Transpac/OMS IQ vs a BC

[letsgodiving]

Ok here is a question for the BP/W hog harness brigade:

I have seen plenty of threads about which BP/W set up to buy on various forums, I have even asked for advise myself. When people mention the soft style harnesses like Tanspac or OMS IQ the response is usually get an hog and SS instead.

I am mainly looking at the OMS and Transpac to get away from the clutter of a BC. I also want to keep it as light as possible for traveling so the SS and STA isn't appealing.

So which is better (i.e improves the diving experience), a good quality lightweight BC OR a rig using the Traspac/OMS IQ.

[skdvr]

I do not know anything about the two that you suggested but have you looked into the DSS Kydex plate? Very lite

Phil

[letsgodiving]

Originally Posted by skdvr

I do not know anything about the two that you suggested but have you looked into the DSS Kydex plate? Very lite

Phil

I looked at it but an aluminum BP is about half the price. Dive Rite do an ABS BP, as anyone seen than?

[MelC]

Originally Posted by letsgodiving

Ok here is a question for the BP/W hog harness brigade:

I have seen plenty of threads about which BP/W set up to buy on various forums, I have even asked for advise myself. When people mention the soft style harnesses like Tanspac or OMS IQ the response is usually get an hog and SS instead.

I am mainly looking at the OMS and Transpac to get away from the clutter of a BC. I also want to keep it as light as possible for traveling so the SS and STA isn't appealing.

So which is better (i.e improves the diving experience), a good quality lightweight BC OR a rig using the Traspac/OMS IQ.

I have a Transpac and it is great. More adjustable than your average BC. Back inflate for great trim. Weight integrated. Modular so you can replace individual pieces if you have any issues. Versatile since you can switch wings in and out to suit your lift needs. Finally, it disassembles and assembles easily allowing you to pack it really compactly for travel.

Mel

[Silverlode]

Revisiting the thread. Has/Does no one here dive with the OMS IQ?

[azdiver]

for those with the transpac, how much does it weigh fully assembled? i'm trying to deide on what to get for tropical dives outside the us. would like to be able to carry all my gear, camera equipment and clothing on the plane with 2 the carryons allowed!

[FroggDVR]

I dive an IQ and love it. After seeing enough people struggle to get out their hog harness I went for the IQ.

I have been diving it for a few years now and do not regret it. As I get older the flexability in my sholders has gotten less. I do plenty of things to keep the sholders limber but heck I am a little older.

I dive a 45 and a 94 dual bladder wings. the 45 is for trips w/ single tanks. the 94 is for here or anytime the doubles get wet.t

It is a very versatile harness. It fits many body types and sizes. Very very compfy. I forget it is even on when in the water. It is strong enough to carry your doubles to the boat on your back. From what I told you woould not want to do this with lesser harnesses.

Happy Diving

[azdiver]

OK.... now that i'm starting to look into bp/w, just what is an IQ (am i'm not talking about intelligence quotient!)....

[FroggDVR]

An IQ is an OMS IQ harness.

[adv_diver1]

WOW.... I feel really dumb. I don't know what the heck you all are talking about.

I never used or seen anything but a BC... well I saw a rebreather used on TV once. Man... I need some classes to catch up.

Do we still use the dive tables to calc our dives or has that been replaced as well??