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Trying to make a quick decision.... have an option to buy either one at a great price. What would you choose? And Why?
BCA Vest or Peips Jetforce 10L?
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BCA. Proven technology. I believe they are more committed to the sled industry, support-wise, (yeah I know, owned by K2), then Pieps. I realize, money also has something to do with it. And I own ABS. You know what they say about opinions, everyone has .... one, and they all stink...
My main concern with the Peips is the battery. What if it were to malfunction on the mountain when you most needed it?
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Thanks for the feedback!
In their defense, I know that the battery does system checks while the system is turned on, I'm just not completely comfortable with relying on a battery when my life is on the line.
My personal opinion (and I own) BCA vest. Friend has the jet force and I noticed some times the light blinking red because he hasn't charged it lately. He will pop it off and it seems to work but I would rather have mechanical rather then electrical. My vest can be a little warm in the spring but its worth it in protection. My .02
I think a battery is just like an air tank you need to check it every time before you go out riding. It you think in todays world how many batteries we depend and they do not fail very often.
I go on long riding trips with he motor home and I like the option of being able to charge the battery back at camp if I needed it. With air tanks I have no way to recharge it on the road.
I go on long riding trips with he motor home and I like the option of being able to charge the battery back at camp if I needed it. With air tanks I have no way to recharge it on the road.
Use the extra money you save on a traditional airbag vs a jet force and buy a scuba tank with adapter. Problem solved.
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I own a BCA vest. Val rides with a float 18. We carry a scuba tank with us in the truck(good for 4-5 fills)
I work with lithium batteries in racing. The discharge rate combined with the performance degradation in cold temps is cause for concern.
My .02
I work with lithium batteries in racing. The discharge rate combined with the performance degradation in cold temps is cause for concern.
My .02
You can use a simple pump like for a paintball canister: http://www.cabelas.com/product/BENJ...gclid=CIelgfWBnM8CFQOraQodA_MKXg&gclsrc=aw.ds
I think BCA has something like this with their brand on it, but I can't find it on the website.
Anyone know of any changes to the BCA vest for 16/17? I thought I saw a new buckle at the bottom of the main zipper, but maybe someone just had that sewn on? How about larger pockets?
I own this....
Taousa 70018 Airgun PCP Pump High Pressure Hand Pump Diving Cylinder Pump, Up to 4500 psi https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01173BARU/ref=cm_sw_r_taa_w6Doyb3K7PS0C
It is a 3 stage compressor. Up stroke, pulls air into stage 1 and compresses stage 2 into the stage 3 cylinder. Down stroke compresses stages 1 and 3. Stage 3 is about 3/16" dia. Higher pressure = more effort. 360 quick strokes, about 20 min, to fill the BCA bottle. Good upper body workout.
Comes with enough parts to rebuild twice. Feet fold up. Hose is as long as the pump is tall. Comes with everthing needed to fill a bca bottle. BCA endorses this type of bottle filling operation.
This pump lives in my trailer.....
if you are local to me and would like to give it a test run, you are more than welcome to...
Taousa 70018 Airgun PCP Pump High Pressure Hand Pump Diving Cylinder Pump, Up to 4500 psi https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01173BARU/ref=cm_sw_r_taa_w6Doyb3K7PS0C
It is a 3 stage compressor. Up stroke, pulls air into stage 1 and compresses stage 2 into the stage 3 cylinder. Down stroke compresses stages 1 and 3. Stage 3 is about 3/16" dia. Higher pressure = more effort. 360 quick strokes, about 20 min, to fill the BCA bottle. Good upper body workout.
Comes with enough parts to rebuild twice. Feet fold up. Hose is as long as the pump is tall. Comes with everthing needed to fill a bca bottle. BCA endorses this type of bottle filling operation.
This pump lives in my trailer.....
if you are local to me and would like to give it a test run, you are more than welcome to...
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Recently purchased BCA vest/airbag and am very pleased with fit, quality and most importantly every time I've called BCA I've gotten a live person eager to help.
Recently purchased BCA vest/airbag and am very pleased with fit, quality and most importantly every time I've called BCA I've gotten a live person eager to help.
Or carry an extra canister….
With new sale price they are pretty close to other packs
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