miker625
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Okay, so I have been doing a lot of research on BC's and had finally just about decided on the Mares Dragon w/ MRS Plus (not the Air Trim model). I even drove two hours to the Divers Supply in Jacksonville and tried on several models. I like the way the Dragon fit and I had seen a lot of good reviews and even a Tester's Choice award from SCUBA Diving Magazine. But, now I am seeing all these posts about the MRS weight pockets falling out. This is a huge investment for us. My wife is also planning on getting the Mares Kaila, which also uses the MRS Plus system. I have seen a couple similar threads on the same issue with that BC as well.
So, can anyone say whether or not it is really a problem with this particular weight system? Or is it really just a few isolated problems? I have seen the posts from the Mares reps, indicating that this is a proven weight system and that it is reliable. And, to their credit, I have seen more good opinions of the Mares line of BC's than I have negative. It is also nice to see that Mares has representation on these boards and is active.
I would like to hear from people that are using these BC's. I guess I am hoping to get some reassurance that I am making a good decision. Right now I am looking at getting the Mares Dragon, Atomic Z2X Reg and the Suunto Vyper wrist mount computer. I have spent many hours looking at reviews and researching and going to dive shops to try equipment on. Thank you to anyone that has thoughts on this.
So, can anyone say whether or not it is really a problem with this particular weight system? Or is it really just a few isolated problems? I have seen the posts from the Mares reps, indicating that this is a proven weight system and that it is reliable. And, to their credit, I have seen more good opinions of the Mares line of BC's than I have negative. It is also nice to see that Mares has representation on these boards and is active.
I would like to hear from people that are using these BC's. I guess I am hoping to get some reassurance that I am making a good decision. Right now I am looking at getting the Mares Dragon, Atomic Z2X Reg and the Suunto Vyper wrist mount computer. I have spent many hours looking at reviews and researching and going to dive shops to try equipment on. Thank you to anyone that has thoughts on this.