Why You Should Try a Backplate Scuba Setup
If you've been looking at a backplate scuba setup, you might be wondering why anyone would ditch a padded, pocket-filled jacket BCD for a piece of flat metal and some nylon webbing. It looks a bit minimalist—maybe even a little intimidating if you're used to the "couch-like" comfort of a traditional recreational BCD. But there's a reason you see more and more divers making the switch, and it isn't just because they want to look like they're about to explore a cave system in Mexico. ...