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If you can, you would probably find it valuable to at least try the 3 main styles of BC before you decide which one to buy.
Jacket BC's are the most common, with an air cell that wraps around the diver. Back-inflate BC's look sort of like Jacket BC's but with an air cell that is only behind the diver. A Backplate and Wing also keeps the air cell behind the diver and puts more of the weight on your back instead of around your waist.
Once you decide which style you prefer, you can look at brands. Pay attention to how each style feels both on the surface and underwater.
Rich
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