Aqua Lung Black Diamond BCD?

[djanni]

Hostility? I suggested that he "consider" a BP/W since I originally purchased a BCD when I was in his shoes and have since recently purchased a BP/W...Just throwing it out there for him to consider. But no its not the only way I validate my purchase...I will arm wrestle you to prove that my BP/W is far superior to any BCD!

The arm wrestle thing is sorta funny I guess but when you said "bp/w's are superior" you couldn't have made my point any better. Thank you!

 

[Daxter]

Don, you must of mistaked my post for trying to push a bp/w setup, I've never used one so I can't push to sell one, as stated I have a Balance and like it. I am not a pusher

 

[GreenDiverDown]

The AL Black Diamond is a great BC. Make sure you get a proper fit. Also, keep in mind that if you are planning to DM they may require you to dive in gear that they carry.

Nathaniel, if you would spend a few moments to fill out your profile it would help us get to know you a little bit. It will also help us answer your questions more directly.

mmadiver... DJ is our local self-appointed BP/wing policeman. Don't let him offend you... he's just doing his job! Personally, I wish that he had chosen 'referee' instead of cop... but what the heck...

 

[mmadiver]

when you said "bp/w's are superior" you couldn't have made my point any better. Thank you!

Your welcome!

 

[Willar]

I surveyed several BC's and looked at bp/w before choosing the Black Diamond. I have enjoyed the BD very much, finding it to be well made, stable, and comfortable. I would also consider the Balance since it is very similar but slightly smaller, fewer d-rings, and lighter, therefore better for travel.

 

[Al Mialkovsky]

We have 4 instructors at our shop, 3 of them use the Black Diamond.

I like it.

 

[IndyScott]

I use a black diamond my self and like it except to use it as weight intergraded. I have found out the hard way that a harness is a lot better to carry your weights on a boat in rough weather.

I wonder myself if a back plate and wing would be a lot better do to less drag.
Scott

 

[LULA]

I have a Black Diamond for 3 years now, i can only said good things about him , great height integrated system (I have the previous system with velcro), good underwater balance.

 

[rigdiver]

If it fits and is comfortable then it should work. I've gone from BP with no form of BCD to adding a horsecollar, to stab jackets and now BP/wing. My vote is for the BP/wing. The trim is right where you want to be. Chest area/front is uncluttered. You can go from singles to doubles easily. It's the best system as of now. Try them before you buy.
Bill

 

[partridge]

I have a Black Diamond and am very happy with it. Have not tried a BP/W yet but have not intention of doing so until my type of diving changes.

Had a jacket type before but did not like the squeezing on me when I filled it up. Tried an uncluttered BC like the Scout but wanted the pockets.

I am a firm believer in the theory that we change our diving style based on our equipment. So if you use a piece of gear for some time you get accustomed to it and any other will just not do.