Review of 10 popular BCD's (Jacket-,Wing- and Hybrid style)
If you are looking to buy a BCD you probably want to find out what the best BCD is. The answer is quite simple; the one that fits your needs the best, is comfortable to wear and fits your budget. Things you should consider when buying a BCD: Lift; this is the amount of weight the BCD can compensate for, a BCD with too little lift can cause extra stress during surface swims or while waiting for a boat at the surface because your face will be very close to the water. Underwater it will also cause issues because you will become less buoyant at depth, this affects especially divers that use a lot of weight. Fit; a BCD that fits well should not rotate or twist around your waist or shoulders when empty. When inflated it should be snug, without squeezing you. A proper fit is very important, make sure there is plenty of room for adjustment on the straps and clips. Style; Most divers choose for the "Jacket" style, "wing" and "Hybrid" style BCD's are popular w