I am looking for my first BP/W too. Any suggestions for complete/simple/cheap systems from European suppliers? Tecline was suggested to me but their set includes 2*weight pockets, 2* trim pockets and a strap pocket rising their price to 480 euros or so. I don't think I need any of these so I am looking for something simpler and cheaper.
I'd go for aluminum plate (due to traveling) and 17kg/37lbs wing. Is 17kg too much? I usually dive with 5mm wet suit, 15lt steel tank and 5-6 kg on my weight belt or occasionally with 3/5mm wet suit, 11.1lt aluminum and 5-8kg on weight belt. I was told that 15kg of lift would be marginally ok for 15lt steel tanks - 17 kg of lift would be better. Any thoughts?
Thanks