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The seaquest passport I think is a small BC that'd fit someone about your son's size...
Although this bp/w idea sounds like a genious plan...
Although this bp/w idea sounds like a genious plan...
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O2BBubbleFree:I recently picked up a 'classic' BC off of eBay to use as my travel BC, but now that I've used it I'm thinking of ditching my modern rig.
It's just the old-fashioned plastic backpack with a strap-on wing, vintage 1970.
Here's a link to a similar BC that's still in production, but I haven't had the chance to inspect it up-close.
It weighs next-to-nothing and packs really small, so is great for travel. I have gone back to using a weight belt, and need to add a pocket on the waist strap, but I really like it.
This type is also one-size-fits all, so might be a good option for a growing diver.
It is very similar to the BP/W setup, but without the weight of an AL or SS backplate. My belief is that I want to check as little weight as I can on the aircraft, and rent or borrow the weight when I get there.
I think when I checked the price on the Aquatec it was about $230 with the funky inflator/noisemaker (which I would not get). Pretty reasonable.
james croft:BP/W may be a good choice. I also recently have seen a BC made by Seasoft (Ithink I got that name right) that is extremely adjustable and would probably fit him until it wears out.