BC's with "Elevator" Lever

[bracdiver]

Can't think of the name of the company that is producing the BC's but the BC's have this little red lever (left side of BC). The ad says: "To descend, just push the lever down. To ascend, lift the lever up.". Now this goes against everything we've been taught in Open Water class. Namely: "do not use your inflator to descend or ascend."
Was I out to lunch when the rules were changed?

Any comments on this new "bouyancy device"?

 

[Scubakevdm]

Any comments on this new "bouyancy device"?

I avoid weird gimmicky stuff.

 

[Scubastud16]

I avoid weird gimmicky stuff.

Ditto

 

[ronpriskie]

I wonder if an octopus was a wierd gimmicky thing once upon a time!

 

[David P]

I wonder if an octopus was a wierd gimmicky thing once upon a time!

perhaps, but have you SEEN this BC they're talking about? too funny

 

[Brewone0to]

I think those were from Dacor.
They obviously didn't catch on.
Now, where is Dacor???? Hmmm......

 

[Ed Palma]

Doesn't aqualung have this sorta thingamajiggie?

 

[RJP]

Doesn't aqualung have this sorta thingamajiggie?

Yeah, I think it's called the SeaQuest DCS Pro or something like that.

 

[almitywife]

Doesn't aqualung have this sorta thingamajiggie?

had to google to see if you guys were serious as i thought you guys were having a lend of me

 

[diversteve]

It's called the I3 Controller and comes on the Seaquest (Aqualung) Pro QD with I3 or Pearl I3.

Now, with the addition of i3 technology and fresh, new cosmetics, its popularity is sure to soar

I know that's why I buy a BC...

Personally I'd rather push a button...