White Knight
Contributor
I use the Zeagle Ranger LTD. It is a back inflating design and doesn't bunch me up a lot in front where I need to chest load my spear gun, etc. It also allows me to "not" where a weight belt--completely integrated. It also had an integrated Octo/power inflator--for spear fishing, I want the less crap hanging off me as possible. By not needing a weight belt, I can put on a belt that I hang various clips on for hooking up fish stringers, game bags, etc. I have used the Nighthawk too, but it holds the weight too high on me to trim out well, so I needed to also use a weight belt--something I wanted to get away from. For comparison, I am not the chiseled broad shouldered, small waist guy you describe yourself as, but I am 6'1" and 205lbs. Somewhat similar I suppose. Good Luck however you decide to go.