Scubapro X-Tech Pure

Scubapro is expanding there line of gear here in the states for 2011. They are introducing several new products some of which I will put up later. Pictured above is the The Scubapro X-Tech Pure Tek System. This is one of three configurations it will be offered in, the other two being a larger wing and a harness system similar to those offered on the Dive Rite Transpac. This BC has been sold oversees for some time now and was going to make its way over here at some point but the timing is  interesting. Scubapro has just in the last year allowed Halcyon Manufacturing to sell several of there Regulators under the Halcyon name. The MK17 G250 being one set (more on this in a later post). Soon after this "partnership" Scubapro brings over a product that competes directly with Halcyon's core. In no way am I saying its a bad thing its business and Scubapro would have been stupid not to get into the BP/W market. Way to go Scubapro, I think it will be exciting to see what a little more competition will do to the BP/W market. (bring prices down :) maybe )
I have not had the opportunity to play with one yet but have talked with several people that have and they all seemed to be impressed, its a simple streamlined system Scubapro didn't try to recreate the wheel and in this case I believe that was the right way to go, do not try fixing what isn't broken right. I was also told that if you wanted to use the new cinch system from Halcyon, the holes in the Scubapro back plate line up perfect. It is important for Scubapro that they do, always cover all your bases don't leave something out that a competitor can use to sell against you. In my opinion Scubapro should be able to take over this market no doubt about it. They have a larger dealer network than any other BP/W manufacturer and should be able to more than compete when it comes to price. I just couldn't seeing a company like Halcyon ( by the way I love Halcyon, I can go on and on about all the things they have done right but I will save it for now) competing with such a large company. By the end of this summer we will all see just how Scubapro does with its new line, I'm sure by that time their BP/W systems will be a common site at some of out favorite holes.

If you have used one please let us know what you think by commenting below,Thanks.