> I am leaning towards the Halcyon since it follows the Hogarth
> single piece
> of webbing design, but have looked at the OMS and see some
> features that
> look appealing.  Since my tougher dives will be from a
> rocking boat, is it
> difficult to don/doff the Halcyon BP/Harness?  I have been
> told by a few of
> the local instructors they prefer the OMS since it has a
> quick release and
> view that 2" buckle as a minimal point of failure.  The OMS
> does have too
> many D-rings and I would take the excess off.

In the UK we have conditions similar to this. I have also dived using
my rig from RHIBs. I have had no problem with the fact the I do not have
a break in the shoulder strap.  This includes removing the kit in the water
for boats with no ladder.



> 2)  Any opinions on the Scuba-Pro Pure Tek wing?
Never seen one, I have the DR classic, which I bought before the Halcyons
came out.
If I was to replace it, I'd go Halcyon. Among other things, the outer bag is
thicker.

>  I have read
> some posts on rec.scuba about problems with the Halcyon power
> inflator and
> that many people have replaced it.

Not sure about this, I'm not on rec.scuba, my DR inflator leaks (slightly)
when I inflate I am awaiting the replacement as we type. The onflator in
question
was a 'generic' type SF1000, I think.

hth

Paul

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