dgangi
Contributor
I am in the market for a BC and have come across some great deals on last year's models. I wear a size Small and fortunately there are some leftovers from 2001 that some vendors are clearing out (Mediums and Larges are long gone).
In particular I have found both a Scubapro Superhawk NT (2001) and a Sherwood Freedom (2001), both new and priced around $230. As far as I can tell, the Superhawk NT has been discontinued in 2002 (was it replaced by the Nighthawk??). The 2001 Sherwood Freedom seems very similar to the 2002 model with the exception of the weight release mechanism -- the 2001 model uses velcro whereas the 2002 model uses some new "CQR" quick release.
So which of these is better for recreational diving? I tried them both on in the shop and liked the fit of both. The Scubapro seems to be a little more solid but the Freedom has some nice touches, like the folding front pocket. Are either of these suitable for light "tech" diving?
Anyway, if any of you have an opinion or some experience with either BC in the water, please let me know.
Thx...Doug
In particular I have found both a Scubapro Superhawk NT (2001) and a Sherwood Freedom (2001), both new and priced around $230. As far as I can tell, the Superhawk NT has been discontinued in 2002 (was it replaced by the Nighthawk??). The 2001 Sherwood Freedom seems very similar to the 2002 model with the exception of the weight release mechanism -- the 2001 model uses velcro whereas the 2002 model uses some new "CQR" quick release.
So which of these is better for recreational diving? I tried them both on in the shop and liked the fit of both. The Scubapro seems to be a little more solid but the Freedom has some nice touches, like the folding front pocket. Are either of these suitable for light "tech" diving?
Anyway, if any of you have an opinion or some experience with either BC in the water, please let me know.
Thx...Doug