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Bought a Mares Rock Pro BCD, and 1 year later, I regret it, should have seen this video 1 year ago, Wing BCD is far better, but the first wing I will buy I will make sure it can handle a backplate for doubles as well, wanted to mount 2x 10 liter on my back.

I started diving in 1998 with a jacket BC and around 2005 bought a wing BC, "wow " was my first dive with it. I like that the front is very open with this style BC so not a lot of crap to deal with. I will never go back to a jacket BC. Buy once, cry once.

Can you please list them and organize by right and left while I could capture most it was hard due to the divers accent and quality of sound recording

What size is this smb please? I want to buy one

Too right. I started my son in a wing and backplate set up. He’s 15 and big. Fabulous free diver but not comfortable in scuba. I figured the rental jackets just weren’t comfortable for him, hence the wing and bp. Happy as Larry! Totally into his diving and very very happy to be diving with him. I’ve been using the Xdeep set up for a few years and absolutely love it - after 20 years of my faithful jacket - which finally died on a fast negative descent crazy rush in the Philippines! Last dive of the visit. 🥵

Can the Halcyon Carbon Fibre Single Tank Adapter adapt to the normal size back plate? I’m having difficulties stabilising my tank with the built in the carbon single adapter. My tank ends up tilting to the left of my body. Any recommendations on how to change that? Or improve the fit? I have the adventurer pro carbon bpw 😌

Well i guess im taking mine straight back to the store

Love the jacket

Thanks

Can the bungee at the bottom be replaced? Mine is starting to not hold as well as it’s been stretching out over the years.

Attach a strap to your handheld light and the problem is solved for a lot less money.

I hire halcyon wing BCD once at one of the dive shop for 2 dives last year, When the first time I wear it feels different as I often use Jacket BCD and one of the dive guide said to me that you dont need putting too much weight. As soon as I dive I notice that it’s good for the trim. I agree with this guy regarding to the sizing. Halcyon does not need size, like a traditional Jacket BCD where you have to find a correct sizes that fit on your body. As long I found the right plate for the BCD. Hopefully it’s a good choice for me as I am currently working out for a weight loss.

I agree 100%

thanks for this interesting video..and I'm really convinced about BWP BCD.. here's a question , I'm 170CM , 65KG use SEAC Jacket BCD Xs size.. which Backplate size I should buy based on your experience with both BCD Styles.. thanks in advance for your opinion

how different is a backplate and wing from a back inflate bcd?

May you pls give me a link where I can buy this or the name of this I am going diving soon so this seems useful.😊

If thats such a great feature, then why are they selling the same thing basically without the cord? Also a basic backup light should do the trick for the price halcyon is asking. Lets be real... Its not cave diving...

The more I see of her the more I consider her a role model. Obviously she is also a great musician.

Best Wing ever, bought one for my GF too, we LOVE it...

The Halcyon gear does look good. I like the extra burn time of a corded light and the fact that the weight of that battery isn't on your hand anymore. Having said that, batteries are getting better all the time and my Apex gives 27Ah/98Wh in a 500g canister. That's just 250g net in the water for up to 14 hours of light. Snuggled up in the spine of my wing it also makes no noticealbe difference to trim. And yes I too have dropped a light, fortunately onto the flat side of a wreck at only 20m!

Many advanced trainers would disagree with your last demonstration- as after you pass your belt through for use you will have 3 layers of belt clasping down and many people complain of buckle coming loose while driving - which turns into a royal pain.

Been using a Scubapro Classic vest-style BCD for 30 years and it is perfection.

I recently bought the scubapro hydros and its a wing right it works perfect for me

When you night dive a back up light is a must

The biggest draw back of a wing is at the surface, it wants to push your face in the water and you have to work to keep vertical.

It’s 3k for a light. If you’re caving then yes.

Did placing the canister on your waist band require you to place some weight on the other side of your waistband to maintain good trim? My canister is 11.4” tall, 2.6” diameter and weighs 4.6 lbs. great for SM and bungeed to my butt plate, but want to use it with my BP&W using a single back mounted cylinder while diving with my kids. Is it practical with the size of this canister? Thanks

When i started with my OW i had a traditional jacket...problem is i was a big guy around my belly at this time. So there where a lot of refitting straps under water etc and still the jacket BCD rolled around me sometimes and i rlly had to fight for a trim.... thats not fun when you learn diving, was about to call it after the 3th dive then my instructor gave me his wing style jacket.... what to say i was hooked to diving since then :D

Or you could just buy a backup light, a second battery and use a Goodman handle with Bungee on your wrist. I see and agree with your point on burntime in Overhead environment. But just to not drop a light buy one for 600$, no thank you.

I wish there was a polka dot, marimekko pattern or more in-vogue prints!

If you mostly dive in warm water with a 3 mm wetsuit, Jacket bcd are perfect. Colder water using thicker wetsuits And Drysuits ,along with doubles or side mount require wing and plate set up. So it's really about what works best for you. My preference is oms

Not a corded light, but what's yall's thoughts on Bigblue lights? Button press models. Thanks!

is there a bulge on the torp right?

Wing=no pockets, no D-rings

nice, clear & quick

Brilliant!

I want to work for a company like yours one day. That is my real dream! ❤ - Rook

I would like to rent one to try. Any suggestions where in Southern 7:22 Florida?

Thank you! Super helpful and constructive, supporting my decision to go with backplate 😊

I did my open water 20 course and i did the hole thing on a blackplate and wing

I recently switched to a bp&w. My problem is the difficulty of getting in and out of the straps. Not sure if they are too tight or not adjusted right. Also my chest strap doesn’t reach across my chest. I wear a Drysuit so maybe I need a longer chest strap. Just trying to figure it out

I think you nailed it on the head, sir. I'm a newer diver and shortly after I certified OW, I purchased a whole kit that included a jacket BCD. 2 years later and I just purchased a BPW. I have lost about 6 pounds of weight (freshwater) because of all the air I can now release. My trim is so much better. I'm so glad I finally got one.

There is the Mares Bolt BCD that is almost like a wing.

Will you folks be making a tutorial for H-75p? :)

Nico, I'm an older diver who used to dive in college and then as it happens, life interceded and I stopped diving for a while. I used to have a Dacor Chameleon jacket BCD (yes, that's how old I am). When I think back to my diving experiences with it, I realize that I hated it. Couldn't stand the big bulky pockets, it felt constricting and no matter how snug the shoulder straps or the cummerbund was, it would ride up on me. And also in retrospect, I realized my trim was terrible with the jacket. I think the only reason a lot of beginner divers are sold jacket style BCD's is that it keeps you more upright at the surface when going back to the boat or shore. But this time around, I want to explore the backplate/wing or a jacket/backplate/wing hybrid like the Hydros Pro or Aqualung Rogue. Thanks for the video!

Totally agree!! I got my OW last year, trained and tested in a jacket - HATED it instantly. When I asked about wings, "well they require additional training. " I believed the BS, so I purchased a jacket. After several dives that felt more like work than fun, I tried a wing. I wanted to cry for joy. It was the first time I felt like I was floating underwater. Perfect trim and I could move and finally hover. At last I did not feel like I was falling (helped me fix my weighting issue), fighting my equipment, or getting knocked in the head, and flailing like a landed guppy. Last week, I purchased a back inflate that feels tailored for me on deck and invisible underwater. Find a dive shop that will start you with a wing/back inflate. It might cost a little extra, but it is worth it.

Weird design. You guys should make a much smaller logo, this is obnoxious!

Thank you

I dive a completely stripped Mares Hybrid ProTec which is practically a wing style BCD so IMHO you don't need necessarily to buy an expensive BP/W for a rec diving (tec diving is a different story). Less flexible than a harness ( in case u gain some weight🙂) for sure but more tweakable than a standard full jacket BCD

I don't understand why the down dump is facing down on wings and not up like bcd jacket.