Jacket BCD vs. Backplate/Wing

[jasonb751]

What BP/W did you go with?
Highflier

I went with the Dive Right in Scuba complete kit. I got it on the black Friday deal for 279. The price now for it is 359. It includes Hog SS backplate, Hog STA, Light Monkey Dir harness, Trident SS tank straps, and a house brand 28lb wing.

It was a great price and good quality items. The only thing I don't love is the Hog backplate has a bit too much of a bend on it. Easily remedied though.

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[scubadada]

Yes. Jesus lead me to write that!

By the way, I'll be diving Grand Cayman next week!

Hey BDSC,

Have a great trip to Grand Cayman. My Sept and Nov trips to the East End really reinvigorated my interest in the island. Of course, the North walls are still incredible.

Good diving, Craig

 

[scubadada]

Craig... do you need the pros and cons of jacket BCDs explained to you?

Hi DevonDiver,

No thanks, but I appreciate the offer. The topic has been exhaustively covered on SB.

Good diving, Craig

 

[Griffo]

So where does all the stuff you hung off your jacket BC now hang on your BP/W?

I've setup everything pretty much like this ->
Equipment Configuration | Global Underwater Explorers

Lost the retractors, lost the pockets, lost the bulky console, lost the hanging torches, reels etc. All now nicely stowed in appropriate places.

 

[60plus]

Is a Scubapro Litehawk a jacket or a wing? Looks like a wing, does it tend to tip you face down on the surface?

 

[Jim Lapenta]

Is a Scubapro Litehawk a jacket or a wing? Looks like a wing, does it tend to tip you face down on the surface?

It's a back inflate. They don't tip you face down. Nor do backplate and wing set ups. Overweighting, poor weight distribution, and poor technique do that.

 

[Eric Sedletzky]

Are you guys aware that this thread is 7 years old?

Funny part is, absolutely nothing has changed.

 

[Centrals]

Are you guys aware that this thread is 7 years old?

Funny part is, absolutely nothing has changed.

Indeed nothing has changed and jacket is still dominating the market at least in our part of the world.

 

[Eric Sedletzky]

Indeed nothing has changed and jacket is still dominating the market at least in our part of the world.

Jackets have been around now for almost 45 years and still hold 99% of the market. They’re not going anywhere anytime soon.

 

[BoltSnap]

Jackets have been around now for almost 45 years and still hold 99% of the market. They’re not going anywhere anytime soon.

But it is fun to watch the never ending "debate"