Kevster
Contributor
Hi,
Thinking about getting the Hollis Ride BCD.Have a couple of questions.
Most of my diving is vacation diving in the tropics, so a simple low profile BCD would be ideal.I have never dived with a wing system. I have two Mares jacket type BCDs but looking for a low profile wing system.
Wing BCDs:
1. Can you still use a normal weight belt. How ditch able is a weight belt under a harness,crotch strap system.(i usually have 2-3 KGs max but would like to still use a weight belt). I assume you put on the weight belt then the BCD.
2. How easy is it to remove a BCD while in the water(i.e after a dive , on the surface , take off BCD and hand to tender/boat). There appears to be no quick release buckles on the Hollis Ride BCD. Is this normal for a wing system. If so how difficult is it to remove the BCD in water. how do you adjust shoulder straps.
3. There is no chest strap between the 2 shoulder straps (like a vest BCD) . Is this a problem with the shoulder straps moving??
Any other wing type BCDs i should look at. Price is not a concern. Functionality,weight are an issue. I will only be diving single tanks. I am not a tech diver
Thanks in advance .
Thinking about getting the Hollis Ride BCD.Have a couple of questions.
Most of my diving is vacation diving in the tropics, so a simple low profile BCD would be ideal.I have never dived with a wing system. I have two Mares jacket type BCDs but looking for a low profile wing system.
Wing BCDs:
1. Can you still use a normal weight belt. How ditch able is a weight belt under a harness,crotch strap system.(i usually have 2-3 KGs max but would like to still use a weight belt). I assume you put on the weight belt then the BCD.
2. How easy is it to remove a BCD while in the water(i.e after a dive , on the surface , take off BCD and hand to tender/boat). There appears to be no quick release buckles on the Hollis Ride BCD. Is this normal for a wing system. If so how difficult is it to remove the BCD in water. how do you adjust shoulder straps.
3. There is no chest strap between the 2 shoulder straps (like a vest BCD) . Is this a problem with the shoulder straps moving??
Any other wing type BCDs i should look at. Price is not a concern. Functionality,weight are an issue. I will only be diving single tanks. I am not a tech diver
Thanks in advance .
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