Hi

Can anyone recommend a good but affordable BCD?

Thanks in advance....

BW

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Hi BW.
In answer to the BCD question, I've tried a few, when learning and also hire kit when on holiday. I've ended up with the Seaquest Pro QD. I can't recommend it highly enough. It's totally bombproof, got a plethora of D rings and has various other little things going for it such as pre positioned knife attachment points, a hole on the left pocket that a retractor can be fitted through for your SPG (keeping it nice and tidy) and also some other little add ons such as the Surface Observation Signal (SOS), a SMB that attaches directly to the rear of the BCD.
There are othe stab jackets out there that are equally as good I quess but I swear by mine. Check out the two addresses below.

http://www.aqualung.com/uk/content/view/241/9/
http://www.aqualung.com/uk/content/view/80/284/

Hope it's of use and happy diving.

Shiney

Great, sounds good, thanks for the links Shiney!

I agree with Shiney, the PRO QD is a good bcd, I have the previous model and most of the other instructors and divemasters at the dive centre I worked at had a PRO QD. I did want this new version but couldn't justify buying it when my bcd was only bought in 2008 and still in good condition. 2 of the divemaster trainees at the shop bought them as well. it has decent size pockets for putting things in and plenty of D rings.

Hi,

I'd look at a Scubapro T-Black as it's well built, not too bulky for your suitcase, comfortable and will last a lifetime.

Mark