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Old 25-04-08, 10:52 AM
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I've got a Dive LX, but I've got to say I'm not getting along with it as well as intended. Each BCD has it's flaws I think.
The Diva does give fantastic lift capacity, and it does fit very well on a single tank, and is nice and high up, so there's really good access to your weightbelt in an emergency. However, the straps are no good in that they don't give enough slack when you want to put it on - great when its on, but I always need someone to help my left arm in!
The pockets are also uselessly small, as they're taken up by integrated weight space - I don't use integrated weights, as they're a faff for RIB diving, so the pockets just there for prettyness. I will definitely not be able to twin up on the Diva, and because of the half wing/half stab design, its difficult to get all of the air out on the surface using the vent. This results in shoulder dumping for quick entry, and a jacket full of water at the end of the dive. It also interferes a little with my suit inflate.
I'm sure for some people the Diva would be ideal, but I'm afraid not for me, and I wouldn't recommend it to other club members...
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