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Old 11-25-2002, 11:41 AM   #1
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BC's

Every time I forget my F'ing weight belt, I am ready to upgrade to a weight integrated BC. Anyway, Leisurepro has a dacor nautica ($175), and a Sherwood Freedom ($199) on sale right now.

Anyone have any input/feedback about these models?

Thanks in advance,
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Old 11-25-2002, 11:58 AM   #2
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No info on those

But have you considered going to a backplate rig where the weight IS the backpack?

In warm water ditchable weight may not even be needed if you have the correct plate assy.

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Old 11-25-2002, 01:37 PM   #3
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The only problem I have found with my weight integrated BC is that it so heavy that it is a real pain to don or lift over the side of the boat after the dive.I take a lot of weight to sink and dive large steel tanks so the darn thing weighs a ton.I am probably going to end up with most of my weight on a belt and use only enough in the BC to keep my trim right.
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Old 11-25-2002, 03:11 PM   #4
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Fred:

Does you BP support doubles? Will it work with explorer wings?
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Old 11-25-2002, 05:09 PM   #5
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yes and yes

Actually I think it fits doubles a bit better than most plates due to the contact angle.

Of course I am a bit biased.



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