Nikolai
Contributor
Hello, any help or advice is appreciated so thanks in advance...
I currently own a Size LG Stiletto BC and am having an issue with fit that I would like some advice about. I am 6'4" tall and slim built. The waist of my bc fits perfect but the shoulder section seems quite short to me. I wonder if changing over to an XL shoulder section would lengthen the BC overall and solve my issues?
The biggest problem I have is that I have to wear the BC very high so that the cummerbund is basically around my lower ribs, rather than my waist. I also have to mount my tank VERY high in the bc to get my head trimmed downward so I'm not upright in the water column. Even wearing it in this fashion the little velcro loop that holds the inflator hose rests atop my shoulders so the inflator hose is sticking almost straight up and into the side of my mask. Sadly the shop I bought it from assured me it was the right fit for me when I bought it and as I purchased it as my 1st BC out of certification it took me a while to figure out that the issue wasn't just me but the BC sizing.
Basically I'd like to know if:
1. Would the XL shoulder section allow me to wear the BC lower and stay in trim or would lowering the weight section shift too much weight toward my waist making it impossible to trim level.
2. How much does a replacement shoulder section cost? Hate to spend a bunch and find out it still doesn't fit...
3. Would the larger shoulder section significantly lengthen the section that holds the inflator hose so its not positioned right in my face?
Secondly I'd be interested to know if the Zeagle backplate would work with this wing? Is it compatible with people as tall as me or is it made in a long cut? Also what is done with the little flaps with the plastic clips on the wing if its switched to a Zeagle BP?
Any advice is appreciated. I LOVE the build quality and ruggedness of this BC and its great for travel but I've exhausted all ideas for getting it to balance better as is.
Thanks
I currently own a Size LG Stiletto BC and am having an issue with fit that I would like some advice about. I am 6'4" tall and slim built. The waist of my bc fits perfect but the shoulder section seems quite short to me. I wonder if changing over to an XL shoulder section would lengthen the BC overall and solve my issues?
The biggest problem I have is that I have to wear the BC very high so that the cummerbund is basically around my lower ribs, rather than my waist. I also have to mount my tank VERY high in the bc to get my head trimmed downward so I'm not upright in the water column. Even wearing it in this fashion the little velcro loop that holds the inflator hose rests atop my shoulders so the inflator hose is sticking almost straight up and into the side of my mask. Sadly the shop I bought it from assured me it was the right fit for me when I bought it and as I purchased it as my 1st BC out of certification it took me a while to figure out that the issue wasn't just me but the BC sizing.
Basically I'd like to know if:
1. Would the XL shoulder section allow me to wear the BC lower and stay in trim or would lowering the weight section shift too much weight toward my waist making it impossible to trim level.
2. How much does a replacement shoulder section cost? Hate to spend a bunch and find out it still doesn't fit...
3. Would the larger shoulder section significantly lengthen the section that holds the inflator hose so its not positioned right in my face?
Secondly I'd be interested to know if the Zeagle backplate would work with this wing? Is it compatible with people as tall as me or is it made in a long cut? Also what is done with the little flaps with the plastic clips on the wing if its switched to a Zeagle BP?
Any advice is appreciated. I LOVE the build quality and ruggedness of this BC and its great for travel but I've exhausted all ideas for getting it to balance better as is.
Thanks