Question From jacket to BP and Wing

[Flgrizzy]

Hi all.
I read through various areas of the site and I THINK I made a good decision ?
I've been looking at gear options (been away from it for over 20yrs). Most of my diving will be in the Florida springs (just more of a convenience to get in the water) and the occasional trips to the coast / ocean. Even rarer will be vacations where I'll more than likely rent most of the gear. I just bought a very lightly used BP/wing set up (Steel BP). Going from a jacket style way back when.... seems to be the way to go. Thoughts ??

 

[FF / EMT]

Post some pictures of it, BP/ wing is certinly an improvement, and itll
Change your position in the water, make sure it’s a tight fit, you want you and the kit to be one, it shouldn’t be loose.

 

[Flgrizzy]

 

[GDHLEWIS]

I did the same 5 months ago, it took me a good 3-4 dives to get the set up dialed in fully. But it is so much better compared to a jacket type BCD. Good luck and safe bubbles

 

[Flgrizzy]

I did the same 5 months ago, it took me a good 3-4 dives to get the set up dialed in fully. But it is so much better compared to a jacket type BCD. Good luck and safe bubbles

Thanks ... I'm looking forward to the new experience ! You stay safe out there too

 

[Flgrizzy]

Post some pictures of it, BP/ wing is certinly an improvement, and itll
Change your position in the water, make sure it’s a tight fit, you want you and the kit to be one, it shouldn’t be loose.

Thank you ... Pics added too.

 

[Robert H. Diver]

BPW is way better than a jacket bcd. Good choice.

 

[mcohen1021]

Hi all.
I read through various areas of the site and I THINK I made a good decision ?
I've been looking at gear options (been away from it for over 20yrs). Most of my diving will be in the Florida springs (just more of a convenience to get in the water) and the occasional trips to the coast / ocean. Even rarer will be vacations where I'll more than likely rent most of the gear. I just bought a very lightly used BP/wing set up (Steel BP). Going from a jacket style way back when.... seems to be the way to go. Thoughts ??

Why do you think this is an improvement?
"Because everyone is doing it?"

 

[Thunder Struck]

Why do you think this is an improvement?
"Because everyone is doing it?"

Durable, comfortable, simple, and streamlined design.

 

[mcohen1021]

Durable, comfortable, simple, and streamlined design.

My 1st BC I ever owned 1990 is still usable.

(I only changed to have integrated weights)