Comments about Zeagle Stiletto BCD with the Ripcord Weight System, Black:

First use on a recent trip to Roatan - was simple to set up and worked great. Did a deep dive and appreciated the design of the BCD. Incidently, the person who became my dive buddy for the week, a more experienced diver than me, was using the same Stiletto BCD and also spoke highly of it.

Comments about Zeagle Stiletto BCD with the Ripcord Weight System, Black:

I wanted to write a review to help other tall/thin divers out. I'm 6'4, 210 lbs, kinda athletic build with 44" chest, 36" waist. I bought a size large, and it fits great. It's mostly adjusted down in the waist, so there will be plenty of room for a thick wetsuit or drysuit. Also, I have a long-ish torso and the weight pocket and cumberbund fit where it was supposed to. Watch the fitting video on the product page on Zeagle's website to see how to measure torso length.

I bought this BC after getting a size XL vest style BC of another brand. It was too big around and too short. After some guidance from a guy on Leisurepro's customer line, I bought this one. I'm happy with it.

Pros: Fits well, excellent light travel BC, high quality product.

Cons: Pockets are convenient but not very big. Also, the grab handle is a padded loop of nylon strap and if you use it as a tank height reference strap, you no longer have a handle on the BC. I like the backplate handle design on the Scubapro Nighthawk better. (Actually, the Stiletto doesn't have a backplate at all.)

Notes
* The mesh weight pockets do NOT come with it. It works without them, and the weights will not fall through, but they would be handy if you need a couple of small weights. I just had single 5 lbs weights in each hip pocket, additional weight in the trim pockets. Out of convenience, I ended up leaving the weights in all the time during my trip, which makes the vest heavier to lug around and hang up.

* Also note that other brands of alternate air 2nd stage/power inflator fit this BC inflator hose. Ask a Leisurepro rep for assistance on compatibility.

Comments about Zeagle Stiletto BCD with the Ripcord Weight System, Black:

Compact design (especially with alt. air source) makes for a great travel bc and significantly reduces water resistance when swimming fast or going against current. This is a very well made product using very durable materials. Have been diving for 30+ years and will definately buy Zeagle again.

Comments about Zeagle Stiletto BCD with the Ripcord Weight System, Black:

A great BCD for someone moving to back inflation

Comments about Zeagle Stiletto BCD with the Ripcord Weight System, Black:

Bought this BC on sale, and I got the wrong size.. I'm 6'7, 180 lbs. the only one they had that fit length wise and didnt look like a bra on me was an XL, but the only one that fit my waist was a Medium. I got the one that fit length wise and decided i would just alter the straps and cummerbund to my personal size. now that its all adjusted, the shoulder straps are permanently fit for my personal use and the waist straps are all personalized as well. I get the tightness around my waist that i need with the cummerbund and all works well. My only complaint and the only reason I gave this BC 4 flags was due to the notoriously faulty inflators that come on Zeagle BC's. I strongly recommend getting the Air2 to supplement this awesome piece of equipment.