Is it really a good deal and don’t buy used especially when new to diving

[Happyladydiver]

Not sure actually.

Scubapro Hydros Pro BCD Male ($939) | ODG Australia

I want the pink I think. This is how I know. This is what I’ve zeroed in on recently after much deliberation. Haven’t 100% decided but it has a purple option .

 

[thbcthomas]

US $133.98 48% OFF|30lbs Tech Diving Donut Wing Single Tank Scuba Diving Freediving Spearfishing BCD Compensator Buoyancy Professional Diver Gear|Pool & Accessories| - AliExpress

HTH

That is very tempting. Anyone ever bought from aliexpress or have experience with that wing?

 

[jale]

Scubapro Hydros Pro BCD Male ($939) | ODG Australia

I want the pink I think. This is how I know. This is what I’ve zeroed in on recently after much deliberation. Haven’t 100% decided but it has a purple option .

Not my wallet but more than usd700 for a bcd!!!!

 

[formernuke]

Not my wallet but more than usd700 for a bcd!!!!

Its a scubapro they tend to be priced high.

 

[Oitzu]

Because i've read multiple times about pockets to store things away:
Be aware that pockets on some bcds are akward to reach or are almost "full" after you inserted the integrated weight pouches.
Just a thing to check if you buying a bcd with pockets.

 

[formernuke]

Because i've read multiple times about pockets to store things away:
Be aware that pockets on some bcds are akward to reach or are almost "full" after you inserted the integrated weight pouches.
Just a thing to check if you buying a bcd with pockets.

Thats why my pockets are on my wet or dry suits.

 

[Angelo Farina]

That is very tempting. Anyone ever bought from aliexpress or have experience with that wing?

I routinely buy from Aliexpress. Very reliable seller, if there is any problem they usually ship you another new unit for free, and they do not even ask that you ship back
the old one.
Aliexpress also comes with its safe payment system, Alipay: it is possibly better than Paypal, and definitely far better than our Italian system Postepay.
I mostly purchase electronics boards (Arduino boards, IMUs, cables, batteries, plugs, displays, sensors, microphones, LED bulbs).
I also buy accessories for my motorbikes and bycicles.
Never purchased scuba equipment, but I am also very tempted by these compact wings.
Of course I would never thrust life-supporting devices, such as a regulator. But for the components of a backpack+wing there are not real dangers in case of malfunctioning, so I am also evaluating this cheap solution for when the travel limitations will be removed (possibly this summer).
Only problem is to order a couple of months in advance, as our Italian customs can take months to clear the shipping, asking you to pay the custom fees.
This does not only affect products coming from China, indeed. It happens from every country outside EU, and particularly for goods coming from US.

 

[TheZissouSociety]

Halcyon and OMS both have pink (and other color) options if that’s your thing.

Halcyon Dive Systems

OMS Performance Mono Wing

Both of these wings can be purchased separately and then attached to cheaper webbing and backplate, assuming you like the bp/w over the jacket

edit: forgot about the Dive Rite one: Dive Rite Travel EXP Wing

 

[Julius SCHMIDT]

We're getting up to embroidered with diamonds prices now

Well I'm still using the $75 10yr old+ bc I bought at the Burpengary hock shop 10 years ago
got a few more spare ones hanging around in boxes waiting for it to wear out. No such luck

Diving? Shopping? Diving? Shopping? Diving!

 

[Happyladydiver]

Halcyon and OMS both have pink (and other color) options if that’s your thing.

Halcyon Dive Systems

OMS Performance Mono Wing

Both of these wings can be purchased separately and then attached to cheaper webbing and backplate, assuming you like the bp/w over the jacket

edit: forgot about the Dive Rite one: Dive Rite Travel EXP Wing

I don’t know too much about putting stuff together. I just read a ton of good things about the Hydros. I’m intrigued by the idea it moulds (correct spelling in Aus) to your body. It’s meant to dry super fast which is great for travel and that’s really important to me when things settle down. It’s meant to be comfortable and I really like how it looks too, if being really honest. I’m not saying that’s absolutely it but I feel like I could plunk down the cash and not have to buy another one for how many years. It’s also set up than you can replace a lot of the bits and pieces easily too. Of course, this is just the opinion of a very green diver so what do I know anyway. Lol