First, I really appreciate everyone who posts here on SB. Its a great resource and as a relatively inexperienced diver I get a lot of value out of it.
So here is my BCD dilemma: (its not really a dilemma at all). I've been renting gear for the past three years, but I've never found a rental BC that fit well on my short (very round) body. Plus there all jacket style which doesn't seem like the best option for my body type. In seeking to buy a BCD, I'm pretty open but I'm wondering [FONT=&]what I should ask when looking at different models or even a BP/W at my lds. I'm slightly overwhelmed by the options and factors involved. Plus it seems like a big purchase considering you never get to try it out. Does anyone know of an existing list of considerations when selecting a BC or is [FONT=&]there anything you wish you had checked on before purchasing yours? [/FONT]I searched for an existing thread or FAQ on this and didn't see one, but please feel free to direct me there if I missed it. One option is the new Jet Pack. [/FONT]
I tried on an Aeris Jet Pack at the dive show and it was customizable enough that I thought I could get a good fit. I know its a new product, but is anyone diving it regularly? If so, I'd love to hear yourfeed back. One concern I have is that I normally dive with 16lbs of lead (steel tank) or 24 lbs(aluminum tank) and the AJP may not have enough weight capacity.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions or insight.
Melissa
So here is my BCD dilemma: (its not really a dilemma at all). I've been renting gear for the past three years, but I've never found a rental BC that fit well on my short (very round) body. Plus there all jacket style which doesn't seem like the best option for my body type. In seeking to buy a BCD, I'm pretty open but I'm wondering [FONT=&]what I should ask when looking at different models or even a BP/W at my lds. I'm slightly overwhelmed by the options and factors involved. Plus it seems like a big purchase considering you never get to try it out. Does anyone know of an existing list of considerations when selecting a BC or is [FONT=&]there anything you wish you had checked on before purchasing yours? [/FONT]I searched for an existing thread or FAQ on this and didn't see one, but please feel free to direct me there if I missed it. One option is the new Jet Pack. [/FONT]
I tried on an Aeris Jet Pack at the dive show and it was customizable enough that I thought I could get a good fit. I know its a new product, but is anyone diving it regularly? If so, I'd love to hear yourfeed back. One concern I have is that I normally dive with 16lbs of lead (steel tank) or 24 lbs(aluminum tank) and the AJP may not have enough weight capacity.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions or insight.
Melissa