opinions on the Zeagle Ranger bcd

[Spencermm]

Anyone have an opinion on the Zeagle Ranger LTD bcd?
Thanks, Spencer

[crpntr133]

Do a search on Zeagle and you will find your answer..a positive answer at that. :D

[GuinnessDiver]

I have one and think it's a great BCD.

[stingray27]

unless you are always diving cold water and maybe doubles - i'd say it too bulky for travel. i found the brigade was a much better option - gave me all the lift you would ever need with the 35 lb bladder and has all the heavy duty hardware of the ranger but it fits much easier in my bag. here's another thread where they are talking about the same thing http://www.scubaboard.com/showthread.php?t=194274

[Rico867]

Anyone have an opinion on the Zeagle Ranger LTD bcd?
Thanks, Spencer

Pros: Rugged, good warranty
Cons: To bulky, weight system sucks, unusable pockets
I sold my Ranger LTD for a Dive Rite Transpac.

[highdesert]

I dive the Zeagle Brigade, from Scuba Toys, which is the Ranger but with a lighter weight wing. Definitely very un-bulky. Packs easier than the Ranger. I love it. Any Zeagle BC can be fit to anybody, thanks to their modular pieces. Bombproof construction. I have no issues with the weight system; it's secure and weights stay in place. Pockets could be better. Zeagle stands behind their stuff, and their response time if you have any issues is rather amazing, at least has been for me.

[ekremer]

I love my ranger, and it isn't THAT bad to travel with. and I have to disagree with Rico867 the wieght system in my opinion is the most secure and easiest to use of the integrateds, and the pockets are very usable.

[Rico867]

I mean't the emergency release system sucks...

[diver 85]

From what I've read, may be overkill if you're not needing it for cold water diving.......I just got & love the Scout, but it's probably for 'warm water' diving....Do a search.........good luck........Joe.......

[ekremer]

The only thing agrivating about the ripcord is re-threading it, but how often do you really need to do that ;)

[Brandnew2Scuba]

The only complaint I have with my Ranger Ltd is the air release system, I usually have to roll over just to release some air, I don't know, maybe all back inflate BCD's are like this. It's worth it for the comfort though, and the way you hang from it perfectly horizontly.

[Gil57usa]

My Fire Dept. SCUBA Team uses them. They are rugged and have never failed us.

If you are interested, I have one of my personal ones to sell. It has about 10 dives on it, all fresh water. It's like new.

[DiveTub]

I mean't the emergency release system sucks...

Would you like to give us some more information on your opinion ...

Cheers
Chriso