Is there something wrong with I.D.I?

[Hawk]

I was wondering if there was something wrong with the gear made by I.D.I.? I have read a lot about several brands of gear on this board, but nobody ever refers to anything made by this company. Is it because of a quality problem or is it because they are limited in their product distribution? I am seriously thinking of buying some of their gear and would really like personal reports to go along with all of the ratings that I have seen. I had no replys when I asked about the BC that I am considering buying and this really makes me wonder. Thanks, Hawk.

[Walter]

I don't know much about IDI, they are not one of the major brands. I do know they have some copy cat items, but I have no information on the quality of their products.

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[Butch103]

Hawk...I see on another thread that IDI makes the post 2000 Zeagel regs. Don't know if this helps or not. Butch

[buff]

I bought an IDI Advantage BC for my wife and after a little adjustment to the back inflation concept she really liked it. It is well designed and easy to use-like most of the diving equipment on the market today. I bought it through Performancediver.com for $350.00.
IDI makes good equipment that gets consistenly high marks from Rodale's(not the world to me, but it means something).

[DocVikingo]

Hi Hawk,

There is nothing wrong with IDI gear to the best of my knowledge. In fact, what I hear is pretty good. Just make sure servicing will not be a problem.

Happy shopping.

DocVikingo

[svs3]

Their Jetfin knock off, I forget the model name, is highly regarded.

Sam

[mark s]

I have two complete sets of IDI gear that I am very happy with. The regulator breathes as easy at 100 ft as it does at 10. I have never had any problem with any of the gear and it seems to be high quality.My local shop sells IDI and also uses it for scuba classes.

[Hawk]

Thanks, I was really begining to wonder.

[Mario S Caner]

There's a few items that IDI makes that the Navy actually approves of. Aside from that many recreational divers shy away from the brand primarily because it's products are sold at Costco/Sam's Club type wholsale outlets next to 3 dollar snorkels and 10 dollar fins. I think it's mainly an image thing. Never fails to get some snickers on a dive boat... hehe

[TwoBitTxn]

I have had a pair of power fins for easily 20 years. The only thing I don't like about them is the strap attachment. The strap on my left fin slips really bad. I didn't know the Jet fins and the power fins were identicle until I saw mine and another set side by side. There is one small difference and that is there is a very small set of holes across the jet fins that isn't there on the power fins.

Tom