I do like the simple is good philosophy, KISS has been a mantra of mine for years.

Plus getting weight off a belt and getting nicely trimmed out would be major bonuses!

Everything I have read says that if you dive one you won't go back, so if I can get a good one for less than a "normal" BCD, then I never have to worry about upgrades.

Thanks for the offer of trying one out, I may take you up on that. Main problem is that I will likely be working nights for a while but I don't know what my hours will be.

Cheers,
Bob