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Frank B. once bubbled...
When wearing the 7mm wetsuit and steel tank I only need about 8 pounds of weight (which if wearing the Steel BP would leave almost no ditchable weight and am not sure how good that would be). My guess is from a weight standpoint I am better with Al. Any problems with corrosion or wear on the aluminum?
Frank B. once bubbled...
Am diving in salt water, Southern California. The steel tank is about -10 (when full) and I weigh about 185-190.
Also, based on what I have read, the brand of backplate, Halcyon, OMS, Fred T's, is not making a big difference in terms of feel or performance (cost maybe).