New to SCUBA need equipment advice

[kelp princess]

Originally Posted by Atlantis Fire

The backplate and wing is so much better I cannot imagine going back to the jacket-style. Everything you do it easier and more comfortable, aside from the tendency to tip forward on the surface.

Those are my thoughts anyway.

AF - whatever feels most comfortable to you is what will allow you to feel at ease and enjoy the experience more and be ready to handle new skills and new variables.

the point of equipment is to get what works for YOU - for it to be personalized to what you want.

keep your backplate and stick with what you like - the store manager's opinion is not what counts.

have fun and dive safe!



kp

[Atlantis Fire]

Sorry for the jab at split fins by the way. I know some people are very attached to their splits. I was raised by engineers. It's in my nature to criticize technology.