paperdesk
Contributor
Hello, I recently joined a local volunteer Sheriff's dive team. We're strong on training, but not on funding, so, each of us provide our own equipment. My BCD is too small for drysuit diving which is what I will be using much of the time here in the Pacific Northwest. The dive team leaders are not really in favor of BP/W, but tolerate them. My current BCD is rear inflate, but I'm not stuck on that. Since I'm paying for my own equipment cost is a very real consideration for me.
I'm considering:
1. BP/W
2. Zeagle 911 (or similar)
3. Simple, streamlined, durable and affordable BCD.
I'm leaning toward option 3 though it seems that almost everyone here on SB STRONGLY recommends BP/W, however, there are seem to be some good arguments for option 3 above for PSD use.
The Zeagle 911 is supposedly made for PSD, but I've heard that it's difficult to attache a pony bottle, and it just seems a bit overkill and not very streamlined. (I'm willing to deal with the ripcord style weight release).
Any thoughts? I'm not trolling, please just give your honest opinion to help me decide since I am just getting into this.
Thank you,
Ted
I'm considering:
1. BP/W
2. Zeagle 911 (or similar)
3. Simple, streamlined, durable and affordable BCD.
I'm leaning toward option 3 though it seems that almost everyone here on SB STRONGLY recommends BP/W, however, there are seem to be some good arguments for option 3 above for PSD use.
The Zeagle 911 is supposedly made for PSD, but I've heard that it's difficult to attache a pony bottle, and it just seems a bit overkill and not very streamlined. (I'm willing to deal with the ripcord style weight release).
Any thoughts? I'm not trolling, please just give your honest opinion to help me decide since I am just getting into this.
Thank you,
Ted