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There is no 'best one' per say. Tell ya what, your in Orlando, come out and dive with the folks in the Florida forum. There seems to always be someone diving somewhere. I will be happy to let you try my rig on, hell, even dive with it if you want. I think there are others who are the same way. Thats the easiest way to learn about the different BC's and comfort.So which ones are the best ones? Well made and will last me awhile?
And what's the big difference between jacket inflated and back inflated? I'm pretty sure I've only used the jacket ones. Is one better than the other?
So please help me. I want to get diving!!
Wow. Thank you everyone for all your input. I have been super busy and unable to respond. This really is overwhelming! But you have given me great advice. I'm currently going to school in Fredericksburg, VA but when I come home to Orlando (in 2 weeks!), I'll shop around for a BCD at different scuba stores.
I didn't know padding just added more buoyancy but it makes sense. I like the idea of back inflating BCs but I've only ever used the jackets. Is it hard to get used to them?
I don't plan on doing technical diving (not even quite sure what that is). I am hoping on getting into underwater photography eventually, once I get more experience. That's about as far as my ambitions go in diving, for now at least.
I guess I'll have to rent, but again I have no one to dive with. (My dive buddy is going to have a baby)