Quote: (Originally Posted by
decoweenie)
You have just done your MOD-2 so some of these might be applicable to you, but keep in mind...
If the weight is correct right now u/w (i.e. neutral) with your set-up, what would (dry) lighter weight benefit you ?
If the intention to use the BOV as the medium to get off the unit while getting the OC from the stage, why do you need the absolute best breathing 2nd-stage on it ?
On the other hand, having a smaller surface will help reducing drag, and subsequent effort to bite, when scootering.
Hey Deco, The lighter weight has a number of benefits including jaw fatigue but if it were to come down to having a lighter BOV with decreased performance I will take the old unit over the lighter one. If I am going to bail out I am going to keep the BOV in my mouth the whole time as I have the bailout connected in via the manifold. No more loop floating around your eyes and getting in the way for extended periods.
If you have a scooter and are worried about the drag then go for what works for you.....But looking at the unit I don't think there will be a lot of difference.
Lance