Very light BC recommendation

[mlove]

Does anyone have a recommendation for an ultra light bc for tropical diving? I have been traveling w/ my scubapro nighthawk which is great for cold water but over kill for traveling & warm water where I am using very little weights.

 

[rstofer]

Well, the absolute lightest 'backplate' you can get is the Oxycheq Ultra Lite Travel Plate
OxyCheq Ultra Lite Back Plate reviews and discounts, OxyCheq

To this you need to add a small wing. Certainly less than 30# lift. Maybe the Deep Sea Supply wing:
https://www.deepseasupply.com/index.php?product=120

Add a couple of DiveRite Tank Bands
Dive Rite Stainless Steel Cam Latch Tank Strap reviews and discounts, Dive Rite

A couple of Sex Bolts
Scuba Sex Bolts reviews and discounts, Dive Rite

And a harness:
OxyCheq Hogarthian Harness reviews and discounts, OxyCheq

You're all set!

Or, if you can stand just a little more weight, just buy the entire rig from DeepSeaSupply with a Kydex backplate. With that approach, you don't spend a lot of time shopping around.

Richard

 

[M_Bipartitus]

My wife likes her Cressi Flex.

Cressi Scuba Diving Equipment Flex BC

She dives it with a weight belt, but it has a few small non-dichable weight pockets.

 

[Hawkwood]

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[herman]

The Zeagle Scout and the Express Tech both weight in at under 4lbs and are fairly inexpensive $220 to 260ish. Between the 2 you have a choice of a BP or back inflate style. Weight systems can be added if you like to either of them. There is a good review of the ET posted else where on the board. I have them both. The ET pack very small.

 

[mobeeno]

I use a Genesis Tropic for cold and warm water. It is light, I have taken it to Florida, Mexico and Borneo. Never had to pay extra luggage fees.

 

[Jim Lapenta]

Another vote for the Zeagle Express tech. Very light, well made, and easily modified and sized.

 

[weaserm99]

Aqualung Zuma, very lightweight and very comfortable

 

[kathydee]

I like the tiny #20 lb wing by DSS which replaced my Ladyhawk - You can check in with Tobin at Deep Sea Supply to see what size wing works for you .

 

[The Chairman]

My vote is also for the Zeagle Express Tech. My write up is here: http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/bu...h-first-last-bc-most-will-ever-need-want.html. I just went to the Sea of Cortez and my dive bag weighed in at only 31 pounds, and that was with a can light and those ultra heavy ScubaPro XXL Jet Fins. My entire packing list is in my Blog.