I would recommend this bc if you like back inflates and very minimalistic design. I have a video on the knight hawk. It was my first bc. th-cam.com/video/ocj13CP8GeQ/w-d-xo.html
Hi! Whats the weight of the bcd? I saw from 2.2 to 2.7kg for a M... Have enought lift for a 7mm semidry suit with steel tank in 12° waters? I dont know what will be the "minimum" bcd lift will need: 10k 13kg, 15.. . Thanks
I’m sorry I do not know the weight of the bcd. However, I have dove it with a steel 133 (around 42-44lbs) without ever needing to fully inflate. The lift is 29.2lbs/13.2kg. Using a 7mm neoprene semidry suit should increase your flotation. I’ve never used anything more than a 5mm and the floatation was ridiculous. The water shouldn’t be a significant factor but colder water actually give you more upward thrust. I hope this answers your question
@@prestonsawicki7517 if it is for a class, I would probably just use a weight belt. But dive rite does have some quick release weight pockets you can add that are small. Make sure you use a slide to keep it from moving around though.
I personally use hose clips like the ones in the link below and I got rid of my gauges when recreation diving. I use a air integrated hoseless computer. Check out the shearwater Teric if you want the best. If you want to keep standard gauges, the hose clip works well with those too of try a retractor for your gauges. www.divers-supply.com/trident-dual-hose-holder-with-clip-black-49163.html www.divers-supply.com/shearwater-teric-wrist-dive-computer-with-swift-ai-transmitter.html www.divers-supply.com/trident-high-force-retractor-with-brass-snap.html
Just bought one w/ air2. Excited to get it in the water
any specific reason for choosing this over say. a typical backplate and wing?
Would you recommend this over other bcs? I have an old knighthawk now, what should I expect?
I would recommend this bc if you like back inflates and very minimalistic design. I have a video on the knight hawk. It was my first bc.
th-cam.com/video/ocj13CP8GeQ/w-d-xo.html
Hi! Whats the weight of the bcd? I saw from 2.2 to 2.7kg for a M...
Have enought lift for a 7mm semidry suit with steel tank in 12° waters? I dont know what will be the "minimum" bcd lift will need: 10k 13kg, 15.. .
Thanks
I’m sorry I do not know the weight of the bcd. However, I have dove it with a steel 133 (around 42-44lbs) without ever needing to fully inflate. The lift is 29.2lbs/13.2kg. Using a 7mm neoprene semidry suit should increase your flotation. I’ve never used anything more than a 5mm and the floatation was ridiculous. The water shouldn’t be a significant factor but colder water actually give you more upward thrust. I hope this answers your question
Great video. I did have a question though. If you had to put a quick release weight pocket on, what would you recommend?
I added non quick release weight pockets to mine. I have never heard of anyone diving within their ability needing to dump weights
@@scubajon8849 I actually need it for a class, so of there is anything you can think of I'd appreciate it, but regardless you video was great
@@prestonsawicki7517 if it is for a class, I would probably just use a weight belt. But dive rite does have some quick release weight pockets you can add that are small. Make sure you use a slide to keep it from moving around though.
@@prestonsawicki7517 www.divegearexpress.com/bcs/weight-systems
@@scubajon8849 I appreciate it. Your advice has been most helpful
How do you attach the Gauge and the alternate to this so they’re not too floppy?
I personally use hose clips like the ones in the link below and I got rid of my gauges when recreation diving. I use a air integrated hoseless computer. Check out the shearwater Teric if you want the best. If you want to keep standard gauges, the hose clip works well with those too of try a retractor for your gauges.
www.divers-supply.com/trident-dual-hose-holder-with-clip-black-49163.html
www.divers-supply.com/shearwater-teric-wrist-dive-computer-with-swift-ai-transmitter.html
www.divers-supply.com/trident-high-force-retractor-with-brass-snap.html