elora_c
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I'm planning my first purchase of a BC (and regulator). I've only been certified for 2 years (OW and AOW) and only dive once or twice a year, so this isn't an economic choice but is safety/comfort oriented. I've only ever dived with a jacket, and I like the enclosed feeling, so I'm not ready to switch to a back inflate. I've been to two dive shops and did get some good advice. But what I also learned is that although they carry many different brands, they both had their one favorite and just pushed that one line. I need to comparison shop and have choices. That helps me understand the disadvantages and advantages of each. So, I'm looking for a jacket (or hybrid) for warm water. Plenty of metal D-rings (is there an advantage of stainless vs aluminum?). weight (slide & lock variety) integrated pockets. Lower release valve. Female cut would be nice, but not required; it just needs to fit a small body: 5'4, 110lbs. I always wear a 3.5mm full wetsuit. Under $500 would be preferable, but I can stretch to $600.
One store recommended the Sherwood Luna. The other recommended the Mares Hybrid She Dives. Others I'm looking at are the Aqua Lung Pro HD, Oceanic Hera, and Cressi Aquaride Pro.
If anyone has any suggestions for choosing between these (or wants to add something to the list that fits), I'd appreciate it.
Thanks!
One store recommended the Sherwood Luna. The other recommended the Mares Hybrid She Dives. Others I'm looking at are the Aqua Lung Pro HD, Oceanic Hera, and Cressi Aquaride Pro.
If anyone has any suggestions for choosing between these (or wants to add something to the list that fits), I'd appreciate it.
Thanks!