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I am looking to build my first BP/W. I've pretty much made up my mind to go with a Hollis HTS 2 harness and a 38 lb wing from Hollis as well. This is what my LDS carries and highly recommends. He has let me dive around in the pool with the set up and I do like it over the jacket style I used to get OW certified. My question is whether to go with a SS or AL backplate. I am 6'2" 210 lbs and the thickest wetsuit I'll be using is a 5mm. I hate the feeling of being overweighted and having to constantly add and remove air from my bc. I know a lot of that comes from experience which I don't have much... I'm fairly new as I have 5 logged dives. Most all of my dives will be travel destinations to the Caribbean and fresh water springs in FL. I do not have any plans to get into doubles or any tech diving anytime soon. Also I will not be diving in any water colder than 70 degrees. I'm just trying to keep as much weight as possible off the weight belt or even better none at all.
Thanks.
Thanks.