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Scuba Forum / General / October 2003Opinions Please: SeaQuest Pro QD
Hi all I am in the throes of purchasing a new BCD and have been quite taken by the SeaQuest Pro QD. Although there are a couple of reviews on the net, they aren't particularly comprehensive. I'd like some opinions from those that have used them before. Ta Simon >Hi all > >I am in the throes of purchasing a new BCD and have been quite taken by the >SeaQuest Pro QD. Although there are a couple of reviews on the net, they >aren't particularly comprehensive. I'd like some opinions from those that >have used them before. Comfy but limited - the plastic backplate is sewn onto the BC, rather than threaded on with webbing. It has holes drilled for twinsets, but I've never used one with them, as it didn't appear sturdy enough. I did however like the way the shoulder clips swivelled, allowing the diver to breathe a little more easily when the BC is fully inflated. Not a bad buy, if you take this into account.  Signatureferret "He leads me beside quiet waters ICQ 163264 He restores my soul" - Ps 23:2 "Follow, lead or get off the shotline" Make spammers pay... use CruelMail >Hi all > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > >Simon Simon, I have the Pro QD+ with Surelock weights and love it. Very comfortable. the only potential problem is that unless you require a large size, the integrated weight pouches are a bit small (only hold 5Kg each) if smaller than medium-large. Dom --- Dominic LeGros There are only two ways to deal with bearaucrats... Stealth and sudden violence Boutro Boutros Gali I've now narrowed my choice down to the SQ Balance and the SQ Pro QD+, but never having dived with a rear-inflate BC, I'm not sure which one to go for, and the LDS doesn't have either for rental to try them out. Both fit really nicely... Any advice? As a matter of interest, how many people with integrated weight systems still use a weightbelt to carry at least a little weight? Simon > >Hi all > > [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > Stealth and sudden violence > Boutro Boutros Gali Hmm... I don't use weight integrated, but with a 5mm suit I'd have to if in a med-lg BCD of that brand, 2 pockets holding 5 each kg make 10 kg, in a 5 mm suit I require 13.5Kg. wearing a 2-3mm suit, I wouldn't need weights in a belt. If I ever get one of them, I hope a large fits. it's either that or diet to eliminate some of the blubber I carry, since fat floats. lol rhys "Simon" <telkomsa107700@NOSPAM.telkom.net> wrote > As a matter of interest, how many people with integrated weight systems > still use a weightbelt to carry at least a little weight? > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > > > Dom > I've now narrowed my choice down to the SQ Balance and the SQ Pro QD+, but > never having dived with a rear-inflate BC, I'm not sure which one to go for, > and the LDS doesn't have either for rental to try them out. Both fit really > nicely... Just food for thought, but how can you tell they both fit nicely if you've never used them in water? > Any advice? Find a dive store that will allow you to rent / borrow the equipment or at least has a pool so you can test it out before buying it. > As a matter of interest, how many people with integrated weight systems > still use a weightbelt to carry at least a little weight? I use the Zeagle Ranger (w/ integrated weights) and I do NOT carry/wear a weight belt. I did however get two weight pouches to attach to my tank to counteract the surface bouyancy issues inherent in rear inflation devices. These are non ditchable, but if I am at depth I should be neutrally bouyant and dropping just a few pounds should be enough to start a rapid assent (if required). > Simon > [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > > Stealth and sudden violence > > Boutro Boutros Gali "Chris Guynn" <chrisguynn@sbcglobal.N.O.S.P.A.M.net> entertained us with: :Find a dive store that will allow you to rent / borrow the equipment or at :least has a pool so you can test it out before buying it. What if there are none anywhere close to where he lives? What if there is one, but it doesn't carry the BCs he is considering? Dan Bracuk As Big Ben said to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, I've got the time if you've got the inclination. The Best of Rec.Scuba http://www.pathcom.com/~bracuk/RecScuba/ > "Chris Guynn" <chrisguynn@sbcglobal.N.O.S.P.A.M.net> entertained us with: > :Find a dive store that will allow you to rent / borrow the equipment or at > :least has a pool so you can test it out before buying it. > > What if there are none anywhere close to where he lives? Ummm... take a trip somewhere where their is one and they carry them? Or, find a buddy who has one and will let you borrow it... > What if there is one, but it doesn't carry the BCs he is considering? see above. > Dan Bracuk > As Big Ben said to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, I've got the time if you've got the inclination. [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > http://www.newsfeeds.com - The #1 Newsgroup Service in the World! > -----== Over 100,000 Newsgroups - 19 Different Servers! =----- Simon" <telkomsa107700@NOSPAM.telkom.net> entertained us with: :I've now narrowed my choice down to the SQ Balance and the SQ Pro QD+, but :never having dived with a rear-inflate BC, I'm not sure which one to go for, :and the LDS doesn't have either for rental to try them out. Both fit really :nicely... :Any advice? Buy one. Dan Bracuk As Big Ben said to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, I've got the time if you've got the inclination. The Best of Rec.Scuba http://www.pathcom.com/~bracuk/RecScuba/ I have a Seaquest Pro QD and love it. Lots of features, comfortable, and durable. I have 3 BC's and I dive the Pro QD the most. I use my DUI for Tech Diving and teaching, but my Seaquest goes on all my trips. Get it. You won't be sorry. Dave Apple SSI Specialty Instructor 10455 > Hi all > [quoted text clipped - 6 lines] > > Simon >Subject: Opinions Please: SeaQuest Pro QD Have had one for 2 or 3 years, love it. However, used only for recreational diving - no doubles, stages, etc. Best BC I have ever owned. brightdivr@aol.com (BrightDivr) entertained us with: :Best BC I have ever owned. What were the other ones? Dan Bracuk As Big Ben said to the Leaning Tower of Pisa, I've got the time if you've got the inclination. The Best of Rec.Scuba http://www.pathcom.com/~bracuk/RecScuba/ |
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