Buoyancy compensator?
What is a good BCD to buy? I want something with integrated weights, comfortable, and not bulky at all. Also I would like it to not be too expensive.
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Your criteria is contradictory. You pay more for what you're looking for. Take a long hard look at what sort of diving you want to pursue. If you intend on moving into technical for instance or if you are going to be the vaction warrior. If you're going tech, no doubt about it, you'll be heading for an OMS or Dive Rite rig. It's going to get pricey, with back plates, bands, pockets, integrated lead stowage and different cells. But, you'll have a BC that you can reconfigure for anything and it will be back inflation.Vacation warrior? Spend what you budget allows. The cheaper ones will be the jacket style, and more expensive the back inflation and integrated lead.Stick to a basic travel BC, they are becomming more prevalent nowadays. I'm not going to rate one BC over another as they all have strengths and weakness' and are made for different diving.
Is anyone familiar with Speedo XD Skin?
Your BCD should be chosen based on the type of diving you plan on doing . All bcd are life support . They will generally be of good quality . Try renting one before you buy . you can keep cost down by keeping the extras to a mininum.More Questions & Answers...