Need help choosing BCD

[dabeastx]

I'm looking into buying my first BCD, but i can't choose which one i want... out of these, which would be the best choice?

 

[DIVERHERB]

I am partial to the DiveRite b/c though you did not mention it. I have used mine for about 6 years now and have no complaints or problems to date. It can be configured to just about any type of diving I chose to do.

 

[Amphibious]

not a big fan of the zeagle gear. very expensive, and to "busy". lots of d-rings and dodads hanging off everywhere.

I like Seaquest in a traditional jacket style. Diverite makes a great softplate style harness. I use a DeepSeaSupply backplate and wing,and love it.

 

[fcallagy]

buddy commando pretty much bullet proof if old fashioned

 

[Scuba.com]

And now for another opinion. I don't find my Ranger to be too busy at all. I find it to be well constructed, VERY comfortable and convenient to use. I use it here in S. California regularly, and in my old stomps of Florida Keys and the Caribbean when I go back to visit friends.

I've had it for some years now and have never had even the slightest problem with it.

But, that's not saying it is the correct bcd for you. Where do you plan to do most of your diving? How often do you think you may be able to dive? I know you are new, but what type of diving interests you? Those are all questions to think about before diving in on your purchase. You may find that those are not the pieces for you. There is nothing worse than buying expensive toys twice.