fish_bowl
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I'm trying to determine what kind of BCD I want to buy. I am thinking of a back inflate but I have never tried them in the water yet.
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The back inflate was developed for divers who spend a lot of time on their fronts or in tight spots. The jacket is preferred for general sport diving.
Just be sure you get some good advice and also a chance to try the BC before you commit to an open water dive. Particularly back inflates need a bit of time to get used to.
You do have to keep the back inflate BC and weight system in proper position or it will tip you forward. If the weights are to the front of your body and the air cells to the back, it will obviosuly float you face down. Not a problem - it just has to be understood and avoided - like empty tanks!