*Zen Steel Set* - bit.ly/3xb4Ui8 The *XDEEP* Zen Steel Standard BCD is a modern, tough backplate and wing setup for the modern diver. The steel backplate adds some trim weight and the standard harness lets you create a custom harness that can be adjusted to your shape, size and requirements.
@nyax1293 жыл бұрын
Got one because of your old review. Love this thing. I call it my F-35
@donr34073 жыл бұрын
I watched your vid this morning and I purchased the Zen steel set by XDEEP this afternoon. Thank you for this tip, you're the man.
@simplyscuba3 жыл бұрын
Sweet! Glad we could help you out don!
@RealJonnyDiver3 жыл бұрын
I'm a very happy owner of an Aluminium Zen. The only *slight* problem is that the central location of the inflator causes the corrugated hose to rub against your neck if you're only wearing a rash vest. Otherwise it's a fantastic piece of kit. BTW my Alu Zen didn't come with a scooter D-ring fitted on the tri-glider at the front of the crotch strap.
@nsnfrantico3 жыл бұрын
i have the ALU version of this, and its pretty damn amazing, Few issues but none of them are dealbreakers. Took it out under a snowstorm in februari in sweden. and it held up amazing even had to knock of some icebuildup on the backplate at the surface.
@arjen19963 жыл бұрын
Great video and some nice ideas of xdeep putting the weight belt over the shoulder straps and the double crotch straps. You should've put it on and showed how it fits and works.
@samuelsmith87422 жыл бұрын
So I'm deciding between these and OMS dive. I know close to nothing about the plate systems but they were recommended to me. Is it worth it to wait and order a Xdeep zen?
@kurttidd8922 Жыл бұрын
Got it almost a month ago; have about 35 dives, and am REALLY happy with it. Went from a hybrid back wing to this my first BP&W. Love the unique shoulder strap routing into the belt; love the “Y” crotch strop. VERY easy to establish neutral horizontal trim while diving, yet still very comfortable on the surface floating upright. I have the AL backplate, so an ideal travel BCD. Suggestion: for the price, K-style inflator should have more rugged metal construction. Dove in tropics wearing only a rashguard and the backplate was completely comfortable against my back. The provided tank cam bands are fine (plastic buckles) but I prefer the more straightforward metal cam bands. All in all, am VERY happy with this purchase, and would consider buying a steel plate XDeep Project when I move into a twin tank tech configuration.
@corradocatalano88502 жыл бұрын
Do you know if I can carry with me bailouts using xdeep zen or it can't lift such weight?
@Phoxinsocks3 жыл бұрын
Had a custom one in my basket for a couple weeks now. Maybe this unboxing is the sign I need to just pull the trigger and get it.
@simplyscuba3 жыл бұрын
Treat yourself. You can't find much better than a Zen BCD right now
@Phoxinsocks3 жыл бұрын
@@simplyscuba Just need to lock down a new primary regulator now. Torn between a couple because I'm more indecisive about that than when my partner asks where we should eat tonight. ;)
@erikhoffmann12523 жыл бұрын
I got this one for travel with an alu backplate. The inferior stability was not worth the 1,5 kilos weight saved. Will be getting the steel plate separately if I ever get to travel again. Otherwise fantastic product.
@DavidRibasDaCunha3 жыл бұрын
what do you mean by 'inferior stability' ? I'm asking as I've just purchased a zen with an ali backplate, but was even considering the ultralight nx backplate.
@erikhoffmann12523 жыл бұрын
@@DavidRibasDaCunha I bought my zen for tropical diving to save weight in the luggage. With a steel plate you don’t need additional weight plus having that weight spread over your back makes for effortless trim. The alu backplate wasn’t very comfortable, definitely not as good trim and stability as my old steel plate, even when using trim pockets.
@e.d.48242 жыл бұрын
@@erikhoffmann1252 Thanks for your inputs, valuable as I'm thinking about buying an XDeep kit (vs a Scubapro SeaHawk otherwise). When you say the alu backplate is not very comfortable, do you mean vs another shape of backplate within XDeep's range, or vs steel, or vs padded? Any other issues or glitches with those kits? Thanks in advance
@erikhoffmann12522 жыл бұрын
@@e.d.4824 hey, I love xdeep stuff! I have 2 of their bcds and their regs. Highly recommend the zen kit, with a steel plate. I think it’s more a general thing, a steel plate is just way better in the water. The 1 - 2 kg weight saved with an alu or composite plate are not worth it imo.
@dh56453 жыл бұрын
If cost wasn’t a consideration, would you go with: XDEEP, or Hollis, or dive right, or…?
@simplyscuba3 жыл бұрын
XDEEP. They're on top of their game right now. The other brands are perfectly fine, but they're still quite traditional, whereas XDEEP are improving things and coming up with new concepts that work to make diving more comfortable and practical
@AK-et8xq2 жыл бұрын
Anyone with experience on putting a Xdeep Project Wing on this backplate of a Zen? I want to switch over to dubble 12's and I was wondering if it is possible
@c34webb Жыл бұрын
How would you rate this system vs the mares XR Silver?
@OnepieceDivers2 жыл бұрын
hi. im 165cm tall and weight 85kg what size of backplate do you recommend i should go for L or S?
@archivepenta2 жыл бұрын
If I remember correct, the S size is meant for people up to 175cm tall.
@gamernick15332 жыл бұрын
Badly wanting one... waiting for discount season to come around again. I think I missed the Black Friday sales!
@999racing3 жыл бұрын
I got the alu version and it's amazing. With that i need no weight already, so the stainless steel version would make me overweight... although I dont really know how to use the quickdump valve and I'm not sure if I should use it with a twinset
@davidbonnichsen29012 жыл бұрын
Xdeep or halycon?
@elchibrolito42172 жыл бұрын
try it on for god sake.
@wilk00023 жыл бұрын
I'm using Xdeep Zen for few years, great wing, made in Poland. :)