Halcyon Eclipse wing review in DIVE mag...

[Mark Chase]

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (Skipper @ Dec. 15 2003,21:22)]Love it or hate it the kit confirguration and attitude which goes hand in hand with DIR works at whatever level you dive at.

Now I know why you sold the YBOD

You have crossed to the dark side. Christ M8 you will be on a low fat diet next.

Mark Chase

[David Wallace]

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (Mark Chase @ Dec. 15 2003,22:13)]

Now I know why you sold the YBOD

You have crossed to the dark side. Christ M8 you will be on a low fat diet next.

Mark Chase

I am always on a low fat diet  
It's the real ales that prevent me from losing any weight  
and all the customers who insist on buying me a pint after diving

[And]

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (Mark @ Dec. 15 2003,17:12)]Has anyone seen this drivel? 4 out of 10 for performance because the 6lb S/Steel backplate was 'too heavy' and it is impossible to adjust the harness while it is being worn and wearing thick gloves.  

<font color='#000080'>Hi

He is right actually, you can't adjust the harness whilst wearing it and with thick gloves. The 4 out of 10 mark is for the reviewers performance isn't it?

C'mon what did you expect? It is Dive Mag, where BSAC, Beards, and Buddy BC's rule

Keep DIR as DIR, its a whole package, not just a wing and harness. I don't know what came over UE to send them one for review Brain Fart perhaps?

Andy

[Dominic]

The review has been slated on the BSAC forum as well, for those of you who don't visit it.

I'm amazed that BSAC aren't insisting on Dive bucking its ideas up - practically everyone admits it's substandard.

[Mark]

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (Dominic @ Dec. 16 2003,10:00)]I'm amazed that BSAC aren't insisting on Dive bucking its ideas up - practically everyone admits it's substandard.

<font color='#000080'>While picking holes in the current issue cover photo I noticed that the mag claims to be 'The Magazine Diving Deserves'. That sounds like some kind of punishment if you ask me. What did diving ever do to deserve DIVE?

[Fraser]

I must admit for a UK diving magazine they seem to clear off a lot, there aren't always a great deal of UK articles.

As for the Eclipse, I love mine. But I agree with Bob, without the relevant training it could be more than a little awkward. However it is extremely well made, one of the best quality pieces of dive kit I own, which justifies the price (I think!)

Cheers,

Fraser.

[siltmonkey]

Even if the price isn't justified it's more justified than the price of the women's BC they review - £459!!!!



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[Fraser]

Wow, does it double as a RIB or something? &nbsp;

[David Wallace]

Originally Posted by [b

Quote[/b] (Fraser @ Dec. 16 2003,12:10)]Wow, does it double as a RIB or something?  

no - but it works as a dougnut to be towed behind the rib

[yellowduke]

I have an interest in the concepts of DIR but don't subscribe to the whole deal so I won't be nailing my colours to their flagpole. &nbsp;I have the fundamentals book and think it is pretty good and worth a look by any diver. &nbsp;I do subscribe to the long hose and my kit is configured that way.
Getting back on thread I have read JB's review of the Eclipse in Diver and I would say it is fair and informative. &nbsp;Can't comment on the BSAC mag article as I rarely buy it. &nbsp;This wing is reduced at dirdirect.com at the moment if anyone is tempted!

Jim