back inflate-jacket

[Randy-S]

I am a newbee diver shopping for my first bc. i trained with a jacket bc but have been reading alot about the back inflats.
Could you guys help me buy explaning some of the differences you see between these two bc's.
http://www.triple-l.biz/orion.html
and this jacket
http://www.triple-l.biz/stratos.html
If you could help with the in water differences between the two I would be very gratefull.
ask any questions of me you need to help with my decision making.
Thanks Randy

 

[Scot M]

I have an Orion that I'm generally very happy with, but I have no experience with the Stratos. Here are reviews of both that might help:

Orion - http://www.diveoz.com.au/gear_reviews/display_review.asp?rid=14

Stratos - http://www.diveoz.com.au/gear_reviews/display_review.asp?rid=9