Joshua Diemer
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So I’m looking for a new BCD and am thinking about Transitioning from a jacket to a bp&w can anyone give me any advice and or tips?
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DGX Custom - DGX Singles Harness / Backplate / Wing Package
DGX Custom - DGX Singles Harness / Backplate / Wing Package
I just went through the same thing a couple of months ago. I was running myself crazy with all the choices. A lot of folks gave me good advice here Choices, Choices, Choices.
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all of our students learn in a bare backplate and one-piece harness. It's not uncomfortable for normal diving use. If you're hiking any distance you may want a harness that is a bit more comfortable, but you're usually only carrying it 100yds max and it's fine for that because it disappears in the water. The backplates can obviously get hot as well so if you're leaving it out in the sun *which you shouldn't do if you can help it*, cover it with a t-shirt or towel so it doesn't bake. Granted black fabric doesn't really do any better in direct sun in terms of comfort on your back though
@Joshua Diemer I would have thought that the metal backplate would have been uncomfortable as well but it is not in the least.
It's the closest thing to wearing nothing.
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Not underwater it isn't. I would not go hiking in it with a full cylinder on my back, but then again... that would not be comfortable in any BCD.
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