Quote: (Originally Posted by
ScubaDadMiami)

Still very much worth it though. It is not a problem removing and replacing the tanks while in the water, or removing to hand up to the boat. It is only a problem when gearing up out of the water. Like everything else in diving, it does have a trade off.
Since when were stage / bailout bottles NOT a problem when gearing up out of the water without an Armadillo

- I find under the counterlung d-rings help somewhat but its still a helluva lot easier in-water.