[sytech]

I recently purchased the Escape model after having used a very nice Cressi-Sub jacket style BCD.

I definitely like the "open" fit around the thorax area and it's a lot more comfortable. Some questions:

There is 1 dump valve on the bottom left side and 1 on the bottom right side. What is the best position to be in to let out air?

The two storage pockets have zippers which close in a forward and down position. As a result I have almost lost some items in the pockets because the zipper has a way of loosening and becoming partially "open". Any suggestions?

I had always heard that back inflation BCDs have a tendency to push you forward on the surface. My experience has been the opposite. I tend to go backwards which is still preferable but was wondering how best to handle this.

My weighting was accurate according to that test where you use a cylinder with 500 lbs. of pressure and empty BCD and breathe to about eye level.


Any comments will be appreciated.



Thanks,


Sy