What's it going to cost me for a BP/W ballpark?
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I've had QR buckles on my harness. Hated them. Bought some webbing and made my own one-piece harness. Much happier. Just my 2 PSI.
Simple harnesses are not at all difficult to manage, if you adjust them correctly.
To the OP: With DSS being a relatively short drive for you, why don't you call Tobin and see if you can make an appointment to go out and look at his gear? I'm sure he can fit you with a plate and harness properly adjusted, so that you can see what you think of the straps, and decide whether you need anything fancier or more expensive.
To the OP: With DSS being a relatively short drive for you, why don't you call Tobin and see if you can make an appointment to go out and look at his gear? I'm sure he can fit you with a plate and harness properly adjusted, so that you can see what you think of the straps, and decide whether you need anything fancier or more expensive.
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Dr. Lecter
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You could get a used harness/plate/STA/cambands for dirt cheap on here or eBay (around $150-$175 for used Halcyon, around $50 or more less for most other flavors) and buy the ideal wing for your diving from DSS. That would bring you in somewhat lower in cost, though unless you really need to save that $100 or so, I'd just go to DSS and get exactly what you need.
If you don't mind the risks of a used wing (i.e., you have to inspect and fix it yourself, and be confident in your own work), you can assemble a full Halcyon Eclipse rig for as little as $300 shipped, including an H weighted STA and H weight pouches on the harness. Which means you could probably get a used Dive Rite or other solid but not overly polished/hyped brand's rig used for $200-$250 or so.
If you don't mind the risks of a used wing (i.e., you have to inspect and fix it yourself, and be confident in your own work), you can assemble a full Halcyon Eclipse rig for as little as $300 shipped, including an H weighted STA and H weight pouches on the harness. Which means you could probably get a used Dive Rite or other solid but not overly polished/hyped brand's rig used for $200-$250 or so.
BVickery
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Keep an eye out on Ebay, Craigs and our own forums. I got a DSS Long plate and DSS 30# wing for about $250 shipped (2 different sellers). I may have to pick up new webbing and cambands but a new rig would cost me $520 shipped (I need the long pattern plate).
I picked up the DGX package last year and can tell you first hand no. I love it, for my doubles, the price is right, yada yada. That 45 lb wing is no good for singles. It's huge, it tacos and won't fully dump while horizontal. I ended up picking up another smaller wing for singles. In retrospect, after diving both one season, I should've held out scrubbing the classified till I got both cheaper second hand AND donut style. If you dive in the proper horizontal position or end up going feet up in a u shape bladder, you can have a bubble trapped in the opposite side of your dump valve. U shape isn't bad, I love both my wings, just think life would be easier with the donut bladder. And if anyone tells you it's good for singles and doubles they are lying.
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