Jacket style BC recommendations for first setup

[Jewchef1]

HI All,

I am new to diving and am looking to get my own gear together. I have been out a few times and like the jacket style BCs. I was looking for a couple of recommendations of which to buy. weight integrated is a preference. and i am a teacher, so my budget is not huge.
thanks for any help.

 

[DevonDiver]

Ebay and Craigslist is a good starting point. So is the classifieds here. There's plenty of scuba kit available second-hand.

 

[vladimir]

ScubaPro discontinued the Classic Sport and the Classic Plus. LeisurePro has had them on sale ever since, having bought the remaining stock at a steep discount, I guess. I prefer the Classic Sport, but since you specified weight integration, the Classic Plus is the choice. A bargain at $300; I spent ~$700 for one quite a few years ago, when that could buy you a couple of ounces of gold.

 

[divin'dog]

HI All,

I am new to diving and am looking to get my own gear together. I have been out a few times and like the jacket style BCs. I was looking for a couple of recommendations of which to buy. weight integrated is a preference. and i am a teacher, so my budget is not huge.
thanks for any help.

Look at the Aeris EX100. Excellent value at LeisurePro.
http://www.scubaboard.com/forums/bu...e-bc-w-weight-pockets-thats-light-weight.html

 

[Jewchef1]

Thanks for the advice!

 

[chile7236]

pro qd's are nice as well....

 

[Saudi-Diver]

If expense is a consideration go second hand. Where you are in the USA you should be able to pick up a nice Scuba Pro or Aqualung BCD that fits your requirements off E bay. My Buddy Explorer I bought in 1998 is apart from a little fading still in perfect condition and Scuba Pro/ Aqualung Equipment is as good a quality product.

 

[Pullmyfinger]

A friend of mine dives the Oceanic Probe LX and loves it. It looks like a good jacket style BC:

YouTube - Oceanic Probe LX BCD - www.simplyscuba.com

-Mitch

 

[DivemasterDennis]

Don't go too cheap. I have owned several and am a big fan of the SeaQuest line. Even as a new diver, you might like a SeaQuest Pro. It will serve you for a long time and in the end be economical. If you're a girl, try the Diva.
Divemaster Dennis

 

[Jewchef1]

i am in Boston, MA. i am gonna start looking on ebay.