jon m
Contributor
to the OP-
as a new(er) diver i would suggest trying different rigs (BP/W and BC) before buying.
i had the good fortune of being able to try some "top end" (read VERY expensive) BC's during certification.tons of "doo dads" on them... after much deliberation i ended up buying a BP/w with a stainless steel plate.(Tobin at DSS, he's on these boards) i went BP because i MIGHT want to go tech someday. i have used it in cold and warm waters (45F-88F), open water and caverns (the DM's in the cenotes loved it!) the only adjustment being how much weight i used. you almost forget you are wearing it.it travels well, being pretty flat. and there is almost nothing on it to break. (by the way- it does not require and extra parts to use a single tank).
it is great! let's just say this- there are lots of folks on these boards who have switched from BC to BP. not nearly as many have switched from BP to BC...
as a new(er) diver i would suggest trying different rigs (BP/W and BC) before buying.
i had the good fortune of being able to try some "top end" (read VERY expensive) BC's during certification.tons of "doo dads" on them... after much deliberation i ended up buying a BP/w with a stainless steel plate.(Tobin at DSS, he's on these boards) i went BP because i MIGHT want to go tech someday. i have used it in cold and warm waters (45F-88F), open water and caverns (the DM's in the cenotes loved it!) the only adjustment being how much weight i used. you almost forget you are wearing it.it travels well, being pretty flat. and there is almost nothing on it to break. (by the way- it does not require and extra parts to use a single tank).
it is great! let's just say this- there are lots of folks on these boards who have switched from BC to BP. not nearly as many have switched from BP to BC...