Cheap BP/W setup?

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• Sep 9, 2005

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I'm looking to purchace my first set of gear; I was thinking of:
- Oceanic Chute III (~$400)
- Scuba L Orion (~$200)
- Backplate/Wing??

The oceanic is nice; lifetime warranty and it can hold 30+ lbs of weight.
The Orion looks almost as good as the Chute at half the price. All the backplate setups I've seen are $500+ I'd really rather not spend more than $400 on my bc. Is there any cheaper options? Should I just stick to a regular BC if I'm just starting out?
-Brett

 

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• Sep 9, 2005

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As a Chute III owner, I can tell you I hav'nt even thought of wearing it since I got my Transplate. There are plenty of choices for an inexpensive BP/W setup, and I would encourage you to check them out.

 

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• Sep 9, 2005

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ScubaL also has the Maximus which is a bp/wing rig for $249 -

I and another friend started using bp/wing during our BOW (I started on dive #5) and have loved the stability and comfort over the Jacket I started the class with.

If you look around you can find some other BP/Wings for under $500 - but the Maximus is the least expensive I've come across.

Aloha, Tim

 

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• Sep 9, 2005

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Not cheap, but the DSS hogarthian rig is inexpensive ($445) yet very high quality.

Unless you are getting some special warranty deal directly from your LDS, the Oceanic standard warranty is 2 years for BCs, not lifetime. FWIW, from someone who used to own an Oceanic BC.

 

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• Sep 9, 2005

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check out diverite. you could get a single tank wing and continues harness for 450$.
go here
just get the
stainless steel pb.
one pice harness( standard webbing)
S/S cam bands
Venture wing.


i got the basic set up with tax
BC1056D Crotch Strap, 1-Inch Webbing, w/ Slide Release, S/S Scooter Ring $9.00 ea. 1 $9.00 increase decrease remove

BC1063 Harness, Basic $39.69 ea. 1 $39.69 increase decrease remove

BC2035 Tank Strap Set, S/S Cam Buckle (Set of Two) $60.00 ea. 1 $60.00 increase decrease remove

BC2077 Venture Wings $299.00 ea. 1 $299.00 increase decrease remove

BC2116 Backplate, S/S Polished $136.00 ea. 1 $136.00 increase decrease remove


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• Sep 9, 2005

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Or, you could do what I am doing. FifthD is still selling the Halcyon gear for '05 prices. I am ordering a Pioneer setup Monday. $485. I consider that a HELL of a bargain for one of the best units on the market. The '06 price is $555 so get 'em while they're hot.

 

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• Sep 9, 2005

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Ask 5thD about their "blemmished" stock before you buy. I went by their store in August looking for a Pioneer wing...$300+. They then mentioned their blemmished stock. I ended up purchasing a new Pioneer with out a power inflator for $174. When I got home bummed an Oxycheq inflator from a friend's "spare" pile for free. Nice for me.

 

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• Sep 9, 2005

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Northeast Scuba Supply is having a backplate and wings special for $329. I just got a ss plate, deluxe harness, and RecWings bladder (51# lift). All Dive Rite stuff. You have numerous options (ss or al plate, choice of wings, choice of harness style). Exceptional deal.
http://www.northeastscubasupply.com/closeouts.html

 

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• Sep 9, 2005

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veggiedog:

Northeast Scuba Supply is having a backplate and wings special for $329. I just got a ss plate, deluxe harness, and RecWings bladder (51# lift). All Dive Rite stuff. You have numerous options (ss or al plate, choice of wings, choice of harness style). Exceptional deal.
http://www.northeastscubasupply.com/closeouts.html

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I did the same with NESS and have been very happy I did. Super great shop with awesome service, even by mail! And the price can't be beat!

 

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• Sep 10, 2005

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I noticed that the NESS product doesn't come with a tank adapter. Is one required for this rig? Is there anything extra that needs to be bought that isn't included that I'm missing? Looks like a nice deal.