I'm a new diver, with about 10 dives, and am a bit confused about the differences between all the BCDs there are. I've only ever used the jacket/vest type, and they have never really fit all that well. I've been reading quite a bit, but don't get some of the pros and cons of each of the different types.
I've used the jacket/vest for all my dives so I get that type. When they do fit it seems ok to dive in, but I'm still not sure how much I like them.
Back inflate, never tried one, but it at least seems a bit better then the full vest.
Wing, are these much different from a back inflate? I know they look a bit different, but they almost seem very similar to me.
Back plate wing, these are usually build it yourself correct?
Are there any other types of BCDs? My local shop only rents the vest type and I'd like to try out a couple of others. I believe when I go this weekend I'll be able to rent a wing.
I know this is subjective, but why are the prices between different types so, strange. My shop sells Aqualung, the Outlaw is just over $400, the Rogue is $600, they don't seem to be hugely different, a few extra parts, but not an almost $200 price difference.
I've used the jacket/vest for all my dives so I get that type. When they do fit it seems ok to dive in, but I'm still not sure how much I like them.
Back inflate, never tried one, but it at least seems a bit better then the full vest.
Wing, are these much different from a back inflate? I know they look a bit different, but they almost seem very similar to me.
Back plate wing, these are usually build it yourself correct?
Are there any other types of BCDs? My local shop only rents the vest type and I'd like to try out a couple of others. I believe when I go this weekend I'll be able to rent a wing.
I know this is subjective, but why are the prices between different types so, strange. My shop sells Aqualung, the Outlaw is just over $400, the Rogue is $600, they don't seem to be hugely different, a few extra parts, but not an almost $200 price difference.