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cant go wrong with a scubapro. an alternative would be seaquest.
If I DON'T want back inflate...
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fan(t)a(s)tic
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I used Cressi's S111 before I decided to switch to you-know-what ( I'm actually still in progress of switching)
The jacket has a ton of lift ( 21kg, approx 46lbs) and the bladder is actually separated from the structure of the jacket. That means, that you're not tieing the bladder around your stomach but rather the jacket, which contains the bladder.
It has more than enough steel D-rings, big pockets, ditchable weights (just make sure you're strong enough to remove the weight-pockets, the velcro ist pretty strong) and trim weight pockets. Additionally it's built like a tank, not one of those flimsy little thingies.
The reason I switched (or am trying to) is that the sheer size of the S111 has its drawbacks. Drag is certainly a factor. And I never had the feeling that it was as stable as it could be, it had a tendency to wiggle. (anybody say bp and harness?)
Apparently Cressi has come out with a newer version, the S111R, but I have never used one of those.
Hope this helps and that I didn't digress too much
The jacket has a ton of lift ( 21kg, approx 46lbs) and the bladder is actually separated from the structure of the jacket. That means, that you're not tieing the bladder around your stomach but rather the jacket, which contains the bladder.
It has more than enough steel D-rings, big pockets, ditchable weights (just make sure you're strong enough to remove the weight-pockets, the velcro ist pretty strong) and trim weight pockets. Additionally it's built like a tank, not one of those flimsy little thingies.
The reason I switched (or am trying to) is that the sheer size of the S111 has its drawbacks. Drag is certainly a factor. And I never had the feeling that it was as stable as it could be, it had a tendency to wiggle. (anybody say bp and harness?)
Apparently Cressi has come out with a newer version, the S111R, but I have never used one of those.
Hope this helps and that I didn't digress too much
aquaoren
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Seaquest ProQD.
Rugged, comfortable and reliable.
Rugged, comfortable and reliable.
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Buoyant1
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Thanks for all of the input!
I'm off to discuss it with my LDS sometime this week (to see if we can get some pool time)
I DO like the concept of the Aeris XT, kind of the best of both worlds, so to speak.
My current thought's have been checking out the Zeagle Escape, but wanted to see what some jacket options were.
Let's all go diving sometime! I'll bring the beers for afterwards!!
I'm off to discuss it with my LDS sometime this week (to see if we can get some pool time)
I DO like the concept of the Aeris XT, kind of the best of both worlds, so to speak.
My current thought's have been checking out the Zeagle Escape, but wanted to see what some jacket options were.
Let's all go diving sometime! I'll bring the beers for afterwards!!
I have a Sea Quest Pro Unlimited & I love it. It has ample lift, an udjustable waistband, & Lumbar Support. Large pockets that I keep my backup lite in. It has plenty of adjustability. I guess SQ came out with a new BC called the PRO XLT, which has even more lift, adjustable waistband, the left hand pocket can be expanded out. It's supposed to be bettween the Pro Unlimited & Pro QD. Also w/ both of these BCD you can use doubles, I've never done it but according to the manual it can be done.
If this helps my father, uncle, & I have the Pro Unlimited. My other Uncle has the Pro QD, & my dive buddies use the Pro QD.
P.S. Oceanic has come out w/ a new BCD that is a back inflate, but has a 15 lbs. bladder on the front, to help you @ the surface.
If this helps my father, uncle, & I have the Pro Unlimited. My other Uncle has the Pro QD, & my dive buddies use the Pro QD.
P.S. Oceanic has come out w/ a new BCD that is a back inflate, but has a 15 lbs. bladder on the front, to help you @ the surface.
I use a SeaQuest Pro QD+. A bit bulky but definitely a good piece. But I am not planning to use it as much since I have just adopted my BP+Wing setup and have to say I enjoy it alot.
Buoyant1:
I've used an Aeris for about 4 years now. I really like the hybrid design. My only beef was that the pockets weren't big enough (at least on my version; they may have changed since then).
I have heard good things about the SP Classic, i dont dive jackets anymore so not much help really. Seems like the Pro QD and the like are getting fairly high marks from the above accounts - if i am ever forced to buy a jacket i might look into either of these two.
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