what kind of bc etc do most of you guys prefer for spearing? any different than what you would use for other things
ie spearing with a wing vs jacket etc?
ie spearing with a wing vs jacket etc?
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I agree with wright - if it works for you- go for it; but with respect to minimalism, I really think back inflate or BP/W is the best way to go. My brother wears a jacket, and he does ok, but if / when you have a fish stringer (especially with fish on it), reel, speargun, SMB, light, and hoses hanging off of you, who really wants to be even more constricted by a jacket inflate.
In addition to that, a jacket BC could offer a higher risk of being punctured. I've never heard of that happening, but with all the spines on fish down there (such as triggerfish which have an extremely sharp and solid spine) I could definitely see it happening.
Never seen triggerfish to have sharp spines? Many BP/W are more susceptible to puncture due to a less rugged cover.
Most people I know use a typical BC for spearfishing, I use both types of BC's. I don't think spearfishing makes a big difference about the type of BC.