Sveiki! (That means Hallo in Latvian)
I am not a young man but a new diver. I have come to the inevitable point where every newbie gets most thrilled - choosing his own equipment.:blinking: There the questions start to come. I browsed different websites and got attracted to the DIR approach. My budget wouldn't allow me to own several different gears. I'm also not good at getting my stuff sold. Perhaps you can help me to come close to what I want with the first try?
Here in the forum I found a great review about Zeagle Express Tech BC. It said exactly what I hoped for: it might be the first and the last BC I ever need:
http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/bu...h-first-last-bc-most-will-ever-need-want.html
As I understand, Express Tech is not exactly a BP&W as it has a soft plate instead of SS or AL. Any shortcomings to the DIR standards because of that? The feature that puzzled me most is the elastic retractor. Would it create the same problems why the DIR sites advise not to use bungied wings: rugged surface that causes more drag; trapping the air; difficulty to inflate the bladder orally; dificulty to use the BC as a "third regulator"? Any other advise?
Thanks!
Janis (Latvian form of John)
I am not a young man but a new diver. I have come to the inevitable point where every newbie gets most thrilled - choosing his own equipment.:blinking: There the questions start to come. I browsed different websites and got attracted to the DIR approach. My budget wouldn't allow me to own several different gears. I'm also not good at getting my stuff sold. Perhaps you can help me to come close to what I want with the first try?
Here in the forum I found a great review about Zeagle Express Tech BC. It said exactly what I hoped for: it might be the first and the last BC I ever need:
http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/bu...h-first-last-bc-most-will-ever-need-want.html
As I understand, Express Tech is not exactly a BP&W as it has a soft plate instead of SS or AL. Any shortcomings to the DIR standards because of that? The feature that puzzled me most is the elastic retractor. Would it create the same problems why the DIR sites advise not to use bungied wings: rugged surface that causes more drag; trapping the air; difficulty to inflate the bladder orally; dificulty to use the BC as a "third regulator"? Any other advise?
Thanks!
Janis (Latvian form of John)