Gear purchase woe's

[Diesel_Diver]

Well after a long discussion with my LDS I decided to purchase the Sherwood Blizzard Pro. Looked really hard at the Zeagle Onyx 2 . In the end it came down to a recommendation from the LDS they simply said it was easier to service and get kits for than the Zeagle.

 

[Diesel_Diver]

Yes I was aware of this issue, asked my LDS they were only aware of 1 issue with a BCD they had sold. Sherwood replaced it no issue. Now that being said as I read thru the comments in that thread, seems they are mostly boat divers. Locally here it's mostly shore dives. Not an excuse for a faulty product, but just wondering if it's the shock jumping off the boat that causes the breakage.

@Scott Mclaughlin would check this out before purchasing an Avid.

Avid BC / Broken strap holder (lower)

 

[FinnMom]

Chevk with what local divers use and why. I have learned that some reg brands have very different service costs.

 

[Diesel_Diver]

Chevk with what local divers use and why. I have learned that some reg brands have very different service costs.

Went with a Sherwood blizzard pro, two year 200 dive service interval, parts are free for service just gotta pay labour. It's what the LDS recommended for our conditions. (8c salt water)

 

[george_austin]

This is bad form running down equipment that you don't have personal experience with - I heard, my friends mom says, my girlfriends ex boyfriend said. . .
Sherwood has a very long history in the industrial gas and recreational valve business.
If they had dealers and support in the West more than they do now, I'd probably be a lot more interested in their products. I did see a couple diving SR1's a few weeks ago and those regs looked pretty nice to me
( This isn't directed to the shop owner on this thread.)