Oh, don't get too caught up in the Backplate/Wing vs. Traditional Jacket or Back Inflate BC debate... There are divers who are fans of BP/W's and there are divers who are fans of traditional BC's. Then, there are divers who dive both.
Remember that 'fan' means 'fanatic'.
Bottom line on that is that you can customize a BP/W to dive in almost any condition. You can also buy a traditional BC that will serve you very well in 99% of the dives you do. Do your homework and get what is right for you...
Remember that 'fan' means 'fanatic'.

Bottom line on that is that you can customize a BP/W to dive in almost any condition. You can also buy a traditional BC that will serve you very well in 99% of the dives you do. Do your homework and get what is right for you...