I just started diving a wing a few months ago, a Dive Rite Travel EXP with 25lbs of lift. I got it mainly because it packed flatter in my suitcase and weighed less then the jacket. I used it with a commercial diving harness rather then a back plate to further reduce the weight in my suitcase. In the water I did not see much difference in performance between the wing and the jacket other then the wing is more streamlined. The commercial diving harness also helped to greatly reduce drag as the tank is positioned less then a 1/2 inch away from your back and rests between your shoulder blades so no STA is needed.