28 Apr 2005 12:44:43

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Mares Syncro 840?

Can someone tell me what this bcd is like for a relative beginner (OWD certified)? I've goggled it but haven't come up with much that helps. The longest 'description' I found was in Russian <g > thanks Neil

29 Apr 2005 07:14:08

Tony Howard

Re: Mares Syncro 840?

Unless you want to start off the way you will (probably) end up diving, and that is with a nice simple backplate and wing (the best system IMNSHO), then the Syncro 840 is a good standard BCD, always assuming it's in good condition. It does not have stupid bits like integrated weights, self adjusting 'powered' cylinder bands or any other useless fitments, however it is comfortable, strong , decent size pockets and has sufficient lift for all UK single cylinder diving. This was made in the days before Mares started down the fashion and marketing bandwagon of putting on as many bits with three letter acronyms as possible, and just concentrated on making quality, rugged and well designed kit. I had one for a few years when I returned to diving about eight years ago, my wife also had the very similar Syncro Platinum. If your buying second-hand then give it a full check over. Fully inflate it and make sure that all the buttons on the inflator work smoothly and that it does not lose pressure, even when left for an hour. Make sure all the dumps and over pressure valves work OK, including the pull down one within the corrugated inflator hose and the rear 'bum' dump. Mares fitted one of the best inflators on this model, both comfortable to use and reliable, but with age even this can become tired and could need a service. If all is well then its probably worth between £100 to £150 S/H as they were about £275 new price. Hope that helps. "?????" <nobody@home > wrote in message news:4270ccaa$0$291$cc9e4d1f@news-text.dial.pipex.com... > Can someone tell me what this bcd is like for a relative beginner (OWD > certified)? I've goggled it but haven't come up with much that helps. > The longest 'description' I found was in Russian <g> > > thanks > > Neil > > >

29 Apr 2005 07:27:08

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Re: Mares Syncro 840?

Tony Howard wrote: > Mares fitted one of the best inflators on this model, both comfortable to > use and reliable, but with age even this can become tired and could need a > service. > > If all is well then its probably worth between £100 to £150 S/H as they were > about £275 new price. > > Hope that helps. > Thanks a lot Tony. You're answer has helped out a lot. regards Neil

29 Apr 2005 11:06:40

FISHinthecity

Re: Mares Syncro 840?

"?????" <nobody@home > wrote in message news:4270ccaa$0$291$cc9e4d1f@news-text.dial.pipex.com... > Can someone tell me what this bcd is like for a relative beginner (OWD > certified)? Brilliant BC - mine finally gave up the ghost after about 8 years of use :-( The only thing to sat is that this model hasn't been 'New' for many years now, so a second hand one needs to be checked out as previous post. If it is in good nick then it would make a great 1st BC. Regards Kevin