kcDiver
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I'm looking for a reliable and comfortable BC and am considering the Superhawk or the Knighthawk. I'd like a good rig, maybe one I could put doubles on.
My LDS is a Scubapro dealer and that's all I've ever dived in (I'm pretty new at this, only 10 dives). I'm considering the Knighthawk but am concerned that it can only hold 20lbs ditchable (plus 10lbs trim). The Superhawk can hold 32lbs ditchable (plus 20lbs trim). I don't need 52 lbs. but 30lbs in the Knighthawk isn't enough. This weekend I was diving in fresh water with a 7mil 2 piece plus hood and gloves. I used 28lbs. on a belt and was underweighted! This was with a Scubapro classic and a steel tank. During my safety stop I had to hold on to a rock to make sure I didn't float to the surface.
I don't live near an ocean so most of my diving is in (cold) fresh water. I need the weight. I'm 6' tall, 250lbs and it's not all muscle mass :-(.
Now for my questions. Does anyone have experience with the Knighthawk? How much weight can you really put in it?
The Knighthawk is very attractive price wise compared to the Superhawk. I just don't want to get stuck with something I'll regret.
kcDiver
My LDS is a Scubapro dealer and that's all I've ever dived in (I'm pretty new at this, only 10 dives). I'm considering the Knighthawk but am concerned that it can only hold 20lbs ditchable (plus 10lbs trim). The Superhawk can hold 32lbs ditchable (plus 20lbs trim). I don't need 52 lbs. but 30lbs in the Knighthawk isn't enough. This weekend I was diving in fresh water with a 7mil 2 piece plus hood and gloves. I used 28lbs. on a belt and was underweighted! This was with a Scubapro classic and a steel tank. During my safety stop I had to hold on to a rock to make sure I didn't float to the surface.
I don't live near an ocean so most of my diving is in (cold) fresh water. I need the weight. I'm 6' tall, 250lbs and it's not all muscle mass :-(.
Now for my questions. Does anyone have experience with the Knighthawk? How much weight can you really put in it?
The Knighthawk is very attractive price wise compared to the Superhawk. I just don't want to get stuck with something I'll regret.
kcDiver