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Hey, I had the same concerns when I wanted to buy my equipment. I really do not know anything about that BC but just from I started out wanting a jacket style and then realized the benefits of back inflation and backplates. I really wished I started out with the backplate/wing route rather than spending so much to find that out. If you have any questions, I would be happy to talk to you about them.
Spoon
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coqui:
just started diving and was originally planning to get a jacket style bc, upon further research i decided to get a back inflated/backplate style bc. i have only used this system from my very first dive to current.
never been happier. my advice, start right, do your research, get other people's opinions and get the back-inflated type
i guarantee you wont be sorry!Spoon:just started diving and was originally planning to get a jacket style bc, upon further research i decided to get a back inflated/backplate style bc. i have only used this system from my very first dive to current.
never been happier. my advice, start right, do your research, get other people's opinions and get the back-inflated type
You said it much better than I did
Spoon
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diverryan:You said it much better than I did
thank you sir
DiveMaven
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I got a jacket style BC (SeaQuest Diva) when I first started diving and recently replaced it with a back inflate style (Zeagle Zena). I chose not to go the BP/wing set-up since I wasn't comfortable with it, but still wanted the back inflate and minimalist feeling that a BP/wings gives.
I would encourage you to try on as many BCs as you can find (and a BP/wing if you can), and even better would be to try them in the water... rentals in a swimming pool works fine. Don't be in a hurry to buy a BC, you may wind up selling it on e-bay later and getting what you really needed/wanted in the first place.
I would encourage you to try on as many BCs as you can find (and a BP/wing if you can), and even better would be to try them in the water... rentals in a swimming pool works fine. Don't be in a hurry to buy a BC, you may wind up selling it on e-bay later and getting what you really needed/wanted in the first place.
Wijbrandus
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Coqui,
Before you buy, I'd recommend trying to dive on all three styles of BCD. Jacket, back-inflate, and backplate/wing.
Once you've got a familiarity with each style, then you can find the one in the style you like best that has the features you need and want.
In my opinion, buying anything without trying out all the options is a quick way to blow your money on something you'll end up replacing.
And, for what it's worth, I found the bp/w to be the best option for me, but I wouldn't recommend it for absolutely everyone. Just most.
Before you buy, I'd recommend trying to dive on all three styles of BCD. Jacket, back-inflate, and backplate/wing.
Once you've got a familiarity with each style, then you can find the one in the style you like best that has the features you need and want.
In my opinion, buying anything without trying out all the options is a quick way to blow your money on something you'll end up replacing.
And, for what it's worth, I found the bp/w to be the best option for me, but I wouldn't recommend it for absolutely everyone. Just most.
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