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Actually they're a throwback. They were introduced with the platypus . . .
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detroit diver:Boogie only got to it first because I didn't see the thread start!!
Yes and no. They are made out of more durable materials, and give a diver more configuration options, so they're suitable for any kind of diving from beach dives with a single tank to the most demanding mixed-gas deep cave and wreck dives. In the sense that they allow a diver to do more advanced dives, yes.diver371:wow that was a great beginner's guide MSilvia. Thanks for your info... are BP/Wing sets more advanced ?
MSilvia:Yes and no. They are made out of more durable materials, and give a diver more configuration options, so they're suitable for any kind of diving from beach dives with a single tank to the most demanding mixed-gas deep cave and wreck dives. In the sense that they allow a diver to do more advanced dives, yes.
However, since it's basicly just a 4 meter piece of webbing threaded through a steel plate with a tank and air bladder strapped or bolted to it, it's a very simple minimalist rig. It has what you need without adding a bunch of stuff you don't. While it allows advanced diving, it's easy to work on and customize, and is suitable for beginning divers too. In my opinion, they're easier to use.
It's a great system for advanced divers, but it isn't accurate to say it's for advanced divers only. As Kraken said, it's a bit of a throwback... people have been using similar harness setups since before divers used BCs at all.
diver371:oops a quick thing to add.. repair... how has it been with others? i'm guessing since it's not such a complicated system then the repairs were not serious? does it cost a lot?