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I started diving before a BCD was a "must" . We did have snorkeling vests with CO2 bottles. They were more for surface flotation and had no pressure release valve. Later I had horsecollars and then the Scubapro stab jacket. Later I had various poodle jackets. I tended to dive more back inflates and liked the Zeagles. I had Tech harnes on a Ranger, Ranger LTD, a 911. They all have pros and cons to them. I started diving BP/W with a one piece webbing harness with various configurations of wings and backplates I have a 94 pound wing down to a 24 pound wing. With a STA and without. Aluminum and SS BP.
Seems to me the most versatile is the BP/W as it is modular and you can change up as your needs change. It is a comfortable rig and once you get used to it I suspect you will stick with it.
I still dive horsecollar in some situations but if I needed to pick one design it would be BP/W. As far as manufacturer it is pretty much a personal preference.
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