Rear inflate BC

[PiranhaChris]

I went from Jacket to Back because I found I had more mobility in the Back then in the Jack. Idk if that counts as "too busy", but that's what I found. Even properly weighted and what not I found a huge difference. And the only adjustment I had to make was at the surface and how to work with the Back set up.

And my Vote goes to the Aqualung / Seaquest Balance

 

[rcohn]

However even with a standard jacket style BC there is no guarantee that a unconscious diver will be face up on the surface. That is why no BC is rated as a life saving device.

The Scuba Pro Classic was rated as a life jacket by the US Navy. see: http://www.supsalv.org/pdf/ANUView.pdf This may only apply when a steel tank was used as counterweight, not sure.

Ralph

 

[RAWalker]

The Scuba Pro Classic was rated as a life jacket by the US Navy. see: http://www.supsalv.org/pdf/ANUView.pdf This may only apply when a steel tank was used as counterweight, not sure.

Ralph

Ralph read general note 1 of that PDF.

 

[deepseafalcon]

Ralph read general note 1 of that PDF.

it says "(1): ALL BUOYANCY COMPENSATORS IN SECTION 1.0.x ARE NOT APPROVED FOR USE AS A LIFE
PRESERVER REGARDLESS OF WHETHER COUNTER BALANCE WEIGHTS ARE UTILIZED OR NOT."

However, the BCD he referred to is listed under under 1.1.x "Life Preservers".
This was interesting news info for me, i.e., that there are actual BCDs considered as such.

 

[Lone Frogman]

I am in the market for a new BC and like the rear inflation models because they are less "busy" in the front. Is their any drawbacks to the rear inflation? If you became unconscious on the surface would this type BC keep your face out of the water? Thanks to all.

GDK

No, but this one will. Diving and Snorkeling - BCDs - Horse Collar