BP/W: I officially don't get it

[ippy01]

Recently took the plunge and bought a Halcyon BP/W set-up after reading all the "sturm and drang" on this board for years. My verdict: it's OK, but barely different (if at all) from a basic, pedestrian BC.

Give me good diving conditions and interesting marine life and, frankly, I couldn't care less about equipment (providing it's safe, of course).

So, I don't get it. Why don't people on this board care more about what they're seeing underwater instead of worrying about what they're wearing?

 

[divad]

It's OK if you don't get it.

 

[fnfalman]

I care more about seeing cool stuff underwater and that's why I like my BPW. It aids in my underwater performance and thus allows my air to last longer.

 

[pafindr]

Proper fitting gear that is stream lined improves your over all experience while under water.
If BP/W makes you more comfortable and streamlined then use it.
If a jacket style BC makes you more comfortable and streamlined then use that.

 

[Sas]

You don't need to like the same things as the majority Everyone is different. I find a BP/W a lot more comfortable myself and thus is aids me seeing stuff underwater more comfortably.

 

[Centexbear]

Recently took the plunge and bought a Halcyon BP/W set-up after reading all the "sturm and drang" on this board for years. My verdict: it's OK, but barely different (if at all) from a basic, pedestrian BC.

Give me good diving conditions and interesting marine life and, frankly, I couldn't care less about equipment (providing it's safe, of course).

So, I don't get it. Why don't people on this board care more about what they're seeing underwater instead of worrying about what they're wearing?

So you wanna sell it?

 

[H2Andy]

So, I don't get it.

bp/wings don't just magically give you good buoyancy and trim

they do make it easier for you to achieve it

but you still have to do the work to get there

 

[StreetDoctor]

I went from a Genesis Recon BCD to a DSS BP/W with a torus 26 wing and I noticed a HUGE difference. I got 2nd dibs on your BPW if the price is right

 

[pafindr]

You know I completely agree with you that BP/W aren't that great.
If you don't like them get rid of it asap.






I'll give you $50 for the whole setup

 

[ScubaSam]

I went to a DSS BP/W Torus 26 wing this month and love how streamline and stable my new rig feels.