Someone posts that they have a back inflate BC, wants to switch to a jacket, and would like to know which jackets are best. The always helpful internet community responds with "don't get a jacket." Perhaps is a permanent case of nitrogen narcosis going around on the net. The way I see it, is if someone has tried back bouyancy and did not like it, they had a reason to not like it, and switching back to a jacket is a valid thing to do. After all, most divers are hapily using their jacket BC's, swimming around safely enjoying the underwater world without a care about what a couple of people on the internet (or Florida cave divers) think.
That said, get a Scubapro jacket because these are the most durable. Just ask anyone who rents the stuff. They have different models at different prices, get what fits your budget and your body. The other alternative is to find something on sale in a LDS that fits well and don't worry too much about what brand it is. It isn't magic. Just something to hold a tank on your back, take a few puffs of air to offset the effect of depth on your wetsuit, and keep your head above water while waiting for the boat.
