I am in the market for a new BCD.
Needs to be light (ish) OK for teaching Open Water students and assisting IDCs, good for side mount and able to take a light weight Tec rig (11lt alu twinset & 1 small deco). Currently looking at Hollis SMS100 and Dive Rite Nomad XT.
I do understand that these BCDs tend to be a bit "jack of all trades and master on none" but the work / travel situation that I currently find myself in, makes me think this is the way to go that best suits my needs right now.
They are similar prices, Hollis looks more cool but apart from that, I really can't decide.
Please help, especially if you think one would suit a slim female frame better (170cm tall 60Kgs approx).
Many thanks.
Needs to be light (ish) OK for teaching Open Water students and assisting IDCs, good for side mount and able to take a light weight Tec rig (11lt alu twinset & 1 small deco). Currently looking at Hollis SMS100 and Dive Rite Nomad XT.
I do understand that these BCDs tend to be a bit "jack of all trades and master on none" but the work / travel situation that I currently find myself in, makes me think this is the way to go that best suits my needs right now.
They are similar prices, Hollis looks more cool but apart from that, I really can't decide.
Please help, especially if you think one would suit a slim female frame better (170cm tall 60Kgs approx).
Many thanks.