I always considered the Hogarthian system's foundation to be backplate/wings/long hose; but then I read statement onebrightgator dug up from Bill Main of Hogarthian's "only guidelines being take only what you need, and if you need it, bring two."
Is it possible to have a minimalist approach with a jacket BC? I always thought it was not, and that a jacket would create more problems than it solved, but this very open guideline has made me pause.
PS - Congratualtions on the new forum. I also hope that us DIR divers can contribute civily over here. I do believe Hog. is a better, safer system, yet still allows the freedom for new divers to decide if they like the rig and make an informed decision as to which philosophy to follow.
Is it possible to have a minimalist approach with a jacket BC? I always thought it was not, and that a jacket would create more problems than it solved, but this very open guideline has made me pause.
PS - Congratualtions on the new forum. I also hope that us DIR divers can contribute civily over here. I do believe Hog. is a better, safer system, yet still allows the freedom for new divers to decide if they like the rig and make an informed decision as to which philosophy to follow.