I’m not all about fashion I just like how the icon bladder looks is it a crime to want a bc on how it looks. If it is a crime better call atomic because they have color kits for their B2 reg, and oceanic their ultra-dry snorkels come in a ton of different colors O don’t forget any company that makes fins o wait just about everything in diving(other than tech gear) has fashion.
Cosmetics do play a role in most divers' scuba purchases.
When it comes to scuba gear, I generally look for stuff that works great for my type of diving, lasts a long time, doesn't malfunction/fail frequently, and can be easily fixed/serviced/tuned (by an idiot like me). After I've winnowed down my gear search according to those factors, I consider whether I find the cosmetics appealing. In most cases, if it comes in black and/or chrome, I'm cool with it.
Different people will have different methods of approaching scuba gear purchases. YMMV.
There is only 1 thing about my scubapro I don’t like when its inflated and I’m on the surface the part that comes over my shoulder gets twisted and rub my shoulder raw.
Is it possible that you might be over-inflating your BCD?
Even if this is not the case, since you're wearing a weightbelt or weight harness (I'm guessing), your body is negatively buoyant and your inflated BCD is positively buoyant. One goes down, the other goes up. Invariably, this will create slack in the shoulder straps of a conventional jacket-style BCD as the cummerbund rides up into your armpits.
As
Jim Lapenta pointed out, a rashguard might help reduce the strap friction on your shoulders.
You could also simply lean back while on the surface of the water. It should be a fairly comfortable position if everything is balanced properly.
Another possible solution is to install a crotchstrap on your BCD. Not sure whether there are attachment points that would allow such an installation. A crotchstrap would really help anchor the rigid plate part of the BCD (made out of plastic?) to your back no matter how much air you add to the BCD bladder.
Really the only reason I want a new BC is my wife is getting some extra money and said she would buy me a new bc
Your wife is being very generous. Perhaps y'all should take that money and go on a nice vacation with it. Then you could both enjoy it.
ok well I was going to post this question first but I thought every one would say BC. should I buy a new reg(atomic b2) or a new bc?
If I were in your shoes, the first question I would ask myself is: "Do I really need a new reg or BCD?"
What's the opportunity cost of spending your wife's windfall on redundant gear at this point in your diving career?
Is there some other non-scuba-related purchase that would bring more enjoyment to your life?
I've heard good things about Atomic Aquatics regs...just like other regs out there on the market.
Do you already have a dive computer?
Do you already own all of the
reasonable safety gear (whistle, signal mirror, SMB, reel) you need for your dive conditions?
Would the money be better spent on a drysuit, more training, or gas fills?
