caribdiver Posted July 21, 2006 #1 Share Posted July 21, 2006 How about some ideas/suggestions on a BCD for both my wife and myself (XL and XS). We are looking for BCDs that meet three criteria: 1. Travel well: don't weigh much and fold up small. 2. Aren't expensive: basic BCD; no bells and whistles wanted. 3. Have a good rep for durability. We only make a dozen or so dives a year and we only plan to dive clear, warm, salty water; and mostly on cruises. (no more caves, quarries and muddy cold lakes! Ha!). Thanks in advance for your thoughts and your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearJT Posted July 23, 2006 #2 Share Posted July 23, 2006 How about some ideas/suggestions on a BCD for both my wife and myself (XL and XS). We are looking for BCDs that meet three criteria: 1. Travel well: don't weigh much and fold up small. 2. Aren't expensive: basic BCD; no bells and whistles wanted. 3. Have a good rep for durability. We only make a dozen or so dives a year and we only plan to dive clear, warm, salty water; and mostly on cruises. (no more caves, quarries and muddy cold lakes! Ha!). Thanks in advance for your thoughts and your help! One of the mags, Skin Diver I think, just did a report on basic BCDs. The "winners" were around $300+, as in "Less is More". :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmdchiefthom Posted July 25, 2006 #3 Share Posted July 25, 2006 You might check out the Aeris Reefrider as a great lightweight BC. My wife uses one when we travel and she just loves it, and I don't mind carrying it.;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare WesW Posted July 25, 2006 #4 Share Posted July 25, 2006 CD, pls see the link below; 11 featherweight BC's http://www.scubadiving.com/gear/buoyancy_compensators/traveling_light/ Recommend Sea Quest passport, 5lb+, scored highest in packability--has its own mesh pocket to "fold the bcd up small" good luck, r/wes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
techdiver Posted July 31, 2006 #5 Share Posted July 31, 2006 I use a Zeagle Escape, got it after the back plate got broken in transit on the BC I was using. Since it has no backplate I have no more worries. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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