I think you’ll enjoy how much easier it is to get into trim, rather than floating face up under water. I also like the simplicity of the system. I’ve found that on dive boats, where they set it up for you on the tank and tie the tank down until they escort you to the rear of the boat, it’s impossible to get the crotch strap on, so I usually put it on after entering, before descending. If your plate is steel, you’ll need less weight as well.