Here I thought this would set off a fury. Similar to the endless pages of "split fin vs. paddle fin" thread.
I dive a Sherwood Tortuga (first BC ever). It's considered a "hybrid"; meaning that after the wings are about 3/4 full, it pushes some air to the side bladder to help you on the surface. I love the thing. It works great, but what do I know? It's the only one I've owned!
I put about 55 dives on this thing and only negative I have is it's sometimes a bit constricting when over 3/4 full. One member in our dive group who has dove many BCs and over 1,000 dives says he's settled on the BP/W.
Bring it on all. Why....why...oh please write me your opinions