Zeagle Express Tech opinions please

[thbcthomas]

Scuba.com has the zeagle et deluxe open box for $225. I thought about picking it up. Not sure if that is the best price, but lowest I could find. Anyone have thoughts on that price? Not sure about the shipping to UK for the op.

 

[driftwood]

The ET is not the lightest BC for travel, but it does pack very flat. Love mine in the water and would recommend the crotch strap.

 

[gfaith]

Zeagle ET for sale in this current thread it is the old style not Deluxe.. $150.00 good buy..

For Sale - Rep Sample BCs for Sale! In NEW condition!

 

[thbcthomas]

So I am considering returning the 2 Mares Hybrid Pure's I just bought and replacing with the Zeagle ET. Can someone tell me the difference between non deluxe and the deluxe? If I get the Zeagles do I need to add anything else to be ready to dive, such as a back plater or is it incorporated in the ET?

 

[mi000ke]

So I am considering returning the 2 Mares Hybrid Pure's I just bought and replacing with the Zeagle ET. Can someone tell me the difference between non deluxe and the deluxe? If I get the Zeagles do I need to add anything else to be ready to dive, such as a back plater or is it incorporated in the ET?

Biggest difference when I got mine was no padding and a simpler harness system (one piece strap) on basic model. I would have preferred that but they were selling only deluxes by then. I finally took off the padding and like that much better. You might want to add some D rings depending on what equipment you are slinging. And I added a couple of xs scuba trim pockets to the shoulders. (They just Velcro on). Also they have a couple of options for weight pockets. The ripcord system seemed to complicated to me (and a minor PITA to restring if you do open it) so I got the simpler Velcro pockets. Anyway, a great BCD.

Comes with a back plate. Get a crotch strap.

 

[thbcthomas]

Zeagle ET for sale in this current thread it is the old style not Deluxe.. $150.00 good buy..

For Sale - Rep Sample BCs for Sale! In NEW condition!

I sent them a pm and hope to talk to them soon and get it shipped so i can begin to fine tune everything.

 

[MikadoWu]

So I am considering returning the 2 Mares Hybrid Pure's I just bought and replacing with the Zeagle ET. Can someone tell me the difference between non deluxe and the deluxe? If I get the Zeagles do I need to add anything else to be ready to dive, such as a back plater or is it incorporated in the ET?

I just bought a Zeagle ETD last night, as I did not want to travel to Cozumel with my Zeagle Ranger. The ETD is ready to dive out of the box, though I added 4 D-Rings to my Rig. Last night I removed the Back padding and shoulder pads. I will determine what I remove or put back on after I dive it later this week. I do like the fit, and may use it over the Ranger in most cases.

 

[gfaith]

I sent them a pm and hope to talk to them soon and get it shipped so i can begin to fine tune everything.

The older style has no quick release buckles just straight shoulder straps. The ET is a soft back plate and wing. I do like the Zeagle Zip Touch quick release system and a crotch strap addition.

Amazon.com : Zeagle 20 lb Zip Touch Weight System Accessories : Diving Swim Fins : Sports & Outdoors

Dive Rite Crotch Straps

I do not use the back or shoulder pads. Not need in my opinion.

 

[thbcthomas]

@gfaith, the zip touch look nice but with my budget I think I will look for a cheaper option. Stupid question but do I need 2 crotch straps or just one?

 

[gfaith]

No stupid question.. One is all you need .. A one inch works and is about $ 9.00 USD.