Wing type BCD. Overseas most popular.

Greetings,

Remember last time we have talked about Jacket type BCD?

If you forgot it already,please check the fllowing link:

https://blog.mic21.com/blog/show/blog/2928.html

And for the wing (Back Plate) type BCD:

This type of BCD comes from technical diving.

During these few years, wing BCDs have poped up in single-tank diving.

Benefits for wing type BCD are,you can easily swap it from single tank BCD to a technical dive one.

They share the same harness system for each type of diving.

Since Air stays on your back, it’s easier to reach horizontal position underwater. 

There is nothing around your waist apart from the harness, so you feel less encumbered.

Most wing BCD have weight pockets.

These can still be quick-release, and you can always add additional pockets.

For the disadvantage of wing BCD is that it sometimes can be difficult to stay vertical on surface.

Since the air is on your back.

But if you lift your knees up slightly and lifting your head back, this problem will be gone.

PS. I LOVE SCUBAPRO HYDROS BCD.