What BC to Buy

[TannerBrandon]

Besides Dive Rite Im wondering what a good bc would be to get? For recreational and tech diving. And cost efficient is needed.

Thanks

[scubazdk]

check out northeast scuba supply. I bought my dive rite harness there and got a great deal. I bought the transplate harness. I also went with hog blatter, back pad and d1 cold regs.

[chrpai]

DRIS Dive Gear 28lb BP/W System - Dive Right In Scuba - Plainfield, IL (http://www.diverightinscuba.com/catalog/28lb-system-p-3070.html)

AL or Steel depending on your weighting needs. The light monkey DIR harness is all you need. $360. When the time comes for doubles, just buy a doubles wing for a couple hundred bucks and dump the STA / cam straps for your tank bands.

[JohnN]

DRIS Dive Gear 28lb BP/W System - Dive Right In Scuba - Plainfield, IL (http://www.diverightinscuba.com/catalog/28lb-system-p-3070.html)

AL or Steel depending on your weighting needs. The light monkey DIR harness is all you need. $360. When the time comes for doubles, just buy a doubles wing for a couple hundred bucks and dump the STA / cam straps for your tank bands.

I was under the impression that the HOG BP did not require a STA.

Am I mistaken?


John N

[chrpai]

It would depend on your wing. This particular wing doesn't have the slots to thread the straps through. They thread through the STA.

[TannerBrandon]

Ive been looking at the hog wing/backplate/ and a diverite harness

[chrpai]

You said you need Rec and Tec capabilities at an economical choice. BP/W excels in this area do to it's modular approach. Can you explain more what what you think you want and why?

Edit: I think I misread your last post. My question might be pointless.

[tracydr]

Ive been looking at the hog wing/backplate/ and a diverite harness
Good choice. Also, check out the complete set-up from Deep Sea Supply.
Oxycheq is pretty nice, too.
I need a short backplate so it limits my options in used gear. But, you may be able to find a complete rig used here or on Craigslist or eBay. I saw quite a few used rigs on eBay very reasonably priced but unfortunately, by the time I replaced the backplate with a short plate, I wouldn't be saving much.
The biggest decision is what size wing you need. What exposure suit are you most likely to wear? I know you mentioned that you're thinking about getting a neoprene drysuit? Are you thinking about diving a doubles setup or mostly still using a single tank?
When I get my rig, you're welcome to come try it in the pool if you'd like, to see if it's what you want.