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BP and WINGS or BC - Earl Cutter - 03-31-2003 Hello everyone, I am new to this sport and to this site and am enjoying both, My long term goals include tech diving and I want to try to avoid replacing equipment as I advance. So I was hoping to get anyone else's opinion on particular set-ups. THANKS ! Earl Re:BP and WINGS or BC - jasondbaker - 03-31-2003 Your stated goal pretty much answers your gear question. I see a backplate and wing in your future. If you are unsure about specific gear go to your diveshop and rent a backplate setup. I know that some diveshops, such as Scuba Dive & Travel, have programs designed for recreational divers that would like to adopt some "technical" diving gear (see their H2 program). Re:BP and WINGS or BC - tcjtn0 - 03-31-2003 Yes sir...I switched from BC to BP/W config. Jason is right , call SD&T and ask about their H2 program (Scuba Dive and Travel). I liked the "get rid of the BCD shimmy" and the compactness of the setup. (In my case) Tanx...Jean Re:BP and WINGS or BC - Freedive WI - 03-31-2003 Back plate/ wing and don't look back. Jon Re:BP and WINGS or BC - nomads - 03-31-2003 Earl, Why don't you plan to come to Crosby on 4/26-4/27 and check out everyone's setup? Re:BP and WINGS or BC - jasondbaker - 03-31-2003 Jean, you switched to a bp+wing? What did you buy? Re:BP and WINGS or BC - Earl Cutter - 03-31-2003 I really appreciate everyones feedback I also called Richard @ SD&T and intend to go in and talk to him soon seemed like a real helpful guy. Re:BP and WINGS or BC - DanL - 03-31-2003 Jean, Wow - BP and wing? When? I'll have one soon too - can't wait. On the drysuit - DUI 350TLS probably the way to go. Expensive, but look for a deal. Scuba Daddy's has some rental TLS's in good shape for under $1k. Note - I'll have some spring straps for you soon....see your messages. Earl, Any tech interest at all, go BP/wing and no extra junk. The DIR model is a simple, efficient equipment configuration and will save you a lot of trial and error. Re:BP and WINGS or BC - tcjtn0 - 04-01-2003 Its a single/tank config with a OMS bladder (the smaller of the two...I am not sure of the size but it has plenty of lift for what I need it for). Backplate is alum and 4 D-rings on the webbing harness (I even have some nice and comfy shoulder straps). Waiting for some upper weight pockets to come into SD&T. Rich has been super in setting the system up for me. I am very new at this so forgive me for not giving you all the right details on my setup. I have to get my stuff out of the console and onto my wrist but at least I can clip my console onto my harness now. And of course , long hose. I really love having my alt A/S right where I can get at it. I have been doing a lot of Out-of-Air practicing so I can get that reg exchange automatic (Its getting there). Sorry for the lengthy statement. I like nomads statment, come up to Crosby and see !!!! Thanks again...Jean ;D P.S. And thanks Dan!!!! Re:BP and WINGS or BC - Earl Cutter - 04-03-2003 Just wondering if anyone has had any experience with deep outdoors BP/Wings Thanks, Earl |