BPW Recommendation needed

[axluba]

Perhaps I'm confused but, a quick comparison between DGX and DTD for a comparable set up


DTD: 465 Euros, including VAT

DGX: $350 converts to $317 Euros. Add 19% VAT and you're at 376 Euros, including VAT

VAT never comes alone. But this set up (dgx) seems really affordable and might be worth it! The OP might find it interesting!

@Marie13 I think the dive rite are fairly expensive compared to the dtd

 

[David Novo]

Then why did you bring up DGX?

I didn't, they did:

Just put something together on divegearexpress. Free shipping internationally!

DGX Custom - DGX Singles Harness / Backplate / Wing Package | Dive Gear Express®

And I explained why it did not seem like a promising idea...

 

[Marie13]

Ah, OK.

 

[David Novo]

VAT never comes alone. But this set up (dgx) seems really affordable and might be worth it! The OP might find it interesting! .

I would never consider to buy outside of the EU. Already have my fair share of seeing the price almost doubling at the border...

 

[axluba]

I would never consider to buy outside of the EU. Already have my fair share of seeing the price almost doubling at the border...

I completely understand. Let us know what you decide.

 

[Marie13]

I always check someone’s location before recommending something they’d have to order from overseas. Shipping and import taxes/VAT often don’t make it worthwhile (I handle imports for a living).

 

[Diving Dubai]

Are any of the 3 above inline with GUE guidelines (without any gimmicks or extra D-rings)?
Any specific reason to consider these over DTD?

With the greatest respect, according to your profile, you’re GUE-F so you’ve done the course

It’s pretty easy to look at your standards and look at the options. I’m not GUE but I could look at the standards and assemble a rig

As long as you have single piece webbing and only 3 d-rings then you should be fine

The brands I recommended are known respected brands with great support. I don’t know DTD

At the end, your money and your choice, but you need to be proactive over that choice. Gather information by all means but the choice is yours

 

[runsongas]

Tecline DIR Harness with SS Backplate - Gidive Store

OMS Performance Mono Wing 32 Red - Gidive Store

 

[DiveDay]

If I were in Europe I would absolutely consider DTD since it will be much cheaper than an American brand like Halcyon.

I imported a DTD backplate from Gidive Store out of curiosity. It has extra slots to attach weight pockets directly to it for single tank diving, which was an interesting feature. Build quality is okay, not quite as shiny as Halcyon but no sharp edges or issues. For what it's worth I'm pretty sure Subgravity resells some of DTD's products in the US under their brand, at the very least they share the same OEM.

 

[axluba]

If I were in Europe I would absolutely consider DTD since it will be much cheaper than an American brand like Halcyon.

I imported a DTD backplate from Gidive Store out of curiosity. It has extra slots to attach weight pockets directly to it for single tank diving, which was an interesting feature. Build quality is okay, not quite as shiny as Halcyon but no sharp edges or issues. For what it's worth I'm pretty sure Subgravity resells some of DTD's products in the US under their brand, at the very least they share the same OEM.

If I’m not mistaken dtd is OEM. They produce for DIRZONE also I believe