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Kazlikesshoes
15-07-2008, 17:04
After using my club's borrowed BCD (made for blokes, cos of where the damned chest strap is!) I think it's time I bought my own. I'm leaning towards a Seaquest Diva LXT which is in my budget of around £230ish. Any other recommendations from experienced lady divers please?
Shiv37
15-07-2008, 17:56
Peronally I use a Northen Diver Guardian, which is a male BC but have never found this an issue with my femanine curves either over a semidry or dry suit. I find that a sharp pair of scissors dispenses with an unwanted chest strap quite easily :D

The only other jacket I have ever used is a Buddy Commando and again no problem. Try the club BC without the chest strap done up it might give you a better idea and if it works for you and then you will have much more choice of BC's and price comparisons
tropical_shark
15-07-2008, 18:57
I used borrowed Buddy bcd from uni! Very reliable and i dont have a problem with the chest strap but i wear a size bigger as i want the 12 litre tank rather than the 10, also there isnt normally enough smalls to go around!
PeteM
15-07-2008, 19:15
After using my club's borrowed BCD (made for blokes, cos of where the damned chest strap is!) I think it's time I bought my own. I'm leaning towards a Seaquest Diva LXT which is in my budget of around £230ish. Any other recommendations from experienced lady divers please?

Wife and two friends both have Diva's and love them. Go with that
Janine Syd
16-07-2008, 13:34
I'd agree with Pete. Bought my Diva 8 years ago and love it! Moved on to twinset now. Diva is fine for my single 12 - plenty of lift.

Only comment I would have about the Diva is that although it is a BCD, it has a "wing" style bladder, which some people do not like as all the buoyancy is at your back. I have never had an issue with this, though.

See if you can try one before you buy. I would certainly buy it again though, I love it! :)

Janine
bakerstreet
17-07-2008, 10:44
As others have said, go with the SeaQuest. Has a good rep as a dedicated female BCD.

My OH has a Buddy Commando TD and she has no complaints :)

I wouldn't go for the Northern Dver. I've seen a couple after a few years and I wasn't that impressed with the quality.
Kazlikesshoes
18-07-2008, 18:53
Thanks folks. I reckon the Diva wins the war!

Will order one in time for our club diving in Pembrokeshire (can't wait!) and give myself time to try it out in the pool.

:D