Hello all
My first post on here.
I'm off to Central America to take the IDC early next year, and am shopping for a BCD to take with me. I've been using a Mares Dragon, and love it...but it's too bulky and heavy to take, as I'll be doing a lot of backpacking around the region which won't always involve diving.
I favour the Cressi Travelight, as it packs away to almost nothing. The Flex is another I've looked at. A few people have told me that these are not ideal for the rigours of working as an instructor, though? I'm also told that, as the tank contents run down, these Cressi jackets make you a little light and prone to floating up too easily. Some have suggested the Scubapro Equator, which I would like to take a look at.
Has anyone used these products, or have any they can suggest? The Cressi would be ideal as regards space in my rucksack and weight, but if enough of you talk me out of it, I'll certainly listen.
Thanks
Warren
My first post on here.
I'm off to Central America to take the IDC early next year, and am shopping for a BCD to take with me. I've been using a Mares Dragon, and love it...but it's too bulky and heavy to take, as I'll be doing a lot of backpacking around the region which won't always involve diving.
I favour the Cressi Travelight, as it packs away to almost nothing. The Flex is another I've looked at. A few people have told me that these are not ideal for the rigours of working as an instructor, though? I'm also told that, as the tank contents run down, these Cressi jackets make you a little light and prone to floating up too easily. Some have suggested the Scubapro Equator, which I would like to take a look at.
Has anyone used these products, or have any they can suggest? The Cressi would be ideal as regards space in my rucksack and weight, but if enough of you talk me out of it, I'll certainly listen.
Thanks
Warren