Help with picking new BCD

Deva · Dec 13, 2012

hey guys I am in a dive master program and a new BCD would love your feed back on these models and why. I am in Thailand so some of the non world serviceable brands are out.

my thoughts
AL pro LT like the price point of this model
Al pro QD like some of the features but for the price might as well go for a back inflate as i guess that is were the future is going?? yes?
scuba pro knight hawk

feedback very welcome. can't seam to find a place to rent the models i am looking to buy so I came here.

---------- Post added December 13th, 2012 at 02:13 AM ----------

oh i forgot the Al axiom is the list...

krawlings · Dec 13, 2012

I do not know to much about the 2 models ,But I would go with a back inflate BCD. You will find that youi have better trim (HORIZONTALLY ). I have resently went from a jacket BCD to a BP&W . and I do not have to work so hard at getting good trim and my back loves me for it. My buddy has a Scuba pro back inflate(model I do not know)he really likes it . You may want to check with the LDS that you will be doing your DM with and see what they prefer used with students,(for demonstration purposes )

Deva · Dec 13, 2012

they only sale Aqula lung and scuba pro but don't carry much stock so I can't try any on.
lets talk about the pro and cons of back inflate VS jacket style BCDs
would like to hear what others thoughts are...

Bellaco · Dec 13, 2012

Search is your friend. This topic has been beat to death.

Both will work. For most, the back inflate is more comfortable underwater.

chillyinCanada · Dec 13, 2012

Scubapro ladyhawk - unless you really need pockets in your BCD. It has one pocket that can be pulled down from a zipped storage area but it's a complete pain in the tuckus. Otherwise I love it!

beaverdivers · Dec 13, 2012

Are going to continue on to the instructor program?

As an instructor and to some degree as a DM, the Scubapro Stabilizing Classic is still an excellent choice. It truely floats you face up and has a large lift capacity.

Deva · Dec 14, 2012

at this time I will not be doing the instructor...but it might happen some day.

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