionaries preaching the word. And just like a religion they won't be persuaded one way or another!
I cannot believe you speak such heresy. Angels have wings devils wear poodle jackets.
Find something that fits great and you like - even if it is a inner tube and go diving. Figure the rest out as you go. A Ranger you buy today will sell for almost the same in a year or two should you change your mind.
Highly doubtful that used gear sells for close to new. A Ranger is $750, a BP/W can be had for almost half that.