BCD

Thing to look for when buying a BCD

There are many models for both men and women to suit different preferences (eg front versus rear inflation), different needs (eg technical versus sport divers) and different budgets. 
 The main features to look for in a BCD are: Safety, comfort, and durability .

Back buoyancy has become the most significant trend in BC design of the past decade. Even jacket-style BC designs have continued to move more of their buoyancy to the rear. It's hard to deny the advantages. The advantages of Back Buoyancy are:

• Tends to place you in the optimum underwater swimming position--horizontal with head slightly higher than feet;

• Floats you higher out of the water when swimming in the best surface position--on your back with your feet lower than your shoulders;

• Produces little or no squeeze when fully inflated, while also accommodating a greater range of size variation for a correct fit;

• Clears the chest area, giving better gear accessibility, a better look for photos, less congestion and more freedom of movement;

• Provides more comfort for many divers.