Ioncloud9
Contributor
I just finished my open water certification and am now considering what BC type to get. I did my certification dives in jacket style BCs with integrated weights. One was a Scubapro and the other was an Oceanic. They were pretty generic and typical and have so far worn that style during my discovery dive, pool, and open water dives. I've gotten some recommendations on a BP/W and am seriously considering this. I've also looked into back inflate or hybrid BCs by the major brands.
I know some of the basics like the back inflate and BP/W style naturally keep you horizontal when underwater, as opposed to the jacket which seems to be designed more to keep you afloat at the surface. But what are the other major differences and how is it different when wearing one through all the stages of diving?
I know some of the basics like the back inflate and BP/W style naturally keep you horizontal when underwater, as opposed to the jacket which seems to be designed more to keep you afloat at the surface. But what are the other major differences and how is it different when wearing one through all the stages of diving?