Well, I am not sure about it being my "specialty" but those that know me, know I prefer the BP/W. I was a newbie diver when I tried my first loaner homemade plate and Oxycheq 18lb wing, so it is not actually a "technical" divers preference
I learned in a jacket style and rented several before I purchased my "luna" which at the time was the best fitting of all the jackets I tried. The first time I dived a BP/W I was converted and never went back and now consider it a lesson learned that I share with my students. Our confined training is still done in the jacket style BC's for 2 reasons - first, worldwide, jackets are the main BC available for rental and second, we want them to feel the difference between the 2
For Open Water we put them in BP/W's. As for the vets, I do hope to build a community of local divers who come out regularly to Dutch. I know that's how I developed my skills and met awesome buddies, which resulted in enjoying my dive vacations more.
Speaking of which, I hope your having an awesome time in Bonaire!
